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@@josephspann723 kind of crazy easy once you see it! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. JDW

This one is actually a 4.4L Jag V8 'Petrol' - also a solid lump. If they had paired this engine, or it's twin the 4.2SC, with the 8-speed ZF Transmission - it would have been 'magical'. Here in the Colonies, we never got an inline 6 - I think that was a BMW Diesel? Early on we had the BMW M62 - which I think is also a V8, Then the 4.4/4.2 Jags and after 2009, we went to the 5.0 Jag V8 and SC V8. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment! - JDW

@@FatAmericansGuide Ok, that 4.4 petrol V8 is a good engine. BUT, the car Clarcson and Metcalf called "the best Range Rover ever made" is the full fat RR TDV8 3.6 twin turbo. 272bhp. The one with analogue instruments. The 4.4 petrol might be just as good, I have never driven one. But the 3.6TDV8 is actually a very good car.

It has been a long time... but they are aftermarket. Pretty sure I got them off of eBay back in the day. Depending on where you are - I think I have a set around here somewhere...

@FatAmericansGuide ok, thanks for the info. I was disappointed to see Thule discontinued their L322 specific kit. Unfortunately I'm in south Florida or I would take you up on the offer. One other question: what steps do you take to protect your dash? Mine is in pretty good shape and I'd like to keep it that way.

@@rodneykahane4994 Honestly - I have been very lucky... I don't really do anything to it. I take it through a Mr. Clean Carwash and they 'detail' the interior now and again - they may use some protectant. I also wipe it down with Armor-all leather wipes when I hit the seats every 6months or so... but it is not a super intentional thing. Atlanta is not S. FLA - but we get some pretty intense sun. I try to keep mine garaged and park with my tail towards the sun if possible - mostly so the darkened glass if facing that way - keeps it a bit cooler. I would have to check the shed, but if you ever come through - let me know. The box will be dustier, but probably still here?!?!

Thank you! I appreciate the audience! JDW

I did... which led to a whole debacle that I am still living with. It was the dreaded Oil Cooler seals. The entire "V" was filled with oil. I got that fixed, decided to do the timing belt and mayhem ensued. There will be videos on that later... JDW

It appears that pretty much all engines have a weak point. The 5.0 Petrol in the later US L322's had timing guide issues. The 3.0 Td6 has a tiny crank failure rate - but when it goes - It takes the truck with it! I keep the oil changed and stay after the maintenance - I am hoping that keeps the oil flowing to the crank bearings! Thanks for watching and the comment - JDW

@@tambarskelfir where are you located? We, in the USA, did not seem to get many of the light green color. I love the Buckingham Blue, I wish they would have kept it into the L405 range. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! JDW

@@FatAmericansGuide I'm in Iceland, a Land Rover country for sure. The L322s and L405s here come in monochrome only for the most part. It's a shame because the 1st gen Range Rover was known for being a colorful truck. They came in yellow, blue, green, olive, all kinds. This makes a distinctly colored Range Rover more treasured and indeed more of a treasure! (I own a grey L322)

I am a bit frustrated with the diesel right now... but when it is working - love the mileage! Thanks again for watching and dropping the comments! - JDW

Corey, you are obviously a person of impeccable taste and character! Thanks for watching and WDE! - JDW

I don't know what that means in this instance... Is there a keyway on the cams? The Rover Tech today said it was in time...

@@FatAmericansGuideif it’s still in time I would maybe find an old key way that would fit in either side of the bolt to ensure it doesn’t walk

Maz - The L94 sat at a BMW dealer for a couple of months - and I had to use the Jump box to do my test drive - so the battery may have been 'knackered'... When I brought it home, I put it on the 1A Trickle charger/Conditioner and brought it back to a full charge - the Start/Stop worked occasionally... My son just replace the battery as we think the GAP IID killed it... I will have to ask him if the Start/Stop is working now! Thanks for the info and for watching the Vid! - JDW

@@jacobwilson1818 thanks for the tips!!!

@@jacobwilson1818 thanks again

Pulled the Tensioner and replaced it with the 'old' one... didn't tighten it quite as much - screaming stopped! So thanks again! Now to figure out the vacuum produced by the Turbo!?!?

Great info - thanks @knwatkins! - right now I am battling a strange sound after fixing the Oil Cooler leak and replacing the timing belt - Trying to decide if it is a boost hose or the timing belt or something rubbing on the timing cover... I used the 'excess' to redo my son's L494, so I may have to get some more ZF fluid and get her hot before the drain/refill... Thanks again for the info, thanks for watching! - JDW

Thanks Kev! Good to see you again!

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! They are fun. Just learned today that 'petrol' is short for petroleum spirit not petroleum product?!? Which explains why 'petrol' is gas, but not diesel ⛽. Every time I say 'boot' or 'bonnet' I have air quotes in my mind😅 Thanks again JDW

Sometimes you need a little more Range Roverness in your Range Rover! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! JDW

Also known as the 'while I'm in there...' 😢😮

Careful, it's a slippery slope

Yeah my 2006 Range Rover 'petrol' (231k) doesn't get the kind of mileage Donna the Diesel does... But it sure seems to be a cleaner engine.

@@thingsrgettinbad872 pretty much any modern diesel engine... This happens to be a 2016 Range Rover Turbo Diesel, but essentially the same engine as a Ford eco-boost.

Thanks for watching! I've seen them for dual turbos. I guess you have to mess with the air flapper deal. Doesn't that open you to run away diesel? How does the computer react? Does it affect DEF? Got a link? JDW

@@WaseemSyed thanks for watching and the nice words. They are some kind of machine! I don't know much about that engine, but feel free to drop me a line if have other questions. Welcome to the disease 😁! JDW

@@jeremiahglass8262 thanks for watching and leaving a comment! I ended up just unscrewing the top and refilling with DEF from AutoZone. But love how clean and easy it is. Thx again 🙏

If you are asking about the blue wire that I ran from the harness to the ambient light under the dash... I had a piece from another project, but you can get it as most auto parts stores or Amazon or eBay - I think I bought 10 colors, 10'long off eBay - something like $25. and one happened to match the blue of the harness. 18 gauge is fine. Very low amperage. Thanks for the comment - JDW

@@FatAmericansGuide thank you so much for this video and for explaining the wire also! So helpful and I’m going to try it tomorrow! You are the best!

Chris, there's a lot of Metric numbers in there that I will decode later... I'm wondering if my shocks need replacing. To me, the L405 has a lot more body roll. My son's 2016 L494 has a better or slightly stiffer ride. Thanks for watching and commenting! JDW

Does your l405 have the dynamic response hydraulic sway bars (ace type system the discovery 2 had)? My 2012 l322 just had adaptive dampers and was more floaty unless you used sport mode to stiffen it a little, however the dynamic response wins every time in my opinion.

It can achieve 36 mpg on the highway with the l405 sdv8 no dpf model.

@@ChrisG-pm3py I don't have a dynamic setting on the terrain response knob if that is what you mean?

@@FatAmericansGuide See if you have the dynamic response fluid reservoir with the yellow cap in the engine bay ( like a power steering one) it’s not a setting it’s a system of hydraulically actuated swaybar.

@@mikesr3011 Mike, The 2020 model ended up in very rough shape. There is a lot more stainless in the new model and the assembly instructions and packaging are next level awesome. So far I am half dozen cooks into this one and it has done everything I've asked of it. I'm hoping it lasts longer than 4 years as well. I don't know rec tech, but this is obviously my second camp chef so I really like the design. Best of luck with your decision, let us know what you end up with.

It works 100% as it should - I can shift with the paddles, I can shift by dipping the lever to the left and pushing forward and back. 100% functionality. The only bit of odd-ness is my GAP IID says info from gear selector is not what was expected - or something like that. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment! - JDW

I am now keeping the old(repaired) one with me at all times and bought a dedicated T8 for the glove box. This is a bit of a pain... but MUCH better than removing the entire center console to get to the spinny knob on an L405! Thanks for watching - I glad it was a help - JDW

@@FishingRandomPlaces thanks for watching. Great trucks. You will enjoy that engine!

Boss - they pulled pretty much everything out. I also had the Sunroof cover redone as well. It was a bit of a phaff getting it all back in - but looks great today! I WISH we could reply with a picture! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment - JDW

Stephen, Thanks for watching and dropping a comment - JDW

Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. Some of that range has to do with the larger tank size in the L405 and not necessarily better economy. I *think* the L405 5.0 SC comes with a 27.5 gallon tank. My TD6 has a 23.5 Gallon tank and My wife's old L320 5.0SC had a 19 gallon tank - it might touch 13.5Miles per US gallon on the highway... Around town I think it got about 8 or 9 MPG. I am glad you found the truck for you! Enjoy your wonderful beast! Thanks again for watching! - JDW

Thank you for watching, and leaving a comment! On Colonel Reb, my 2006 l322, attaching the dome light did bypass the barrel lock. Once the key would turn it started right up. It's kind of funny though there are times when I will get in the car and between putting my phone in the phone holder and putting on the seatbelt, the dome light will go out and the barrel lock re-engages... You can either pop the door back open, or hit the dome light up above and it will start. There are other videos out there, and I have a spare steering column, I may mess with it and see if I can get it to work as it should. Thanks again for watching!

@@FatAmericansGuideI just ordered a “steering lock emulator” from Royal Key Supply so I’ll let you know if it works.

(I can't reply with a picture... but) My drive has a break in it - which I love for servicing my vehicles. It slopes down pretty good then breaks and flattens out some leading into my garage. I put the single set of ramps on the flatter spot and the other set of tires on the slope - this creates kind of a natural 'pit' for me to work in. With this set-up and the Rovers set to off-road height - I get probably 30" or more to the door sill. Enough for my fat @ss to get under the truck. It is fairly level - but for this 'experiment' I wanted it more level. Normally I only care that it is close... Thanks again for watching and commenting! - JDW

I thought the CH-4 was the low ash?!?! Maybe I read that wrong - what do you think is the best 5W-40 for the TD6? Thanks for Watching and leaving a comment - JDW

@@FatAmericansGuide API CH-4 is for diesel engines "without advanced after-treatment emissions systems". I have not found any 5w-40 ACEA rated c1 or c4, the low ash ratings. So for those that want to leave the 'Dumb-ass', will need to go to mid-ash examples like c2, c3 etc. I'm running C1 rated Rowe oil (dumbass). I did get my oil tested from the td6, very low fuel content. Every time I look into alternative oils, I waste hours researching it. So it's ACEA C1 (STJLR.03.5005 spec) for now)

So far - So Good with the diesel! I did have a bit of a mess with the DEF/DPF System when I first got it and that was a $2,500 bill!?!? I think the diagnosis was incorrect - now that I am more knowledgeable - but since then it has been flawless. Love the fuel economy. Just did an oil change and serviced front diff last night (Aug 25, 2024). Rear Dif, Xfer Box and Transmission service in the coming week. I bought it at 97K Miles and it is on 110K now. Trying to decide if I am going to do the front Timing Belt myself when it hits 115K... Ever since the VW mess with the diesels, we don't really get that many. Find a good Indy that knows diesels in case you need back-up. My wife had a 5.0 SC V8 in her 2011 L320 - I really did not mess with it, but that thing got HORRIBLE mileage. The Turbo has enough kick for me and the fuel economy is just icing on the cake! Thanks for watching! - JDW

Thanks for watching - are you a Kiwi in Kiwi-land? Has my little video made it around the globe?!?! The interwebs are an amazing thing...

@@FatAmericansGuide I sure am

Jeff - Thanks for watching and commenting! I replaced the harness and the error moved to Cylinder 2?!?!? Look for a second and possibly a 3rd Video. I have new injectors headed this way - going to swap injectors and trade the damn thing in! It actually went from the EPC Light to a misfire in cylinder 2. Thanks again for the input. - JDW

@@FatAmericansGuide how many miles does it have? There is a recall for the fuel injector harness that is covered up until 120k miles. I’m sorry to hear that you’re having issues:(

@@jeffgroves4533 105k-ish. I saw that and put the VIN into something I ran across and it said the VIN was not part of the recall?!?!? Do you have a link to something that will tell me if I can get my Sis-in-law some cash back?

@@FatAmericansGuide for sure! Even if the vehicle is not listed to have a recall by the vin, they still have this “warranty” to everyone with a 2018-2019 Tiguan. Look up “2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel injector harness recall warranty”.

@@FatAmericansGuide static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10235142-0001.pdf this is the link

It was 16 years ago! To be honest... I go from all the way cold (60ish) to about 72ish to all the way hot... I come from the old slider bar with the red and blue triangles... Cars in the 80's didn't even pretend to set a temp - it was just Hot medium or cold... I have never tested the L405 for an actual temp. I go from 59 to 65ish to 72ish to HOT. Thanks for watching! If you like the stuff - subscribe - more L405 content coming soon. I am coming up on a 110k mile service. - JDW

@FatAmericansGuide Well I owned a 1990 Nissan 300ZX twin turbo when I lived in Ontario in the 90s. When I was in Florida in October I had the temperature set to 20C and the AC was on. Driving north I got to Tennessee at night and the car automatically switched to heating to maintain 20C. That is real climate control. My brother has that car and everything still works.

That is low miles! I'm jealous

Mine is a 2008 TDV8. 290000km. Going on Christmas holidays in a few days and willl be adding like 2000km. Through mountain areas which right now as i I write this are closed due to heavy winds and loads of snow. But the TDV8 is in shape, it feels like a much newer car to drive.

It can become an expensive habit! Thanks for watching and dropping a comment! JDW

They truly get under your skin - my wife rides in both and she just doesn't get it... Thanks for watching! - JDW

@@ValentynPonomarenko-h8k I don't remember if it was Amazon or eBay, but yes they were not Mopar. I think they may have been Dorman.

@@FatAmericansGuide How did you find what sensor was broken ? Or did you check all one by one ?

@@ValentynPonomarenko-h8k The sensor was physically damaged - when you shook it you could hear the rattle. It was also in the part of the bumper that took the most damage. In my case it was pretty obvious.

⁠problem I having same message, but there is no physical damages and I’m not sure how to detect broken sensor.

@@ValentynPonomarenko-h8k give this a shot... I have not tried it - would be interested to know if this works! ua-cam.com/video/NK8uRVH5d04/v-deo.html

I just ordered the fluids/filters for a 110K mile service. I plan on doing Transmission Fluid/ Filter/ Pan, Xfer Box Fluid, Differentials, Engine Oil/Filter. I can't remember if the Air filter needs it - I guess I should watch my own video... But look for those in the next month or so. Thanks for watching and the kind words! JDW

I can't guarantee that it would work on an L322... or are you talking about an L405? The engine should not make a difference - it has to do with the CANBUS and the fact that it is an 8speed ZF transmission. I am not sure when the L494 came into existence, but I know I needed a 2013-2016 L494 Lever so it would 'talk to' my 2016 L405. Tell me your vehicle specs and I can see if I can get more info. Thanks for watching - JDW

@@FatAmericansGuide thank you for the fast response. I am looking at a 2010 L322 4.4tdv8. I saw the code for the rotary dial is BH42-7E453-AF/G and the code for a L494 lever is DPLA-7E453-AF/G. So they seem very similar as long as you match the last letter between them.

@@vasiabikeru I will take a look later today at the parts I have in the shop. If they are the same - then I can get you the wiring diagram. You can also peruse this topic on Full Fat Range Rovers Forum. (www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic65388-30.html) Wiring starts on about Page 3. The hardest part is fitting it up under the rotary console... I am afraid you are on your own there. I had to design a sub frame out of 9mm plywood. The Lever bolts down into it, and the whole frame screws up under the console into the existing mounting points for the spinny knob. If you are interested - I will lend what little knowledge/insight/psychosis I have. You can also email me at jackw.online@gmail.com. It's a shame you can't post pics here... but I guess you can post entire videos! If you buy an L494 Lever - see if they can get you the pig-tail as well... Usually scrapyards just cut things and if you can get a 6" bit of the wiring loom with the connector, it is a huge help.

@@FatAmericansGuide thanks again. I went through the entire thread yesterday and I must admit I am not very comfortable with the wiring diagram, but I am sure I can be if it proves possible :) let me know if you can figure that out. Deeply appreciate it. What you’ve done is desired by many :)

@@vasiabikeru Send me an email - JackW.Online@gmail.com - I *may* have found your wiring diagram...

BrotherMan... If we could get the 4.4 in an L322... I would have bought a 2012 for the upgraded dash and lower miles - swapped in the L494 gear lever and called it good...

Who's the MAN? Kev... Kev is the man...