Wazzajnr
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Maybe it changed on later ones with jag engine but my handbook definitely says 100mph.Its 60mph and either 30 or 40mph
Also found a sport handbook online which says 100 mph.
Maybe it changed on later ones with jag engine but my handbook definitely says 100mph.Its 60mph and either 30 or 40mph
This is from my 2002-2005 L322:This is from the sport manual but my l322 says the same
@Grrrr... so, what's happened to yours?
Clearly it changed when the jag engines came in. Personally, I'd prefer mine to lower at 60mph!I have 2 manuals an early L322 states 61mph (100kph) it drops 20mm
And the later states 100mph (160kph)
J
Clearly it changed when the jag engines came in. Personally, I'd prefer mine to lower at 60mph!
Viscous should only be firm when hot unless it's a P38 when it's also briefly firm when cold. It should be tested with the engine running and hot, usually by inserting a tightly rolled news paper into the blades. If it chops up the newspaper it's OK, if the fan stops it's duff.>>There's also been mention of a different Loom being fitted somewhere's to avoid the slow >>battery discharge symptom. But haven't found any further details. More info on this >>welcome
Welp, I've done extensive searches in here for "loom" especially for the L322 slow battery discharge issue. And nothing. So were there to have been one specifically made to avoid that issue, you experts in here would've known or commented somewheres about it. Guess that was one of those internet ghost threads that get kicked about from Facesitter or "social media"...
Just spoken with the workshop who say they couldn't get it to overheat. But they do report that #5 was misfiring. Switched coils around and OK, so changed the plug. They report that use of LPG can cause overheat -- I've been running the LPG all the time. And chasing up and down the M25/A3 to Guilford then Farnham. Didn't know LPG use causes higher temperatures on a M62? Any thoughts? Been offered a SL320 with 106k up and an LPG conversion too. Are they also affected?
Workshop also added that rad fan's viscous coupling seemed slack -- the fan should be firm to resist movement by hand when off. Mine spins freely. So guess will have to get another to ensure spin up.
My facial tic has stopped. But still dribble sometimes. I still have to wear this ankle transmitter until the trial, expected late next year. Clarissa tells me CPS just haven't got the staff, neither has the Court Service... But not to worry, as trying to use an L322 as a normal car would cause anyone's balance of mind to be disturbed. My brief tells me that'll be my plea
>>There's also been mention of a different Loom being fitted somewhere's to avoid the slow >>battery discharge symptom. But haven't found any further details. More info on this >>welcome
Welp, I've done extensive searches in here for "loom" especially for the L322 slow battery discharge issue. And nothing. So were there to have been one specifically made to avoid that issue, you experts in here would've known or commented somewheres about it. Guess that was one of those internet ghost threads that get kicked about from Facesitter or "social media"...
Just spoken with the workshop who say they couldn't get it to overheat. But they do report that #5 was misfiring. Switched coils around and OK, so changed the plug. They report that use of LPG can cause overheat -- I've been running the LPG all the time. And chasing up and down the M25/A3 to Guilford then Farnham. Didn't know LPG use causes higher temperatures on a M62? Any thoughts? Been offered a SL320 with 106k up and an LPG conversion too. Are they also affected?
Workshop also added that rad fan's viscous coupling seemed slack -- the fan should be firm to resist movement by hand when off. Mine spins freely. So guess will have to get another to ensure spin up.
My facial tic has stopped. But still dribble sometimes. I still have to wear this ankle transmitter until the trial, expected late next year. Clarissa tells me CPS just haven't got the staff, neither has the Court Service... But not to worry, as trying to use an L322 as a normal car would cause anyone's balance of mind to be disturbed. My brief tells me that'll be my plea
Viscous should only be firm when hot unless it's a P38 when it's also briefly firm when cold. It should be tested with the engine running and hot, usually by inserting a tightly rolled news paper into the blades. If it chops up the newspaper it's OK, if the fan stops it's duff.
Best place for that commie-pinko rag. Only fit for wiping one's Ar$e on really.I've got several issues of theGuardian hanging in the toilet
Pretty sure LPG does run hotter. It certainly can kill spark plugs.
Little article
https://www.acemechanics.com.au/does-lpg-affect-the-life-of-my-engine-orcar/
Cos I always thought they burn cooler which is true but then it seems to heat the engine more
I always run on petrol now and again if you run LPG all the time it seems to struggle when you do switch to petrol.
J
LPG does run hotter due to it being a drier burn rather than a wet burn......but the M62 is more than capable to handle it as long as the Cooling system is kept up to snuff.
There is a modification that can be done to run the engine cooler by using a different stat as the M62 is designed to run at 105degC which is a bit much in my book!
I have also heard of a revised wiring loom, but unsure of whether it was for the Diesel P38 to add a resistor into the diagnostic port somewhere or if it was L322....but I am more 70%-P38 and 30%-L322....so not totally sure.
Refresh the brain - have you had the ignition switch looked at?
In all its sophistication and complexity it is nothing but a bagful of trouble methinks. I take my hat off to you for your perseverance. I would have arranged a write-off accident for the car by now if it were mine.It certainly killed #5. Workshop reports difficulty in removing plug. So they didn't change any more
That's an idea -- I've only ever once run just for 15 miles or so on petrol -- it returned 18mpg indicated on dash LCDs
It wasn't and showed itself by dumping coolant past the expansion tank cap. It's colour was very light pink so guess there wasn't much inhibitor action in the coolant either.
I'll try and find that stat then, if it brings on the fan earlier so much the better. Good idea
Did find something about a resistor changing the tune a tad but that was for a Derv so bypassed the post
Yes, and had the pin removed. This same workshop (not cheap but I, with all my cynicism, trust them coz the boss likes a challenge and climbed all over my steering column lock issue. When got taken this L322 with the steering column lock rebuilt from BBA Reman had to remove it. Found he could move the locking solenoid with his thumb. So drilled and tapped two more fixing screws. Twice its not responded to start up after being left unused for three days or longer. But on the second or third turn the starter motor actuates and engine start up's immediate.
The steering column up/down in/out doesn't work but as that's part of the infamous steering column lock assy thought leave well enough alone. Workshop agrees
Just read that article and it is a lot of total bunkum to be honest...I am not going to go into it now as I am about to start getting the kids ready for bed....but their description of why the CH gets hotter is ball-cocks...Little article
https://www.acemechanics.com.au/does-lpg-affect-the-life-of-my-engine-orcar/
Cos I always thought they burn cooler which is true but then it seems to heat the engine more
I always run on petrol now and again if you run LPG all the time it seems to struggle when you do switch to petrol.
J