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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3322  
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Are they both XS spec?
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26th Mar 2024 3:10pm |
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| Puma_MOG Member Since: 08 Sep 2017 Location: Cheshire Posts: 103 
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Apologies, yes, both are XS and spec wise almost identical.
The 14 has better alloys whilst the 64 has full carpeting and the mentioned DSC and headliner. |
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26th Mar 2024 4:06pm |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2054 
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virtual identical spec / cars means you buy on condition and service history IMO.......
unless you simply prefer colour or similar?? |
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26th Mar 2024 4:14pm |
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| Puma_MOG Member Since: 08 Sep 2017 Location: Cheshire Posts: 103
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Both the same colour as well.
So, I've got to look and the 14 reg is the one I've put an offer on. I raised a concern that I felt the clutch pedal felt feather light which IIRC from years ago when I hand a Puma 90 2.2, the clutch had more heft to it. I did ask if by chance it's been modified but was assured it's stock. Does this seem odd, what with many putting in kits to lighten the clutch? |
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26th Mar 2024 7:10pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16879 
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I'd say it's worth paying more to avoid the DSC, but I am probably a cynical Luddite.
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26th Mar 2024 7:11pm |
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| Puma_MOG Member Since: 08 Sep 2017 Location: Cheshire Posts: 103
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Can someone confirm how the clutch pedal should feel? I mentioned this to the dealer and they stated it's normal for a low mileage example. However, I seem to recall my previous 90, also a Puma 2.2, felt much stiffer.
The pedal was butter soft! Feeling a tad nervous now... |
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27th Mar 2024 7:37am |
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| andy63 Member Since: 30 Jun 2023 Location: north east Posts: 239 
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It sounds to me like there might be a servo fitted on the clutch..
Not hard to check.. Lift the bonnet and have a look for a small servo and you will see the clutch master cylinder is now on the end of a servo unit.. Or it might have the lof assist spring and uprated master that some fit, but your description points to a servo.. When or if you fit that it does feel odd having such a light clutch👍 Click image to enlarge Edit.. The other give away of a servo been fitted is your coolant header tank is likely on the nearside wing now Last edited by andy63 on 27th Mar 2024 8:45am. Edited 1 time in total |
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27th Mar 2024 8:43am |
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| lightning Member Since: 23 Apr 2009 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2245
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As above
lf the clutch works fine then maybe someone fitted some kind of clutch assist device. The clutch will usually get heavier when at the end of its life, not lighter. |
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27th Mar 2024 8:44am |
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| Puma_MOG Member Since: 08 Sep 2017 Location: Cheshire Posts: 103
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Thanks All.
I did look under the bonnet but wasn't looking for anything in particular. I'll ask the dealer again to check and confirm if something was added by the previous owner. He seems to think not hence my concern. As always, the info and support on this site is fantastic. |
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27th Mar 2024 8:49am |
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