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 Puma gear knob cracking |
InternationalDBA
 25th Jul 2025 4:45pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 24 · Views: 14256 · Subject: Gear Lever Cracking |
This is a common fault apparently.
I noticed mine was going the same way as I was replacing the chassis.
I had to purchase a new one at a cost of just over £200. |
| Green and orange wire |
InternationalDBA
28th Jun 2025 3:21pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 1 · Views: 209 · Subject: Green and orange wire |
Please ignore this post.
I fitted the starter motor a while ago but not the wiring.
I then fitted the water hoses then realised that the wiring still needed to be fitted.
Because the hoses were in ... |
| Green and orange wire |
InternationalDBA
28th Jun 2025 1:43pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 1 · Views: 209 · Subject: Green and orange wire |
Hello, I have a 2008 Defender.
I have refitted the engine after a chassis change and I am trying to reconnect all the wiring.
Part of the loom runs down the left hand side of the engine.
This has b ... |
| 2.4 Turbo to Exhaust Gasket |
InternationalDBA
12th Feb 2025 6:50pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 2646 · Subject: No gasket |
I have the 2.4 engine in a 2008 Defender.
I first removed it in 2016 to change the clutch but there was no gasket.
I removed it again in 2019 to rebuild the engine.
I am currently refitting it now ... |
| Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
InternationalDBA
22nd Jan 2025 9:34am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 23 · Views: 2713 · Subject: Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
I understood what you were saying but in case anybody else didn't, you were simply explaining that the original chassis was made from 2 C shaped pressings welded together top and bottom.
The new Rich ... |
| Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
InternationalDBA
21st Jan 2025 6:42pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 23 · Views: 2713 · Subject: Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
Today I supported the rear of the transmission on a stand.
The next step is to remove the transmission mounts i.e. the bolt-on parts between the chassis and the transmission.
Then I plan to fit ... |
| Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
InternationalDBA
21st Jan 2025 6:35pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 23 · Views: 2713 · Subject: Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
I heard from Richards yesterday and they said:
Hi Andrew
We have recently found an issue that our gearbox mounts were about 6mm to far back this might be causing the issue you’ve spoken of
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| Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
InternationalDBA
19th Jan 2025 10:56am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 23 · Views: 2713 · Subject: Plumb Bob |
Regarding the suggestion from NickMc about using a plumb bob, I measured from the bolt on the transmission mounting on the right hand side to the rear bolt hole on the engine mount on the same side.
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| Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
InternationalDBA
19th Jan 2025 10:41am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 23 · Views: 2713 · Subject: Exhaust Hanger |
Regarding the exhaust hanger, this may just have been a simple mistake during construction.
It was fitted 3 centimetres to the left when compared to the old chassis.
This meant that it missed the cu ... |
| Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
InternationalDBA
19th Jan 2025 10:26am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 23 · Views: 2713 · Subject: Marsland Chassis |
Regarding the comment about the Marsland chassis, I chose Richards because they were used in a Haynes manual I have about Defender restoration.
Since then I have visited Gumtree, who are a local La ... |
| Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
InternationalDBA
16th Jan 2025 9:37am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 23 · Views: 2713 · Subject: Plumb Bob |
I like the idea of the plumb bob.
It should at least help me to diagnose the problem, even if I cannot fix it. |
| Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
InternationalDBA
15th Jan 2025 5:33pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 23 · Views: 2713 · Subject: Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
That's a possibility although measuring the new chassis now that the suspension, engine, gearbox, fuel tank and body are in place could be difficult.
I will see what I can do tomorrow when it is ligh ... |
| Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
InternationalDBA
15th Jan 2025 10:19am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 23 · Views: 2713 · Subject: Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
| I have compared the chassis mounts for the engine with the same mounts on the old chassis and the positions are the same. Also, the left hand mount fits perfectly. This is why I am puzzled. |
| Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
InternationalDBA
13th Jan 2025 9:31pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 23 · Views: 2713 · Subject: TD5? |
This possibility has already been suggested by the garage which does my MOT tests and obtains parts for me.
If this had happened, would the distance between the front chassis cross member and the eng ... |
| Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
InternationalDBA
12th Jan 2025 9:48am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 23 · Views: 2713 · Subject: Puma Engine Mount Problem Following Chassis Change |
I pulled the engine mount on the block forwards using a small rope pulley.
Then I was able to fit the 2 bolts holding the mount to the chassis:
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/2 ... |
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