Hi all transfer box on all hooked up, no real dramas, just back part of exhaust to fit, battery on trickle, start up tomorrow if weather and work permits me time Keep getting sidetracked as other jobs keep happening but getting there Done no more to D4 apart from a look around seems the motor...

Thanks mate didn't know that, at first look at what I can see it does seem bottom end ladder rack down but no oil trail from turbos or small crack in rocker box if you see what I mean, will have a better idea when motors out, yes will check both ends of crank going to do belts at same time, may...

Went well today back on D3 top and sides all back together Just transfer box, exhaust and related bits and Bob's underneath to do, should be out of workshop (shed) by weekend, and D4 in, looking forward to seeing if the same method of removing the motor and box is workable seems so Lot of oil...

Hi mate still waiting to speak to Howard about available panels it occurred to me after our conversation why not do all work at my workshop sometime when weather warms up, could do all jobs, mot and drive it home, as you know I have a mig, just need a bit of time to clear up a couple of...

Another change of plan stripped a few more parts off D4 today lots of oil in intercooler pipes, bypass valve was expected but lot of oil down the back of motor too but not sure is all from turbos at this point so decided to pull the motor at the weekend give it a proper going over, wanted to...

Total change of plan now on z, pulled engine and gearbox covers and all others, wow oil every where down back of motor, about a good cupful in bypass valve some doesn't seem related to turbo or rocker cover but could be wrong, new plan remove motor and see what is occurring go through it belts...

Does sound like a broken crank, doner motor is the cheaper option, absolutely change belts would also suggest OEM oil pump and seal, also you might want to check the filter for any signs of trouble, it's as far as you want to strip really, I would remove sump extension and check for signs of...

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Hi mate it will come out with gearbox from the front, it's not too bad really, have a look at my thread should give you a idea at least how I do it anyway I don't have a lift either, just a hoist and axle stands needed, all the best like to hear of people doing it themselves any help give me a...

No problem mate, as said will find out what panels are made for D3 from local dealer Going to break a 06 D3 so are welcome to any parts foc. Dont hesitate to ask, will have a poke around underneath mine see if I can offer any ideas Keep the faith mate all the best

Hi mate bless you it is a bit of a mess, try cleaning areas you suspect there may be spot welds with blowtorch and wire brush they become more visible it's a case of removing available panels inner and outer sill? and cutting out rust from other affected areas, I do have a 06 I have been robbing...

Only have 3 D3 and 2 D4 so far going to sell Two of D3s keep one or more of D4 going to concentrate more on D4s but looking at D sports too, would be welcomed with tea, but let me get workshop extension finished as Is a bit of a dump here at the moment Lol

Thanks mate yes your right, don't think it was checked mechanically much , have to shuffle motors around before removing top arm running out of space, thanks for confirming will do all at once turbos, clean and check vacuum system, replace rocker cover many thanks for you advice and time, all...

Blimy removed heat shields and wheel liner, turbo hemorrhaging oil from exhaust, outlet, and in the centre, guessing it's done charging, plan b remove, front pipe, egr, and top arm, and probably other things replace turbo, check vacuum pipes and connectors there is a leak somewhere too will be...

Once again thanks for you response to my issues, removed the two solenoids this morning the two that come from the charge solenoid and run over the top of motor and disappear down the back, well one is holding vacuum the other not, well for about a second, about to remove heat shields and have a...

Thanks mate for your advice, will work through it over the next few days weather permitting Yes am hoping for something simple for a change, Will be cautious with vacuum system all the best hope you have a shorter day

Many thanks for you reply mate seeing you had to work late much appreciated Will go over vacuum pipes and wiring as you suggested didn't realize the engine mounts came into the equation thanks for that assuming they should hold vacuum? Was planning on switching solenoids just because I have...

Started fiddling with D4 today @Graculus sorry to bother you mate, may I ask you for some advice but did it again bought another 2013 D4 sdv6, wallet now left home, story is as far as have been told, pinging sound lost power limped home, local JLR specialist looked at it unplugged maf sensors...

Thanks mate, Hi all poured all day so got on up top took lifting frame off fitted egr cross over pipe, then wiring plugs. Started on pipework will drop radiator and intercooler then finally start routing pipes can never remember trial and error will move underneath when it stops raining as...

Hi all engine back in today, all went quite well, sump back on, been a bit distracted as bought another D4 originally for someone else, but they were looking for lower mileage and no engine issues, but missis has put her name on this and has offered a trade in Lol As usual doesn't run properly...