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garyRR

Member Since: 13 Mar 2021
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 1463

Re: L322 2012 TDV8 4.4 Oil Cooler Issues

proxomos wrote:
One thing I did notice is that the coolant system seemed to be constantly under pressure even when the engine is cold - this cannot be normal surely?

This is uncommon, but possible, if the car has been maltreated (ie run with too little coolant and allowed to overheat, warping the head and/or gasket).

When running, does your coolant tank bubble away?

When you remove the tank cap (engine doesnt need to be on or warm), is there a black ring around the inside of the cap or the neck or the tank?

Edit: I re-read and saw a dye test has been carried out and confirms presence of combustion gases. The EGR, unless stuck wide open, should only be opening once the vehicle is up to temperature, so i'd have a feel on the pipe from a cold start and see if it starts getting warm from the gases.

If your tank is bubbling away and pressurising even at cold start, and the EGR pipe stays cool, then I think that's unfortunately bad news. If it's under warranty, you may not get a refund, but you should insist the dealer repair it (and if they don't want to / can't, offer you a refund). I'm Southampton based and know two garages who would take this kind of job on (most will refuse), if you need it doing more locally. 2015 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8

20th Oct 2023 5:03pm

proxomos

Member Since: 03 Jul 2023
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9

Ill check in the morning and report back - thanks for replying Gone:
2012 Westminster TDV8 4.4 "Winston"

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20th Oct 2023 5:45pm

DrRob

Member Since: 16 Apr 2015
Location: Petersfield, Hampshire
Posts: 4300

2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Sorry to hear that. The dye test is usually very accurate.. Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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20th Oct 2023 6:10pm

proxomos

Member Since: 03 Jul 2023
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9

So,

Ive actually found a company in Hampshire that is happy to do the work and its now booked in for the last week in November. Such a weight off my mind I cant tell you. Gone:
2012 Westminster TDV8 4.4 "Winston"

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24th Oct 2023 11:54am

Meerbusch

Member Since: 16 May 2012
Location: Zürich (CH) + Düsseldorf (D)
Posts: 311

2017 Range Rover Vogue SDV8 Carpathian Grey

Had this problem at a client car, bought a new aftermarket cooler (you have to cut the coolant pipe adapter from the side because 1mm to thick, fixed with two clamps), my bill incl. flushing three times and a new expansion bottle because of wrong display advice "proof coolant level", was all incl. 1300 Euro (1100GBP). A common problem, lovely to work, difficult only the two rubber seals at the back for the oil pipeline, because I bought little oversized like recommondations in FFR.

Best rgs, Uli L405 SDV8 2017 + Lancia Flavia Coupe 1964 + RRS L494 3.0 SDV6 + C220CDI Convertible 2021

25th Oct 2023 2:36pm

DrRob

Member Since: 16 Apr 2015
Location: Petersfield, Hampshire
Posts: 4300

Who’s doing it as a matter of interest? Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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25th Oct 2023 5:11pm

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