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DIY fix it

8 (57.1%)

Pay someone to fix it

0 (0%)

Invest a tenner in some petrol and matches

5 (35.7%)

Take up WBAC's offer

1 (7.1%)

Total Members Voted: 14

Voting closed: 14 July 2023, 16:07:01

[TheBoy]

P006A.  DTC snapshot data shows very low boost pressure, suspect a loss of boost pressure.

Sent the DTC snapshot data and some photos to that DTM geezer, and he concurs that one of the intake manifolds has split being the most likely cause.  Cheap, crap, plastic shite that plagues this engine.  Still, to be expected when it was a JV between the yanks and the French

[STEMO]

Plastic, you say? Print one off and do it yourself 

[Doctor Gollum]

You forgot the 'Buy a Mercedes' option

[Sir Tigger KC]

We know you want to. 

[Doctor Gollum]

We know you want to. 

I might even be able to return it when it doesn't work 

[STEMO]

We know you want to. 

That's very reasonable. I would do both sides just to be sure 

[Sir Tigger KC]

We know you want to. 

That's very reasonable. I would do both sides just to be sure 

It probably takes a week just to get at the manifold, but TB likes a challenge! 

[STEMO]

We know you want to. 

That's very reasonable. I would do both sides just to be sure 

It probably takes a week just to get at the manifold, but TB likes a challenge! 

He can strip it down of an evening instead of binge watching Mama Mia 

[Andy B]

You forgot the 'Buy a Mercedes' option

 

[Sir Tigger KC]

We know you want to. 

That's very reasonable. I would do both sides just to be sure 

It probably takes a week just to get at the manifold, but TB likes a challenge! 

He can strip it down of an evening instead of binge watching Mama Mia

Yes 

[Doctor Gollum]

We know you want to. 

That's very reasonable. I would do both sides just to be sure 

It probably takes a week just to get at the manifold, but TB likes a challenge! 

He can strip it down of an evening whilst binge watching Mama Mia 

Fixed

[TheBoy]

You forgot the 'Buy a Mercedes' option

I only added viable options

[TheBoy]

If I do DIY, have to decide if the genuine part is better quality than pattern.

Genuine part looks to be about £300, including the gasket and bolts.

Britpart pattern looks to be around £130ish.

Won't be buying a Ching Chong special from egay, as it really looks a shit to change, and only want to do it once.

[Raeturbo]

Is it on v6 diesel?

[TheBoy]

Is it on v6 diesel?

Yup

[VXL V6]

If I do DIY, have to decide if the genuine part is better quality than pattern.

Genuine part looks to be about £300, including the gasket and bolts.

Britpart pattern looks to be around £130ish.

Won't be buying a Ching Chong special from egay, as it really looks a shit to change, and only want to do it once.

I wouldn't consider anything other than genuine or the OEM personally.

[Raeturbo]

Happened to my sons too, although after it was mapped decat, de dpf etc. apparently the replacement ones are strengthened

[Nick W]

If I do DIY, have to decide if the genuine part is better quality than pattern.

Genuine part looks to be about £300, including the gasket and bolts.

Britpart pattern looks to be around £130ish.

Won't be buying a Ching Chong special from egay, as it really looks a shit to change, and only want to do it once.

I wouldn't consider anything other than genuine or the OEM personally.

I wouldn't consider that a big enough saving if it's as bad a job as it looks. Especially as it's a work car.


 The Britpart one is probably the Ebay cheapie in a prettier box.

[Raeturbo]

His cost £650 per side all in.

[TheBoy]

His cost £650 per side all in.

Was that a while back, as looks like part price (for genuine) has crept up in last few years...

[Raeturbo]

That was 18 months ago at mistermatic a Jag specialist in Swansea very good service 👍 they went at different times so I dare say it would have been better to have changed both whilst there, would have been cheaper

[TheBoy]

That was 18 months ago at mistermatic a Jag specialist in Swansea very good service 👍 they went at different times so I dare say it would have been better to have changed both whilst there, would have been cheaper

The general consensus is to do both together, but from what I can see, the only commonality is the throttle body, which is about a 15-20 min job....

[TheBoy]

Currently neck and neck between the DIY repair and the burn it (I voted for burning)....

[Marks DTM Calib]

Get on with the DIY, it does not look that bad a job, plus the XJ is a much nicer drive and place to be than a Merc 

[TheBoy]

Get on with the DIY, it does not look that bad a job, plus the XJ is a much nicer drive and place to be than a Merc 

I'd hate to see your idea of a tricky job !

[Marks DTM Calib]

Get on with the DIY, it does not look that bad a job, plus the XJ is a much nicer drive and place to be than a Merc 

I'd hate to see your idea of a tricky job !

Is it easier than a clutch on a modern front wheel drive, is it easier then welding cills on a rotten Ford, is it easier than a V6 head gasket change, is it easier than spark plugs on a smart car, I would say yes, its just unboting bits to get to them 

[TheBoy]

You make it sound easy.  You know you will get lots of phone calls if I am daft enough to attempt this 

[Andy B]

....
 is it easier than spark plugs on a smart car,  ....

That depends on which Smart 
The 450/452 cars with the 6 spark plug engine is a bugger as all the back end has to come off to do the lower 3
however ..... the 451 cars with the Mitsubishi engine is no more difficult than any other car ..... they're right there at the back ... coil per plug. 

[Andy B]

You make it sound easy.  You know you will get lots of phone calls if I am daft enough to attempt this 

What could possibly go wrong! 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Get on with the DIY, it does not look that bad a job, plus the XJ is a much nicer drive and place to be than a Merc 

I'd hate to see your idea of a tricky job !

If you do decide to torch if for the insurance park it next to a caravan or two.

Seriously though, what Mark says. .....he seems to know a thing or two about cars.

[JamesV6CDX]

If you want some mutual support / a curry / few beers then let me know

[Viral_Jim]

Britpart pattern looks to be around £130ish.

Won't be buying a Ching Chong special from egay, as it really looks a shit to change, and only want to do it once.

You are aware that the only difference between these two options is a Britpart branded box?

They aren't nicknamed Sh!tPart for nothing you know. 

[TheBoy]

(genuine) part ordered.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

(genuine) part ordered.

Now all you need is a positive attitude and a 'can do' mentality.

......and if you f*uck it up you can always blame Mr DTM.

[Sir Tigger KC]

(genuine) part ordered.

How much?    Do tell... 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Perhaps it's time for a petrol black pussy to replace the derv black pussy.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304296810135?

[TheBoy]

(genuine) part ordered.

How much?    Do tell... 

Managed to get a few quid off, down from £330 ish to £230ish, including delivery.

[TheBoy]

Perhaps it's time for a petrol black pussy to replace the derv black pussy.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304296810135?

Or an XJR 575....

[Viral_Jim]

Or an XJR 575....

You definitely should, if only so the rest of us can have a laugh at your single figure mpg numbers 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Perhaps it's time for a petrol black pussy to replace the derv black pussy.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304296810135?

Or an XJR 575....

I very nearly bought one, but didn't.....something I now regret.

Lets face it, most on here will be worm food in 10 or 15 years so instead of finding reasons why we shouldn't, we should find reasons why we should.