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JR Member Since: 07 Dec 2012 Location: Auchtermuchty Posts: 532 |
NFU have been insuring my modified cars for 30 years, from Group 2 Mk1 Escort steel arched big-winged RS1600 to my current 200Tdi with tweaked pump & Turbo & big Intercooler.
Best deal through a Branch rather than their Call Centre though. |
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11th Aug 2015 1:07pm |
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BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785 |
So Land Rover have just quoted £1117.68 for a new turbo fitted including gaskets etc Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black |
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11th Aug 2015 1:54pm |
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bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 |
How was it before the service ?
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11th Aug 2015 2:06pm |
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BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785 |
Ha ha, it was fine, the test carried out today proved that it is not loosing pressure but the actuator and control side is goosed and they come as one part.
I did a search on here and the issues talked about regarding it goi g into limp mode with no MIL coming on are exactly what is happening. They all found 2 stored fault codes when the diagnosed it. Russell 2011MY 110 XS USW Black |
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11th Aug 2015 2:17pm |
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markalpha Member Since: 23 Apr 2008 Location: Downham Market Posts: 690 |
NFU North Walsham office have always been great re mods including Remap.
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20th Aug 2015 8:03am |
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Disco_Mikey Member Since: 16 Nov 2014 Location: Dundee Posts: 531 |
At that sort of money, it is well worth sticking a hybrid on there, for an extra couple of hundred quid http://www.alivetuning.com/product/billet-...ender-2-4/ |
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20th Aug 2015 8:08am |
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BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785 |
It's been a few years since I've been to North Walsham when I spent my time at Paston College, but far from down Market!
Well NFU can back last Friday saying no problem and the called up on Monday to say they would ad a minimum 30% loading to my policy for the turbo and the add an additional loading for the BHP increase once the final figure was know! I contacted BAS direct and PM'd Pete last Friday and haven't had a response so took the cheaper and quicker option and have booked it in to have the turbo replaced by Land Rover on Monday. Russell 2011MY 110 XS USW Black |
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20th Aug 2015 9:09am |
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couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826 |
Was that your local agent or NFU Central...?
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20th Aug 2015 9:31am |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17305 |
There was an issue with the wiring harness to the turbo actuator being stretched too tight over the A/C compressor and consequently suffering damage resulting in actuator malfunctions.
I don't know if you have A/C or are aware of this, but it might be worth checking if not already done before splashing the cash on a new turbo. |
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20th Aug 2015 10:01am |
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party monkey Member Since: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Oxon. Posts: 1311 |
NFU Buckingham office refused to quote on my 110 last year as once I told them about the remap and the other minor odds & sods they came back saying my vehicle was 'too modified'! Anyone knowing my 110 would hardly describe it as such....
They then asked if they could quote me for my home/contents insurance! NFU were then told to FRO Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless. |
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20th Aug 2015 6:19pm |
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Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 |
Not very user friendly - my g/f rang up this week to ask for a quote on our Defender. First queston was "Are you the registered keeper", to which she replied no as my name is on the paperwork. NFU then refused to continue as they could only speak to the registered keeper!
Well done NFU |
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9th Dec 2015 1:07pm |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17305 |
The actuator is generally available on its own, albeit not from Land Rover.
There are also specialists who will repair and overhaul turbos for reasonable prices. |
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9th Dec 2015 1:10pm |
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