JohnM70

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Apr 5, 2018

• #1

Chaps, thinking of a L322 and whilst I'd love a V8 petrol, a durdy oil burner may be more sensible.
When did the TDV8 come out? Is it worth it? Any real issues?

Thanks

 

Saint.V8

Dyed-in-the-wool 100% RR Junkie

Full Member

• Apr 5, 2018

• #2

2007 I think with the 3.6 version....they eat turbos and alternators I believe.

 

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Bemble

Well-Known Member

• Apr 5, 2018

• #3

Yep, the 3.6 TDV8 was introduced for 2007 model year

Phil

 

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Andy_J

Active Member

• Apr 6, 2018

• #4

First TDV8's will probably be 56 plates (MY2007).

The alternators are only good for about 80k miles, but is it a DIY job to change if you are handy with the spanners.

There have been a few cases of turbo failure and EGR problems, but not that many. However RR sports do like to lunch the turbo's on TDV8's

The TDV8 engine and gearbox is much better than the TD6 (GM box on the TD6 is a disaster). The TDV8 has plenty of poke especially if you are towing

 

JohnM70

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Apr 6, 2018

• #5

I wouldn’t buy a RR Sport...