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Charmer



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey
White smoke at start up.

Hi,

I am having problems with my 3.6 TDV8.

There is white smoke coming out of the drivers side exhaust at start up and the engine seems to be searching/pulsing between 600 & 750rpm.

Opened the bonnet and there also looks like exhaust gas escaping in the engine bay on the left hand side of the engine as you look at the car. Shocked

I am afraid of driving it anywhere but there are no warning lights on.

Any thoughts?

Post #245430 28th Feb 2014 10:01am
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Charmer



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

AA have just been out and reckon either a turbo has blown or it is a sticking EGR Valve.

Knowing my luck probably a turbo. Sad

Glad I didn't drive it anywhere. Waiting for the low loader now. Rolling Eyes

Post #245435 28th Feb 2014 10:49am
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kingpleb



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Is it under warranty?

EGR's are known to stick on LR products Smile FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
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Post #245437 28th Feb 2014 11:09am
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Charmer



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The Recovery Truck Driver thinks that a seal has gone on an oil feeder pipe to the turbo rather than the turbo blowing up.

He appeared to know a lot more than the AA guy.

Apparently he has picked up 2 other FFRRs since Xmas with the same issue.

Fingers crossed as this will be a damn sight cheaper!

Post #245451 28th Feb 2014 12:08pm
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Charmer



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Well it is worse than I had thought. Crying or Very sad

Both turbos need changing. One is leaking oil and the other is partially seized.

Has anyone else had turbo failure on a TDV8?

If so did you go for a reconditioned, remanufactured or new part?

Currently looking at a bill over £3,000!

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Rosco



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Charmer sorry to hear that, there are many threads on TDV8 turbos failing if you do a search, keep smiling Thumbs Up

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At least it hasn't completely blown and taken the engine with it Thumbs Up

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Charmer



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Try telling my wife that! Crying or Very sad

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Charmer



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I have decided to replace with remanufactured turbos which brings the cost down to £2K.

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If i remember rightly,only last week a forum sponsor Cam Tech Craig Was telling me what a lovely job it was to do,as they are so easy to get at. lol


Seriously a nightmare i believe, and i am so glad i have a td6 that now starts,and appears to hold its battery power.

Thanks Craig Thumbs Up .

Post #246244 4th Mar 2014 3:41pm
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