Blurb from the JLR press office mentions a combined EGR/oil cooler/oil filter and cyclone design oil separator. Is this significantly different to that fitted to the 3.6 TDV8 meaning fewer problems?

'A unique approach to packaging some of the ancillaries allows the 4.4-litre LR-TDV8 to slot neatly into the engine bay despite its larger external dimensions. The oil filter, engine oil cooler and EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) cooler have been designed as one unit which sits in the centre of the 'V' taking up the minimum of room. A crankcase breather is incorporated through the centre of the assembly and incorporates a cyclone design to separate oil droplets from the fumes being ingested back into the engine.'


http://newsroom.jaguarlandrover.com/en-in/...ss_010411/

Sounds expensive if/when the EGR packs up

Yes SG it is significantly different to the 3.6... Seems far more reliable for one thing and quite a work of art when you study it closely!

There is an oil pipe behind it with a rubber seal that often fails! So get to look at them on a regular basis

Thanks that's good news. When you next see one, would you be able to take a picture of the offending pipe please? Also is it easily accessible?

Many thanks.