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MikeO Member Since: 02 Jan 2018 Location: The Cotswolds Posts: 518 |
I've read a fair bit on here about issues to watch out for on the TDV8 and wanted to check my understanding of the "biggies" to be aware of on a prospective purchase:
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28th Feb 2018 11:25pm |
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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 7938 |
Post 4 on this thread implies the oill drain mod can be identified if you know what to look for |
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28th Feb 2018 11:29pm |
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GraemeS Member Since: 06 Mar 2015 Location: Wagga area Posts: 2487 |
I can see the bottom of mine's turbo and parts of the twin drain when kneeling on the ground in front of the bumper looking up at the left side of the engine.
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1st Mar 2018 2:24am |
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ajac8 Member Since: 04 Oct 2011 Location: Shakespeares County Posts: 1655 |
You wouldn't buy without a test drive so floor the 4.4 above 2500 RPM and look in the rear mirror - you will soon find out if the mod is done.
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1st Mar 2018 5:24pm |
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John w Member Since: 14 Jan 2018 Location: Cranleigh, Surrey Posts: 439 |
My car doesn't have the mod and doesn't smoke either.
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1st Mar 2018 8:26pm |
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counter of beans Member Since: 18 Aug 2017 Location: Hampshire Posts: 182 |
Mine is another (2011 TDV8) that doesn't produce smoke even when revved over 2600 rpm. It hasn't had the drain mod, I'm fairly sure. I seem to recall reading that the following were all likely to keep the turbos in good order:
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1st Mar 2018 9:32pm |
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Giantlandyman Member Since: 25 Nov 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 800 |
That^
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2nd Mar 2018 8:37am |
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rar110 Member Since: 09 Aug 2014 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1119 |
Mike
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2nd Mar 2018 10:23am |
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MikeO Member Since: 02 Jan 2018 Location: The Cotswolds Posts: 518 |
Many thanks for all the replies. I've now got a better idea what to look for. Just have to find the right car (and wait for the weather to improve!) |
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2nd Mar 2018 4:03pm |
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heppsen Member Since: 14 Feb 2012 Location: germany Posts: 170 |
one more unmodified 4.4 TD here - never had a smooke problem.
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2nd Mar 2018 5:18pm |
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16294 |
The 4.4’s don’t all smoke all of the time!
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2nd Mar 2018 6:17pm |
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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 7938 |
Not heard that theory before, but sounds entirely credible |
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2nd Mar 2018 8:05pm |
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TOF Member Since: 13 Mar 2013 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 53 |
If you keep starting and stopping the engine and running it without the second turbo cutting in, oil will build up in the second turbo. When you do eventually put your foot down, you can get a bit of smoke, but it will just clear itself out and all will be normal. I just try and get my foot down at last once every time I take the car out. The way I see it, is at least the second turbo gets well lubricated. |
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2nd Mar 2018 10:35pm |
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counter of beans Member Since: 18 Aug 2017 Location: Hampshire Posts: 182 |
Agreed TOF, they used to call it the "Italian tune up". Trouble is, you floor it and you're soon way over any sensible speed - at least round here on Hampshire's congested roads. But you're right, if all my driving is bimbling around then I'm heading for DPF / EGR / second turbo problems at some point. |
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3rd Mar 2018 9:31am |
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