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Bet they handle well to!

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Yep sure was, see the D3forum where there is some info on them. Edit just looked and I cannot find said info! Iirc different load rated wheels to take into account the extra weight, RRS suspension parts as heavier duty, not sure on what else was different.

Yep all D3 Metropolis rear ac as std, I have one, every one I have ever seen for sale has the rear a/c, it was one of my main reasons to buy it for the dog, and if anyone asks, I always tell people it is a HSE with all the bling. I think I have the brochure somewhere, will try and find it. Not...

As said they do not auto adjust, so you need to adjust them. If any wheel takes more to adjust then that wheel brake might have an issue.

It will all be in the part number, most LR owners are saddos and will research the part they need, and when they find the part number that is what they will search for, well that is what i do! Do not forget even the most useless looking part is wanted by someone somewhere. If you do the...

Old ****ter bought by people, whos means do not meet the running costs, so cut back on servicing etc, and then this happens!

D1 option super duper rare. D2 option pretty rare. D3 option, std in certain models ie Metropolis.

200 and 300 will start without plugs, but both start easier when cold with functioning plugs. I had one 300 that needed twin batteries to get the cranking speed up.

Chuck it into an auction and get rid whilst it is still running. The snake oil additive might work long enough to get rid of it. Do they cull badgers where you come from?

Remove the ac pump, not the pipework, just unbolt the pump and move it out of the way. Ignore badger above.

I reckon any small high-speed common rail diesel needs its injectors changing at about 100,000 miles. as you are going all in I would expect new injectors and a new turbo, mainly for peace of mind. whoever has the best guarantee would get my vote.

So long as tank not brimmed it should be a good test.

Easy to check after a run remove the cap and see if there are any air noises.

Finding air leaks into a diesel fuel system can be a right bar steward. Have you removed the tank sender and checked the fuel gauzes?

Just so you are aware 1 bar is approx 15psi, so for example cyl1 2.4 bar would be about 40psi, and not 350psi you quote? How and what were you using to measure the compression with? 10 or 15p engine? My simple mind says if all else runs/works okay then it is head off time.

They both fill from the same gearbox filler/level plug.

Oil inside the breather hoses sounds perfectly normal to me, that is after all their function as every engine naturally breathes, to return any oil droplets from the oil mist to the sump Dark smoke every time you accelerate?

Google sdv6 engine issues, sdv6 crankshaft fialure.