do the TdV8 have the breathers in a similer location to the petrol engines?
infact do they suffer form the same problem as the 4.4 of them perishing over a couple of years.
any handy tips if i need to replace them?
cheers

It's my understanding that TDV8's have Exhaust Gas Re-Circulation (EGR) system rather than a traditional 'breather'. It vents crankcase gas / emissions back into the intake to re-burn in the combustion cycle. I'm not familiar with the petrol engine to compare sorry.
I'm also not a mechanic, but pretty sure that's how the EGR system works. 
Had it, loved it!
2007 Vogue SE TDV8
Stornoway Grey / Ivory
Climatic Seats, RSE, AFS, Deployable steps, iPod kit.

thanks for that, it makes sense in re. the EGR .
i was looking at the wiki re. cleaning the EGR on a V6 .
any ideas on where this would be on a Tdv8.
cheers

To be honest I've not even lifted the engine cover off mine and don't intend to until my warranty expires  
Had it, loved it!
2007 Vogue SE TDV8
Stornoway Grey / Ivory
Climatic Seats, RSE, AFS, Deployable steps, iPod kit.

you got a little bit of confussion there fellas, the egr system stands for exhaust gas recirculation which does exactly what it says which is re-burning exhaust gasses for a second time. the system has nothing to do with the breather system of the engine, generally though all breather systems go back through the inlet via a pipe which is located between the turbo and airbox so finding this pipe and following it backwards you will eventually find the breather assembly itself wether that be a changable system like the td6 or a sealed system within the cam covers. sorry i cant be of more help but i have had very little to do with the tdv8 engine.

time to get my nails dirty over the weekend and find this thing, will post pics if i am successful..