I'm not sure that having the sensor internal - requiring a 7-hour job to replace - is a step forward, IMHO.

It would seem much more logical to have it externally mounted: drain the oil, remove the sensor, install new one, refill with oil - all in under 10 minutes.

I am wondering if I can fabricate a dipstick... Current:
- 2017 L405 3.0 V6 Autobiography
Sold:
- 2013 L405 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
- 2004 L322 4.4 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 2002 L322 4.4 HSE (having fixed timing chain guides)
- 2000 P38 4.6 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 1981 2-door In-Vogue
- 1980 Ex-Army SIII LWB
- 1976 SIII LWB
- 1968 SIIA
Stripped for parts:
- 2003 L322 4.4 Vogue

Would be great if there was a dipstick tube already fitted and blanked off by the manufacturer that you could utilise! Not sure if there is such a facility or option to install one from scratch but it would certainly solve the problem.

Hope you can get to a solution without sump removal. Current
2016 MY L405 SDV8
2018 VW Golf GT EVO
2001 BMW Z3 2.2
Previous
2002 L322 TD6
2004 Mercedes R230 SL350
1994 993 Carrera
Range Rover P38 x3
Range Rover 3.9 EFI

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but does anyone have a link to the manual to remove the oil pan please? Have to change the sensor on a friends car. Thanks

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Thanks

Baltic Blue wrote:

It’s in the workshop manual

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Mike

I wonder if this is a DIY job/project. I have a feeling that my tdv6 will need doing at some point. Despite advancing years I like ro do as much as I can myself. This looks like a big job but really a series of smaller jobs: Part strip suspension, remove half shafts, remove diff, remove sump. Has anyone done it themselves or am I being over ambitious?

Last edited by Spridget on 12th May 2024 1:45pm. Edited 1 time in total

Drain oil...
Re-fill with the correct amount.
Remove top to vacuum oil tube next to filler
Insert strimmer wire (or similar) until it hits home
Mark wire at the top of the tube to ensure you push it in the same amount next time.
Pull wire and mark level of oil...

Keep wire safe, measure distances in case you lose it...

Save yourself a fortune....  Pete

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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Parchment over Navy Interior. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand, Jet Interior. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green, Ivory over Aspen Interior (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-

Agree 100% Pete. Just concerned that I'll be left with a permanent Amber light and maybe a message. Everyone has their own views on it but I would much rather have a dipstick. I don't know about the V8 but the V6 vacuum tube starts at the front of the engine and winds it's way along and down to the back of the sump. Not very clear to see the level by the time the strimmer wire comes out. Tried the guitar string as well with same result. 🎸. Resorting now to gathering all the tools and pullers to do the job. That will ensure that I never have to do it.

Didn't realise you got a fault showing if the sensor failed...

Yep... Change it, would do my OCD in, after all it's just nuts and bolts, and a widget, maybe a whatjamacallit, the odd thingamabob, a woopycamflange and a foofoo valve, should be plain sailing ...!!!

Good luck...  Pete

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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Parchment over Navy Interior. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand, Jet Interior. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green, Ivory over Aspen Interior (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-

Having had the oil level sensor replaced on my V8 L405 I can confirm that it is no small job. I was given 2 options, drop front subframe and diff etc to access sump for removal or engine out (if you dont want to be bothered with the risk of stripping out bolts when dropping the subframe). Came in at around £1600 but warranty covered a big chunk of that. _______________________________________________

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