Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
Location: Surrey / SW London
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I think the two real big ones to worry about are a snapped crank, or both turbos need replacing.
If they can luckily be avoided, then it’s just really going to be normalish maintenance
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4th Dec 2020 9:57 am
Forlorn Hope
Member Since: 02 Apr 2018
Location: Consett
Posts: 18
Hopefully routine and timely maintenance will pay off. That and not thrashing it, obviously. Intermittent click from inboard side of RH rear suspension needs investigation, as does failed bonnet release. Hopefully both are easy fixes.SDV6 HSE
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10th Dec 2020 7:08 am
RogB
Member Since: 15 Jun 2018
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 1745
you say not thrashing it, but I personally would tend to disagree a little.
no engine likes bimbling around towns etc at minimal revs all the time, least of all a 3L V6 Diesel. So IMHO it doesn't hurt to once in a while open her up and blast off the cobwebs. Not all the time obviously but just finding a happy balance. The V6 on song is an exceptional sound.2011 D4 XS 305 MY12 - gone but not forgotten
10th Dec 2020 8:11 am
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
Agree with RogB.
When I had the inlet manifolds replaced the garage did suggest that once in a while I gave it some heavy right foot to clear "things" Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
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10th Dec 2020 5:36 pm
Forlorn Hope
Member Since: 02 Apr 2018
Location: Consett
Posts: 18
It does get opened up occasionally, and for something the size of a small conservatory and with similar aerodynamics, it goes very well! I must get round to sorting the reversing camera for use with a trailer, but sorting the bonnet release is probably more pressingSDV6 HSE
Rock and tree sliders
Goodridge hoses and M Tec disks
Whilst we avoid sharing the "how to" for opening the bonnet, it can be done..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
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16th Dec 2020 10:51 am
Forlorn Hope
Member Since: 02 Apr 2018
Location: Consett
Posts: 18
So I gather.....SDV6 HSE
Rock and tree sliders
Goodridge hoses and M Tec disks
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