Mark 1 grannys were Essex, mk2 were cologne, originally in 2.3 and 2.8 with carbs and later a 2.8i was introduced using the Bosch mechanical injection system..
Biggest problem with the cologne was the hex drive shaft for the dizzy rounding off in the oil pump and killing the engine.
Head gaskets and clutch every 50k miles!
 
Very true, my old omega, even though just a 2ltr was useless in the snow... Any sign of it and I never bothered unlocking the car..;)
 
To the OP......

A £600 repair bill from a garage for an L322 is something of a God send.....

If you keep and arent able to spanner your own repairs.....expect some larger ones in your ownership.

L322's are exepensive to maintain at garages....
 
Hi folks, I'm looking a 2nd opinion on my latest bill for mot failure repairs. Failures were:
1. Suspension ball joint, movement excessive; Offside front;foremost outer CHECK OTHER BALL JOINTS AFTER REPAIR

2. Brake pipes corroded ; nearside rear to FLEXI

3. Drive shaft gaiter ; loosing grease ; Offside front outer

(Do a guesstimate in your head before reading on)

I took it too an indie (in Northern Ireland) and he advised it best to replace both ball joints together after having striped it that far. I agreed thinking 2 ball joints wouldn't be that expensive.

Only checking the invoice now ( I was in a hurry when picking up as my daughter had car trouble and needed me right away) I see they have charged me for arm assembly L 169.24 RBJ500820G £49 and front suspension arm L162.87 LR018344M £52 ball joint assemble £9.90 I thought just 2 x ball joints required.

Brake pipes were just cleaned and painted

Gaiter kit was £23 but he has also replaced the bearing L.52.96 at £55

Opinions please on what this would or should cost in an average indie and how many hours labour and rate. I know these machines are probably more costly to maintain, and I accept that as the driving enjoyment makes up for it, but was shocked to say the least at a £600 bill for what seemed a simple mot failure. Basically looking advice on costs - if this is reasonable or do I change garage.. Thanks
2005 L322 Vogue Auto 4.4 V8 petrol (jag engine)

Surface rust that can be cleaned off is not a fail, only pitting approaching half wall thickness is a fail.
 
To the OP......

A £600 repair bill from a garage for an L322 is something of a God send.....

If you keep and arent able to spanner your own repairs.....expect some larger ones in your ownership.

L322's are exepensive to maintain at garages....

Cheers Saint V8 - Mot'd for another year now anyway, so blow softened slightly. It was more the cost of what I thought was trivial repairs, but I realise now there's no such thing with an L322. It's the frequency of repairs has me worried now, hoping it's not too often, after listening to others (mainly non Land Rover owners)
 
Surface rust that can be cleaned off is not a fail, only pitting approaching half wall thickness is a fail.

I'd have thought that too but things are a lot more strict In N.I. compared to other parts of the UK. All mot centres are government run and very little room for grace is given. The only good thing about here is that you know your car (or one you are buying) is roadworthy after a pass. They don't do advisories
 
I think the cement was for the south London boys. never knew when cement boots were needed.

maybe bike teacher dave can give further advice

Yes bag of cement in the back of my Capri 280 it draw any moisture in the boot up to so added bonus set like granite it did
 
I'd have thought that too but things are a lot more strict In N.I. compared to other parts of the UK. All mot centres are government run and very little room for grace is given. The only good thing about here is that you know your car (or one you are buying) is roadworthy after a pass. They don't do advisories

You make your own rules up over there then? ;):D
 
You make your own rules up over there then? ;):D

lol - Not much gets past these guys. I remember a time when most of the guys I worked with, sent their car to Scotland every year to get mot'd.(working for the ferry company has its perks) It was nearly a guaranteed pass. I had a leaking petrol tank in a Carlton with a piece of chewing gum stuck over it and a broken spring - it passed
 
I think the cement was for the south London boys. never knew when cement boots were needed.

maybe bike teacher dave can give further advice

I didnt use either in my 2.8i . I just had loads of stuff in the boot, for just in case. Might be why I swung her off the road on a tight bend, about a week after getting her : D
 
I knew the day I picked mine up that I would spin her at some point. Just glad I did it with lots of space around me :)
 

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