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 6th Gear Noise??? |
Ianh
 22nd Aug 2025 11:08am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 6 · Views: 260 · Subject: 6th Gear Noise??? |
| If it’s possible to record the sound , then post the sound on here with background info on speed etc it may trigger some thoughts, especially with someone like Dave at Ashcroft transmissions (Ashtra ... |
| Diff lock won’t engage |
Ianh
21st Aug 2025 12:33am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 18 · Views: 6905 · Subject: Diff lock won’t engage |
Exactly this.
Usually this is because the selector mechanism has atrophied through lack of use and consequent lack of lubrication, but remedying it is not necessarily straightforward since it depen ... |
| 6th Gear Noise??? |
Ianh
20th Aug 2025 6:41pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 6 · Views: 260 · Subject: 6th Gear Noise??? |
The heater blower ducting, where it meets the blower box is a very poor ill fitting design. Basically a touch fit sealed by a bit of sponge foam. ! What engineer could possibly be proud of that !!
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| Indy Service Price |
Ianh
20th Aug 2025 5:55pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 403 · Subject: Indy Service Price |
I prefer to drain from below as it gets all the oil out, plus any sludge, and as I have magnetic plugs I can see if there are any ferrous fillings etc to be concerned about.
I’m really not keen ... |
| 6th Gear Noise??? |
Ianh
20th Aug 2025 12:07pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 6 · Views: 260 · Subject: 6th Gear Noise??? |
| On the 2.2 there is a distinctive change in engine performance when changing from 5th to 6th as the engine map changes when in 6th and more power is provided. You really do notice the vehicle pulls mu ... |
| Indy Service Price |
Ianh
20th Aug 2025 11:37am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 403 · Subject: Indy Service Price |
| The gearbox oil change is quoted at circa 100k miles, however it’s prudent to change it more regularly and as it’s only 2.2 Litres on a 2.4 engined Puma its not expensive. I change mine every 30k ... |
| Intermittent 2.2 engine power loss |
Ianh
20th Aug 2025 10:54am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 12 · Views: 432 · Subject: Intermittent 2.2 engine power loss |
| The radiator can spring a small leak on the lower nearside just above the hoses. A tell tale green stain on the radiator will show if it is leaking. Note Nissens make a very good and low price radiato ... |
| Indy Service Price |
Ianh
20th Aug 2025 10:44am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 403 · Subject: Indy Service Price |
| A good trusted small local garage should be well capable of doing the work. Our vehicles are pretty simple. If you ask them to grease the prop UJ’s while up on the ramps it would be beneficial as ... |
| Indy Service Price |
Ianh
20th Aug 2025 10:36am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 403 · Subject: Indy Service Price |
That is high.
For instance, CSK landrover, a great Indy and site sponsor, charge £145 for an oil and filter service and £305 for a full service, I.e all filters, engine oil change and flush, com ... |
| Intermittent 2.2 engine power loss |
Ianh
19th Aug 2025 10:07pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 12 · Views: 432 · Subject: Intermittent 2.2 engine power loss |
| Note: The 2.4 ECU uses a cylinder head temperature sensor to calculate the coolant temperature whereas the 2.2 has a separate dedicated sensor to directly measure coolant temperature and feed that to ... |
| Puma 90 10AS unit Alarm upgrade |
Ianh
18th Aug 2025 5:09pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 17 · Views: 942 · Subject: Puma 90 10AS unit Alarm upgrade |
| Pm sent with details |
| Puma 90 10AS unit Alarm upgrade |
Ianh
18th Aug 2025 2:13pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 17 · Views: 942 · Subject: Puma 90 10AS unit Alarm upgrade |
| You get some more male and female connectors to break into the loom at the bonnet switch, extend the loom to the switches behind the the headlight surrounds, then back to the loom at the bonnet switch ... |
| Puma Shift R |
Ianh
16th Aug 2025 7:20pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 16 · Views: 3164 · Subject: Puma Shift R |
| My original lever is still working well after 12 years. I’ve had it out to remove the transfer case and regressed with lashings of red rubber grease as that’s friendly to plastic and rubber and v ... |
| What to use on Mud flaps |
Ianh
16th Aug 2025 7:15pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 707 · Subject: What to use on Mud flaps |
| Dirty boy !!! |
| What to use on Mud flaps |
Ianh
16th Aug 2025 5:13pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 707 · Subject: What to use on Mud flaps |
On the rubber mudflaps on my classic Defender 110 I first spray and scrub with Meguiars APC , 1 part apc 4 parts water. Then rinse.
Then use good old car plan black trim wax applied with a sponge. ... |
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