That 5.0 V8!! Wow - so glad I put the deposit on it!! Great channel and to everyone watching - James is a delight to deal with and would highly recommend - but not the V8 - that’s all mine!!
I've just had my 4.4 TDV8 diagnosed with a leaky oil cooler by my main dealer and the low key battery warning was showing when I picked it up so I guess the mechanic was sat in it with a pocket full of other keys 😄
Bought a car off a car dealer and wasn't as described 😅. I've been there a fair few times. I've been looking for a good low mileage l322 for a while, but some dealers have them up at 2.5x trade value. Anyone buying an l322 at £20k+ just know you're gonna lose ya pants. A 2012 with 60k, no marks, and FSH books around £10k with WBAC or Motorway, that's roughly what trade are paying for them.
Yes - frustrating isn’t it. If it makes you feel any better - the “capo de capi” of miss-described cars is a certain very large auction house catering solely for the trade… On trade price - I wouldn’t get too fixated on it - it’s very difficult to buy a car at “trade price” never mind a good one. So think of more as a backstop in value at any given time that you could exercise immediately to liquidate the asset. On 2.5 x trade value - I think I know which dealer you are talking about. I mean fair play to them - they seem to be selling. If a vehicle is priced as an outlier in the market I think it’s right to ask why? If it’s had an absolute fortune spent on it to carry it through another 10 years - that’s a compelling value proposition. If it’s had a quick wash straight of the auction house - I’d suggest it may not be.
I use the draper universal cooling system tool above. It’s pretty good - can be a little tricky sometimes to get the seal between the suction unit and the coolant reservoir. And you need compressed air - but even as a hobby mechanic I’d recommend getting a small compressor they aren’t that expensive and open loads of tools to you. Oil cooler brand - I go for Nissens. They aren’t the OEM but let’s be honest the OEM ones aren’t great, so I don’t see the point in spending twice as much and then some for a part that is just as likely to fail again at some point in the future!
@@fullfat4x4 Perfect thankyou, I am sure my oil cooler has sprung a small leak in the last few weeks, so was looking at getting on with this job. Will get these on order, thanks again.
No worries - also check out the description in this video - there are some o-rings I’d recommend you replace while you are in there.ruclips.net/video/bZsKfKOy-r0/видео.htmlsi=OnVnJInxHJStMiw6 Also - if you haven’t already - head over to the fullfatrr forum - in the wiki section is a link to the workshop manual - you need the files for intake manifold removal and then oil cooler removal. The procedures are well laid out and fairly easy to follow.
Haha glad you are on board! 👌 the 4.4 TDV8 would be the perfect engine if it we’re not for emissions systems - just have to keep a watchful eye on them.
That 5.0 V8!! Wow - so glad I put the deposit on it!! Great channel and to everyone watching - James is a delight to deal with and would highly recommend - but not the V8 - that’s all mine!!
Thank you for your kind words sir! The bits and pieces for your car are on the way and it’s next in line. 👍
Mind boggling James ..mind boggling
Great informative videos!
I've just had my 4.4 TDV8 diagnosed with a leaky oil cooler by my main dealer and the low key battery warning was showing when I picked it up so I guess the mechanic was sat in it with a pocket full of other keys 😄
All L322s are lovely, in my opinion!
Bought a car off a car dealer and wasn't as described 😅. I've been there a fair few times.
I've been looking for a good low mileage l322 for a while, but some dealers have them up at 2.5x trade value.
Anyone buying an l322 at £20k+ just know you're gonna lose ya pants.
A 2012 with 60k, no marks, and FSH books around £10k with WBAC or Motorway, that's roughly what trade are paying for them.
Yes - frustrating isn’t it. If it makes you feel any better - the “capo de capi” of miss-described cars is a certain very large auction house catering solely for the trade…
On trade price - I wouldn’t get too fixated on it - it’s very difficult to buy a car at “trade price” never mind a good one. So think of more as a backstop in value at any given time that you could exercise immediately to liquidate the asset.
On 2.5 x trade value - I think I know which dealer you are talking about. I mean fair play to them - they seem to be selling. If a vehicle is priced as an outlier in the market I think it’s right to ask why? If it’s had an absolute fortune spent on it to carry it through another 10 years - that’s a compelling value proposition. If it’s had a quick wash straight of the auction house - I’d suggest it may not be.
Hi m8 when is your nxt video doing a stock update and can't wait to see the 5.0 supercharged
Great video thanks, would love to know what oil cooler manufacturer you use & what vacuum unit you use for the cooling? Thanks.
www.drapertools.com/product/09544/universal-cooling-system-vacuum-purge-and-refill-kit/
www.island-4x4.co.uk/cooler-filter-tdv8-nissens-lr022895-lr113200-p-41848.html
I use the draper universal cooling system tool above. It’s pretty good - can be a little tricky sometimes to get the seal between the suction unit and the coolant reservoir. And you need compressed air - but even as a hobby mechanic I’d recommend getting a small compressor they aren’t that expensive and open loads of tools to you.
Oil cooler brand - I go for Nissens. They aren’t the OEM but let’s be honest the OEM ones aren’t great, so I don’t see the point in spending twice as much and then some for a part that is just as likely to fail again at some point in the future!
@@fullfat4x4 Perfect thankyou, I am sure my oil cooler has sprung a small leak in the last few weeks, so was looking at getting on with this job. Will get these on order, thanks again.
No worries - also check out the description in this video - there are some o-rings I’d recommend you replace while you are in there.ruclips.net/video/bZsKfKOy-r0/видео.htmlsi=OnVnJInxHJStMiw6
Also - if you haven’t already - head over to the fullfatrr forum - in the wiki section is a link to the workshop manual - you need the files for intake manifold removal and then oil cooler removal. The procedures are well laid out and fairly easy to follow.
Why anyone would want the 5.0 sc when theres a 4.4 tdv8
Because Supercharged Petrol V8 - obvious when you really think about it 🫠
@@fullfat4x4 Eureka!!! Now you've explained it like that it's obvious - supercharger all the way.
Haha glad you are on board! 👌 the 4.4 TDV8 would be the perfect engine if it we’re not for emissions systems - just have to keep a watchful eye on them.
@@fullfat4x4 I just use it for a tow car to collect my sale cars. Better than driving a recovery truck LOL
Could be ULEZ compliance…