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 Un-wiring a trailer socket and relocation to crossmember |
InternationalDBA
 20th Apr 2024 11:58pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 1395 · Subject: Instructions Required |
I am changing my chassis and now need to rewire the tow bar.
The screws on the flap on the driver's side were seized.
They were too hard to drill or hacksaw so I ground them down with a grinding whe ... |
| Installing a aux power socket in the rear |
InternationalDBA
12th Apr 2024 6:22pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 154 · Views: 263698 · Subject: Black wire and purple wire with a connector at the end |
I am fitting a new chassis to my 2008 Defender.
I refitted the loom in the chassis and wired up the NSR lights with no problem.
However, on the OSR there is an extra connector at the end of 2 wires, ... |
| Engine, Gearbox & Transfer Box Oil Change |
InternationalDBA
7th Apr 2024 2:09pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 194 · Views: 322885 · Subject: Engine, Gearbox & Transfer Box Oil Change |
| I don,t know if this would work on a puma but on my TD5 i feed a length of clear plastic pipe down to the gearbox filler plug from under the bonnet poke a small funnel in the end of the pipe and pour ... |
| A Frame (V frame?) |
InternationalDBA
16th Oct 2023 10:43pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 12 · Views: 1070 · Subject: A Frame (V frame?) |
Still with the chassis swap, I am moving the rear axle A frame from the old to the new chassis.
The 2 legs are attached to the chassis with thick bolts, which I have now removed.
The nuts have a str ... |
| Chassis Swap |
InternationalDBA
16th Oct 2023 10:35pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 770 · Subject: Chassis Swap |
Thank you for the replies.
By coincidence I went to my MOT station last Friday with my son and his Fiat 500.
The garage is well into Defenders and also said that I may have to drill some holes mysel ... |
| Chassis Swap |
InternationalDBA
13th Oct 2023 9:09am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 770 · Subject: Chassis Swap |
It is a Richards chassis.
I chose it because it was featured in a book I am using to help me.
Yes, the chassis is galvanised.
I have spent quite a long time painting it black and can confirm that t ... |
| Chassis Swap |
InternationalDBA
13th Oct 2023 9:00am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 770 · Subject: Chassis Swap |
Hello,
I am replacing the chassis on a LWB 2008 Puma.
I have the old and new chassis side by side and am moving the suspension from one to the other.
I notice that the new chassis has far fewer h ... |
| Gearbox Removal |
InternationalDBA
18th Jun 2023 9:26pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 625 · Subject: Gearbox Removal |
| Thank you. |
| LOF HD rear half shafts? |
InternationalDBA
17th Jun 2023 10:20pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 19 · Views: 4363 · Subject: LOF Solid Half Shafts |
| I fitted these about a year ago and they are working well. |
| Gearbox Removal |
InternationalDBA
17th Jun 2023 10:14pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 625 · Subject: Gearbox Removal |
I have just started a chassis replacement.
Firstly, I noticed that the crossmember below my gearbox was back to front.
When I turned it around I saw a gap between the crossmember and gearbox and t ... |
| Puma 2.4 Piston Removal |
InternationalDBA
26th May 2019 7:42am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 2870 · Subject: Puma 2.4 Piston Removal |
Yes, I know that.
I rebuilt a Morris Marina engine with the same problem in 1986.
The problem with the Puma 2.4 is that it has a 2" deep lower crankcase which will not come off.
This is a Ford ... |
| Puma 2.4 Piston Removal |
InternationalDBA
19th May 2019 1:52pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 2870 · Subject: Puma 2.4 Piston Removal |
I have a Puma 2.4 engine in a 2008 Defender with 150,000+ miles.
I believe it has small end failure so I am trying to remove the pistons.
Has anybody done this with the engine in place?
That is wha ... |
| Best replacement TDCi clutch |
InternationalDBA
19th Feb 2018 9:24pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 29 · Views: 21764 · Subject: Best replacement TDCi clutch |
| I fitted a National clutch to mine at 119,000 miles. Still going well at 133,000 miles. |
| Greasing front propshaft |
InternationalDBA
19th Feb 2018 8:58pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 28 · Views: 13119 · Subject: Greasing front propshaft |
| I struggle with this job too with my grease gun if the propshaft is on the vehicle. |
| Puma Engine Noise |
InternationalDBA
19th Feb 2018 7:37am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 5942 · Subject: Puma Engine Noise |
Thank you all for your feedback.
As a first step I have added a disclaimer in capital letters at the end of the video's description explaining what I did wrong.
When I get a moment I will add a ... |
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