was this gasket something the dealer had already done Ryan?.. ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Stan, last time the car was in, they indicated a possible loose bolt, inferring at the time that it was leaking from one of the bolts I've previously shown on the photographs. So they said they'd tightened it and used thread lock hoping it would resolve but they did say monitor and report back any problems.

They've never replaced the seal on ours before though.

Sump gasket seal diagnosis was reviewed.

Futher investigation concluded that the leak is in fact from the Ladder Frame seal which is estimated at 20 to 30 hours labour and an engine out job. LR warranty initially declined to cover this leak. Warranty engineer today confirmed the Master Tech diagnosis and agreed that this is a claim that will be covered by warranty.



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Well that was a result, shame you had to intervene, still, nice and cheap for you.... 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
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Another justification - for our RR anyway - for investing in the LR extended or some other good warranty (on MD rates, the cost of this claim alone appears to exceed the annual premium).



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you have such a persuasive way with words Ryan, glad its going to be sorted..  ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Well that is a result, a bit of lightly applied pressure on the warranty provider can sometimes be required, however in LR defence "external oil leaks" are excluded so you did well there! And at least with the engine out they will be able to see the whole engine to assess if this is the only leak......

Anything else worth doing whilst the engine is out? There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
FFRR 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography Santorini Black.
KIA E-Niro 4+
2010 LR D4 Commercial 2.7 TDV6

@nmj,

I don't actually know what the ladder frame does.

It's a good point re anything else worth doing whilst the engine is out if anyone knows.

Just got the car back after over 5 weeks in the garage for the engine out and Ladder Frame leak to be fixed.

They have also replaced the alternator belt and the supercharger belt at the same time.

Fingers crossed

At least it's back for the cold weather and christmas👍 There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
FFRR 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography Santorini Black.
KIA E-Niro 4+
2010 LR D4 Commercial 2.7 TDV6

And driving like a tight drum! Velvet!!

Some things are worth the wait...

 There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
FFRR 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography Santorini Black.
KIA E-Niro 4+
2010 LR D4 Commercial 2.7 TDV6

Hi pld118

Just read your article you started on page 1 - I had the same problem on on of my 2011 L322 TDV8.
Oil all over the sump pan and down the engine block - had noticed it for a week

Took it to MD and thought it might be expensive - turned out its a common fault and very easy to fix

The cause was one of the injectors on the left bank just needed tightening up - was a 2 mins fix

Hope this helps some one reading this

Now being told that after initial inspection by another workshop they might have identified at least two leaks, the main oil leak being from the front of the engine, possibly behind the timing cover. For that, they need to remove the drive belt, pulleys and timing cover. They say once all that has been removed hopefully they can pinpoint where the engine oil leak is coming from.

They say a potential second leak seems to be coming from the transmission/diff area. They suggest repairing the engine oil leak first, completely cleaning off all evidence of an oil leak, and then rechecking to clarify secondary leak sources.

Just realised this thread has been ongoing for 7 months to the day

Unbelievable.