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pierrej

Member Since: 21 Jul 2012
Location: Perth, W.A.
Posts: 16

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Blenheim Silver

Wading and water proofing

Hi All,

I am preparing to take my 90 out for it's first trip next weekend. There should be some water crossings, and I need some tips on sealing the compartments under the seats, and what else should be sealed on the 90.

Please can you give me your experiences?

Thanks,
Pierre

23rd Aug 2012 2:37am

robharvey

Member Since: 14 Dec 2009
Location: Durban
Posts: 86

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White

Definitely seal the driver's seat box. I didn't and it cost me an ABS module and modulator, which aren't cheap. I have since had it sealed from the inside, but I'm also going to seal it from the outside as well.

You won't be able to seal it entirely as water may always enter where the harnesses enter the box, but if you're that deep you've got bigger issues to worry about.

I've seen quite a few of the Ozzies have a Mulgo e-box (I think). That moves the electrics underneath the centre cubby, thereby raising them about 6 inches, and creating space under the driver for other stuff. If we could get them here in SA I'd go for one of those.

23rd Aug 2012 5:42am

skoller

Member Since: 27 Oct 2011
Location: australia
Posts: 7

Water and mud can get in the cut out in the clutch housing where the ckp sensor is just under the exhaust manifold. It has a heat shield over it but that wont stop too much from getting in. I found the hole after getting my Puma back after a clutch replacement and checked things out to find that the heat shield was left off hanging on the cabling to the CKP sensor.You can see the flywheel through the hole. Not sure if it can be sealed.

23rd Aug 2012 8:02am

pierrej

Member Since: 21 Jul 2012
Location: Perth, W.A.
Posts: 16

Rob, Thanks for the tip. That is definitely the long term solution. If I get a Mulgo, I will weigh it up and get a quote to ship to RSA, and will let you know. Otherwise, if I have family come over, and it is not too awkward or heavy they can take one back for you.

Skollar, I am having my de-cat pipe and silencer replacement pipe fitted in the next week. I will have a look. If anyone else has experience with this I would like to hear from them as well.

Thanks,
Pierre

24th Aug 2012 4:17am

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8578

We now have the GMB Mittelbox in stock which comes with digital voltmeter, switch, has holes predrilled for cabling grommets etc

Brendan

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24th Aug 2012 6:12pm

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green

Brendan - they don't look waterproof at all?

17th Oct 2012 8:12pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7711

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

leeds wrote:
We now have the GMB Mittelbox
Brendan

couldnt find it on your website but found it here

http://www.gmb-mount.de/shop.htm?http://ww...htm~inhalt Cheers

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

17th Oct 2012 9:50pm

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