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 Temporary turbo failure? |
4wheeler
 27th Nov 2017 11:32am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 7092 · Subject: Temporary turbo failure? |
While I have a 2.2 Defender which runs fine as did my 2.4 Defender, I have a 2.4, 2010 Ford Transit with 225,000 km on it.
Every now and then it loses power through lack of turbo boost. Sometimes a ... |
| 2.2 vs 2.4 running temperature |
4wheeler
6th Nov 2017 7:11am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 8 · Views: 5304 · Subject: 2.2 vs 2.4 running temperature |
Hi David,
I found the same when I changed my 2.4 Defender for a 2.2. I found there was a slight increase in running temperature when running over the same roads when using the 2.2.
My local Ford ... |
| Puma airbox removal |
4wheeler
3rd Nov 2017 10:13am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 34 · Views: 34164 · Subject: Puma airbox removal |
| When I installed my Safari snorkel about 3 years ago, from memory I think I removed the headlight assembly to gain better access to the air box as I did not want to drill out the air box support brack ... |
| Turbo boost gauge |
4wheeler
22nd Oct 2017 7:35am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 2 · Views: 1907 · Subject: Turbo boost gauge |
| Why not fit a Scangauge or Ultragauge? They both show turbo boost and am assuming this is what you are after. I have a Scangauge in my 2.2 Defender and an Ultragauge in my 2.4 Transit. They are set ... |
| roll cage please |
4wheeler
19th Oct 2017 10:23am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 17 · Views: 9630 · Subject: roll cage please |
| I got that cage on my 110 2010 and it comes with an internal hoop, right behind your seats. The bulkhead comments are only for 90's and I even got the LR OE cargo barrier fitted. You can do it by your ... |
| Australia 2018 |
4wheeler
12th Oct 2017 11:35am
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 8 · Views: 5037 · Subject: Australia 2018 |
Mark,
Pack your sunscreen, sunnies, hats and fly spray as temperatures from Perth across the Nullarbor to Port Augusta will be in the mid 30's and potentially into low 40 's Celsuis in March.
You ... |
| Known transmission faults |
4wheeler
7th Oct 2017 10:33am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 2130 · Subject: Known transmission faults |
| In my 2013 Defender there is a rev hang feature which keeps the revs up at times. This is almost always evident between 3 - 4th shift up. 99% of the time it does not cause issues but sometimes there ... |
| Long Range Fuel Tanks |
4wheeler
28th Sep 2017 11:26am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 15 · Views: 10011 · Subject: Long Range Fuel Tanks |
Long Range Automotive in Australia manufacture two sill tanks for the Defender 90. I have had them install a 134 litre long range tank to my Defender 110 today. Excellent quality product.
www.lon ... |
| Driving on sand |
4wheeler
11th Aug 2017 7:00am
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 12 · Views: 6217 · Subject: Driving on sand |
| While others experience may be different, I have always run mud tyres on my various 4x4 vehicles and never had any trouble on sand which includes beach sand to driving in the Simpson Desert and crossi ... |
| Ronny Dahl; Nice Defender 130 |
4wheeler
6th Aug 2017 2:32am
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Forum: Pictures & Video · Replies: 15 · Views: 5922 · Subject: Ronny Dahl; Nice Defender 130 |
| Those electrical boxes are called an ExBox and are supplied here is Australia by Mulgo. You should be able to find them at www.expeditioncentre.com.au Daniel has lots of useful products for Land Rov ... |
| Ronny Dahl; Nice Defender 130 |
4wheeler
5th Aug 2017 4:11am
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Forum: Pictures & Video · Replies: 15 · Views: 5922 · Subject: Ronny Dahl; Nice Defender 130 |
| Perhaps in Oz those beds are common as muck, but I was also hoping he'd say where it came from. It looked a really well thought out alloy bed, much more suitable for many applications than the standar ... |
| Pilot bearing grease? |
4wheeler
22nd Jun 2017 11:58am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 8619 · Subject: Pilot bearing grease? |
| ^^ Indeed, a good point. People also nowadays seem to spend far more time with the clutch held out, or riding the clutch, than in the past, and this will of course wear the spigot bearing more (there ... |
| Pilot bearing grease? |
4wheeler
20th Jun 2017 11:45am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 8619 · Subject: Pilot bearing grease? |
Just a word of warning which may be warranted or maybe not from my experience a few years ago.
I know the Ford Transit with the 2.4 engine is not the same vehicle but the components are fairly simi ... |
| Red warning light below rev counter? |
4wheeler
8th Jun 2017 6:55am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 48067 · Subject: Red warning light below rev counter? |
| So since my last post 3 weeks ago I have driven 8000 km up the east cost of Australia and back again. Apart from being a bit noisy, I can't believe how comfortable the box on wheels is to travel in ov ... |
| Red warning light below rev counter? |
4wheeler
20th May 2017 11:23am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 48067 · Subject: Red warning light below rev counter? |
| As mentioned, I only suspect some form of interference as I know I have no issue with any door sensors. The suspected interference is intermittent in my case. I can drive the same section of road an ... |
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