Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
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plocker wrote:
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Not the greatest of pictures. But new wheels now on
Like the wheels!
5th Jan 2018 10:57 pm
plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
Posts: 828
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Bit better in the light. Just needs a wash and some tyre shine.05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
6th Jan 2018 9:36 am
KPTV8
Member Since: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Itinerant
Posts: 136
Best car I've owned. D4 V8 RHD import next car ?
Delighted with mine, just turned 60k, best car I've had in 45 years of motoring.
For the future I'm pondering an import D4 V8 RHD, I'd be interested talking to anyone thinking the same way ? Reckon once I've worn THAT out I'll be too old to be on the road anyway !!
I've had great help from two super indy workshops, one in Bletchley another in Ballymena, happy to recommend if anyone's looking for reliable, honest experienced techs.
I reckon these D3 V8s will become "Classic Cars".
Happy New Year to all, this forum continues to be a huge help !! Kevin.
14th Jan 2018 6:19 am
maccers
Member Since: 08 Dec 2012
Location: SE Kent
Posts: 273
I keep having a brief look at Aussie eBay etc looking for D4 V8's but I'll stick.
I think mine will be due a torque converter sometime in the future, just starting to get some slip up steep hills, but she'll be staying as she's just the right combo of rugged working vehicle and smart, comfy cruiser.
Unfortunately looking like I will be getting a company car with a new job but the disco is definitely staying, even if she's barn stored.
14th Jan 2018 10:09 am
plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
Posts: 828
My TC lasted until 135k then gave up. I would even consider a new block in mine to keep it!05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
14th Jan 2018 10:18 am
maccers
Member Since: 08 Dec 2012
Location: SE Kent
Posts: 273
Just ticked over 130k, so sounds about right!
14th Jan 2018 10:50 am
plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
Posts: 828
So much better with a new one.05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
14th Jan 2018 10:51 am
maccers
Member Since: 08 Dec 2012
Location: SE Kent
Posts: 273
The engine (touch wood) is perfect, silky smooth, so would like to get her running sweetly all round with a TC.
No judder just yet, only a bit of slip on very steep hills and a slight vibration when absolutely gunning it. I'll look to get it changed sooner rather than later though.
14th Jan 2018 11:00 am
plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
Posts: 828
What your discribing is the stator bush. You are leaking fluid past the TC and making it inefficient.
You prob need a gearbox recon rather than just a tc05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
14th Jan 2018 11:02 am
maccers
Member Since: 08 Dec 2012
Location: SE Kent
Posts: 273
I was only intending on dropping the box once so it was going to be box and TC done anyway
so not too much bother
14th Jan 2018 11:13 am
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6566
When changing oil, are you guys:
- using genuine LR (LR031439) or OEM oil filter?
- using genuine LR (PHE000112) or OEM air filter? Not interested in K&N “performance” filters
- my cabin air filter is a Mann FP2747, with active charcoal and some kind of anti-bacterial treatment and it feels much better than the previous plain paper filter which let odors through that the vehicle came with
Not that I have any scientific data to back it up but since MANN’s cabin filter is so nice I was going to use their air filter, C 31 196, too.
Also, assuming normal driving - are you doing oil changes every 12000 km (7500 miles) or something else?
Edit: intriguingly Mobil now recommends Mobil 1™ FS 0W-40 as the primary choice for motor oil. The cap says 5W-30. Must have changed within the last 12 years
21st Jan 2018 6:08 pm
plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
Posts: 828
I'm changing yearly, but that's around the 4000 mile mark05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
21st Jan 2018 9:39 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6566
I’ve done about 9000 km since last change (purchased in September) so I’m definitely needing to change earlier than once a year
Any thoughts on the oil? I browsed the internet and 5W-30, 5W-40 and 0W-40 seem to be what people put in.
21st Jan 2018 9:52 pm
plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
Posts: 828
I use magnatec 5w30. Used it in every car I've ever owed in different weights.
Although my 335i took 5w30 too05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
21st Jan 2018 10:00 pm
V8.Landy
Member Since: 04 Aug 2014
Location: Jakarta
Posts: 8
We've got one here!!
Greetings from the lands of volcanoes and earthquakes!!
Sorry I got too excited to meet other fellow V8s I know mine's not UK reg'd but I really do hope that I can visit GB bringing along my D3 with me! Now that will be a long drive
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I know mine's not UK reg'd but I really do hope that I can visit GB bringing along my D3 with me! Now that will be a long drive 
