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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4507  
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Serviced the 2008 Puma this morning. I used the Allmakes PR2 filter kit. I chose this kit over another cheaper option because it contains a Stanadyne fuel filter. Stanadyne supply the Land Rover genuine fuel filter you get with your new Defender. Also included is a Mann air filter and a Mahle engine oil filter and a sump plug.
I got the kit from here http://www.land-rover-parts-shop.com/en/ui/. Excelent service Sadly the kit does not contain sand which is usful for used oil spillages. I always seem to get used oil on the ground when removing the sump plug. Almost had a shower in it this morning while lying on the ground removing the sump plug - it gushes out. Anyway I was prepared with some bags of sand purchased during the Winter. A little sand really does clean up an oil pool on the ground! The diesel filter comes with clear instructions in pictoral form printed on it so no problems there. Before removing the old filter I filled the new one with diesel. I was trying to prop it up against the back wheel while I removed the old one but was finding it hard to get it to balance. My daughter, who has Down Syndrome, handed me the box that the filter came in and told me to put the filter in the box. Problem solved - one upright filter full of diesel, until next doors cat landed on the scene. More sand, great stuff. When fitting the diesel filter I found it best to lie down and look up at the housing. It is very easy to see where the fitting lugs on the new filter fit. The airfilter was easily changed but I find refitting the top of the filterbox a real awkward job.I was contemplating removing the wing or filter box at one stage. Whoever designed this Machiavellian contraption probably never changed an airfilter on a Puma. Ah yes, the usefulness of sand....... 1982 88" 2.25 diesel 1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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19th Feb 2014 4:08pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610  
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http://www.drainplug.co.uk/accessories.html If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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19th Feb 2014 5:05pm |
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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4507
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1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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19th Feb 2014 5:08pm |
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| Norm4n Member Since: 31 Aug 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 329
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I would do transfer boxes if you didn't do them
My local independent said he's found lots of water contaminated oil recently with people 'flood wading' |
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19th Feb 2014 7:25pm |
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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4507
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Did the gearboxes last service. Have not done any wading since then
1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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19th Feb 2014 7:55pm |
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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4507
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The lid is wonderfully easy to fit without the airfilter in place!  Will give the pushing bit a go next service. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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19th Feb 2014 10:45pm |
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| AlanH Member Since: 15 Mar 2010 Location: WA Posts: 242 
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When I bought my Puma it had been serviced entirely by one of the 2 stealers here in Perth WA. Air filter box top was not on properly and had allowed water (from a rare downpour) to soak completely the back end of the filter.
Off I went and spoke to the service manager who immediately gave me a new one and I fitted it myself a couple of hours later. The trick is to fit the element into the box lid and whilst leaning on the wing keep the end furthest from you tipped up and slide it (the top cover and filter) under the wing towards you. When it stops because of the filter hitting the front edge use your fingers to tuck the element "leaves" back towards you and it will gently slide down and the back of the top will fit nicely under the catches and the job is done. Now carry on getting oil all over the garage floor and you'll be happy. AlanH. |
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28th Feb 2014 10:21am |
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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4507
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1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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28th Feb 2014 7:00pm |
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| AWOL Member Since: 31 Oct 2013 Location: UK Posts: 222 |
That's really useful. I'll check the prices (Stahlbus do something similar)... probably going to fit one at first oil change as I like doing an intermediate change before the "official" scheduled ones. Oil is cheap compared to engines! |
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1st Mar 2014 8:26am |
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| Mack Member Since: 11 Jan 2014 Location: Central America Posts: 58 
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Taking advantage of this home service post, my next service is very near and I was planning to do it at home. I was considering leaving the sump plug and filter off overnight to completely drain the engine oil. Any thoughts opinion or advice on this? Should I do it with the engine warm like they do at the stealers or should I do it cold.
Thanks mates Appreciate it |
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2nd Mar 2014 4:55am |
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| AWOL Member Since: 31 Oct 2013 Location: UK Posts: 222 |
I always drain when the oil is a little warm so that it flows better BUT not at full operating temperature in case I end up with it all over hands.
No advantage of leaving the plug out overnight. By the time most of the flow has stopped you'd only have a relatively small amount of oil left in. Say you get 100ml more out, you'll be adding (at a guess) 5l or so of fresh oil, then that's only 2% old oil. |
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2nd Mar 2014 7:44am |
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| AlanH Member Since: 15 Mar 2010 Location: WA Posts: 242
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Yes always do it warm as more of the junk will be floating and should flush out better. Just make sure your pan is well placed and undo plug at an angle where it won't go over you or up/down your arm.
I always let it drain while I remove/replace the filter, clean or replace the air filter and generally muck about under there not forgetting of course to grease what nipples I can get at. Any I miss I do when the oils back in. At least you'll know it's all done and will have saved a heap at the same time......more to spend down the pub. AlanH. |
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2nd Mar 2014 9:24am |
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| rossy Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Co. Roscommon Posts: 1296 
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another little tip that works for me is not to take off the oil filler cap until you have undone the sump plug. It means that the initial flow of oil doesn't come out in a mad rush.
I'm going to let the dealer change my fuel filter this year. I managed it OK last year (with forum advice) but flippin heck - diesel everywhere ! |
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2nd Mar 2014 11:38am |
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| AlanH Member Since: 15 Mar 2010 Location: WA Posts: 242
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You really shouldn't get diesel every where Rossy if you fill it to just about 20mils of the top. That's what I did recently then started her up and let it tick over normally for a couple of minutes.
When I do long trips in to remote areas if I will need to change the fuel filter I shall carry a spare plus just enough fuel to do the top up. AlanH. |
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4th Mar 2014 9:46am |
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