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Wozmeister

New Member

• Dec 18, 2019

• #1

N/s turbo bottom hose failing (boost pipe) and making a noise. Local dealer says body needs to come off to replace =£1000. pipe=less than£50. Doesn't make sense to me. Can this be done with body on, i am mechanically minded. Any help would be appreciated. Rrs 3.6 tdv8 2007 L320

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Dec 18, 2019

• #2

I have no idea, but most things are possible if you have the will to try. Might involve removing a lot of other things for access.

 

gold rover

Well-Known Member

• Dec 18, 2019

• #3

@gstuart think this is a question for your D3 knowledge

 

gstuart

D3 Grandad

Full Member

• Dec 18, 2019

• #4

gold rover said:

@gstuart think this is a question for your D3 knowledge

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hiya

different beast with it having the 3.6 TDV8, pretty sure the body has to come off to replace the turbos but alas not sure ref the hoses

will have a look to see if I can find anything

 

RangeRoller dt

Well-Sprung Member

• Dec 18, 2019

• #5

For £1000 I’d try remove anything to get to it myself first.

Example - @Dopey was quoted £400 in garage time to lift his RR up, remove shaft, service UJ, refit with new bolts and realign ; which is fair enough.
I clambered underneath and changed mine in situ for £14. Worth every grazed knuckle.

 

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Wozmeister

New Member

• Dec 18, 2019

• #6

Same, i would break a bone in my arm to make it fit by turbo if needed

 

RangeRoller dt

Well-Sprung Member

• Dec 18, 2019

• #7

Ant isn’t about a lot lately, he’s the guy will know for sure

@Saint.V8

 

Dopey

Well-Known Member

• Dec 18, 2019

• #8

RangeRoller dt said:

For £1000 I’d try remove anything to get to it myself first.

Example - @Dopey was quoted £400 in garage time to lift his RR up, remove shaft, service UJ, refit with new bolts and realign ; which is fair enough.
I clambered underneath and changed mine in situ for £14. Worth every grazed knuckle.

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I think it cost £120 in the end (I supplied the part) uses a local guy

 

Saint.V8

Dyed-in-the-wool 100% RR Junkie

Full Member

• Dec 18, 2019

• #9

On the Sport, it is very difficult to get to the turbos and pipes with the body on....that being said, the other option is to support the engine on a brace (the type that sits on the wings) and then drop the front subframe down....still quite a bit of work, but much less than removing the body.

 

RangeRoller dt

Well-Sprung Member

• Dec 19, 2019

• #10

You’re stuffed then mate, he has spoken

 

Mark Piercy

Well fumbled member....

Full Member

• Dec 19, 2019

• #11

Saint.V8 said:

On the Sport, it is very difficult to get to the turbos and pipes with the body on....that being said, the other option is to support the engine on a brace (the type that sits on the wings) and then drop the front subframe down....still quite a bit of work, but much less than removing the body.

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Oooh, nice job.. Still better than lifting the body and faffing with all the liquids... I'd go for the subframe drop. It'll give access to a lot of bushings and ball joints as well for inspection.