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gbmud

Member Since: 02 Jun 2013
Location: Sussex, UK
Posts: 167

New 2.2, odd noise? Or do they all do that?

I bought a new 110 XS USW last week and drove home from the dealer in the rain, windows closed, all was well. Once on the drive I did not use it for a couple of days, by which time the weather had cleared up. When I drive the car with the (drivers) window open there is a noise which sounds a lot like a blowing exhaust. It does not seem to get markedly louder at higher engine speeds and loads as one might expect from a blowing exhaust, I wondered if it might be something EGR related - it is audible in the wing intake vent at tickover when you stand next to the vent.

So, is it a case of 'they all do that sir' or is it likely that there is something amiss? Apart from being a long way to the nearest Landrover dealer I do not want to get there only to have them tell me that there is nothing wrong (and that Landrover intend their product to sound broken!), at which point I feel stupid. I have no other 2.2 available to me for reference. I also cannot seem to be bothered to get wet (raining again) and probably burned looking for a leak myself. Perhaps it is a DPF thing?

Any thoughts/suggestions?

Cheers

Chris

23rd Sep 2013 10:08am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7705

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Chris, you sure its not just the air intake noise, it is very pronounced on a PUMA over your Td5. Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop

23rd Sep 2013 10:10am

limbrickh

Member Since: 05 Oct 2012
Location: Canterbury
Posts: 20

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Hi Chris

I have a 2.2 CSW and when I first got it I had a similar worry to you. The demo 2.2 that I had driven had a raised air intake and I hadn't noticed the induction noise but on the one I was delivered (no RAI), the noise was very pronounced - almost embarrassingly loud. I wondered whether an air boxhose had come off or something.

For the 1000k service I got them to look at it and they gave me another 2.2 (no RAI) as a loaner vehicle. It too was very loud (although didnt seem quite as loud as mine). The dealer came back and said everything was as it should be. So I guess they are all like that.

I have since added a factory RAI and the noise is greatly reduced.

23rd Sep 2013 10:22am

gbmud

Member Since: 02 Jun 2013
Location: Sussex, UK
Posts: 167

Thanks guys, perhaps it is normal then. It certainly is almost embarrassingly loud. I will try to get a listen to another if I see one around...

Chris

23rd Sep 2013 10:25am

gbmud

Member Since: 02 Jun 2013
Location: Sussex, UK
Posts: 167

Thanks guys, perhaps it is normal then. It certainly is almost embarrassingly loud. I will try to get a listen to another if I see one around...

Chris

23rd Sep 2013 10:28am

pjb

Member Since: 08 Apr 2009
Location: Sunny Oxford
Posts: 1244

normal my neighbour was sure I had done something to the engine as it had a bit of a roar

2020 P300 HSE

23rd Sep 2013 11:04am

keith

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 2164

Normal . Air intake growl . Or burst exhaust if you hear it that way ...... Oh yeh ! And all the panel dinks .... There normal too

Click image to enlarge

23rd Sep 2013 1:37pm

nicks

Member Since: 21 Aug 2008
Location: south coast
Posts: 469

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Alaska White

just picked my new one up and it makes the same noise, i was going to mention it to the dealers. it sounds as though the air box is missing.

23rd Sep 2013 3:52pm

TJ101

Member Since: 30 May 2007
Location: Taunton Somerset
Posts: 3747

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

As said ,, normal Chris,,

All mine have done the same, much less so when the RAI is fitted California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK

23rd Sep 2013 5:50pm

TJ101

Member Since: 30 May 2007
Location: Taunton Somerset
Posts: 3747

23rd Sep 2013 5:50pm

Sonarmender

Member Since: 04 Apr 2013
Location: Guz
Posts: 338

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

Mine did this too and I wondered also if something was amiss but was reassured by the dealer that all Puma 2.2's do this.

Since fitting the 'snort induction mast' it is oh so much quieter. (It has to be done).

You only have one life, live it....forget the cost.
90XS Hardtop

23rd Sep 2013 7:02pm

gbmud

Member Since: 02 Jun 2013
Location: Sussex, UK
Posts: 167

Thanks again guys. Nicks, it does sound a lot like there is no airbox!

I do not think I will be fitting a snorkel. Not just yet anyway....

Cheers

Chris

23rd Sep 2013 7:58pm

schuee

Member Since: 16 Jul 2012
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 378

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

When I was looking for a 110 I test drove a 2.2 and I raised this with the dealer, I noticed it sounded like it was blowing quite loudly. When I took it back, they said this was perfectly normal for the 2.2 Tdci, anyway I went for the 2.4 in the end.

23rd Sep 2013 9:42pm

BigWheels

Member Since: 21 Mar 2010
Location: Somerset
Posts: 1405

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

keith wrote:
Normal . Air intake growl . Or burst exhaust if you hear it that way ...... Oh yeh ! And all the panel dinks .... There normal too

Click image to enlarge

Interesting intake cover in your photo. What make, & do they come in other colours? Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender

23rd Sep 2013 10:18pm

keith

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 2164

They are 5mm machined aluminium , same on wing tops . Sadly can't remember the company but only came in Ali . Cheers .

23rd Sep 2013 10:31pm

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