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New battery Question |
MR_JAMES
7th May 2024 9:14pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 380 · Subject: New battery Question |
If your still using the std alternator its gonna be 35 amp or 45 amp, and that may not charge the bigger battery fully.
Bigger really isn't always best, if it was me i would get the best quality b ... |
Aircon / Heated Seats- Puma 2.2 Tdci Utility XS |
MR_JAMES
12th Apr 2024 10:39pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 11 · Views: 690 · Subject: Aircon / Heated Seats- Puma 2.2 Tdci Utility XS |
With a digital thermometer in the middle vents by the clock my ac goes down to 3 degrees c but it does take a while to cool down the cabin and i can see the temp fluctuate as the compressor turns on a ... |
2.2 Puma Fuel Gauge Wandering |
MR_JAMES
8th Feb 2024 7:02pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 4 · Views: 457 · Subject: 2.2 Puma Fuel Gauge Wandering |
48 -50 litres to fill up with the light on is what mine does. The same with the gauge going to 3/4 and up to full after a bit - its done that once 8 years ago. The sender unit is in the top of t ... |
Gear Knob |
MR_JAMES
29th Jan 2024 10:33pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 10 · Views: 1105 · Subject: Gear Knob |
Mine is also cracking up, as is the bulkhead grab handle which has never been touched by human hands!
When it does fall apart I have a series 1 gear knob, will try cut a 1/2 bsf thread on it and see ... |
[For Sale] genuine clutch kit from a late tdci |
MR_JAMES
16th Oct 2023 10:05pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 0 · Views: 283 · Subject: [For Sale] genuine clutch kit from a late tdci |
This is a New (take off) part off a defender that was converted to automatic in 2016. Delivery miles only.
Well thats what the ebay advert said! I bought it in 2016 and kept as a spare but mines last ... |
fuel tank draining |
MR_JAMES
19th Jul 2023 8:42pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 16 · Views: 2103 · Subject: fuel tank draining |
Bloody hell what a pain in the bum. Faffing about after work rolling around on the floor.. i've managed to get the cradle off in one piece with a long crow bar pushing it forward then sideways! ... |
fuel tank draining |
MR_JAMES
11th Jul 2023 9:25pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 16 · Views: 2103 · Subject: fuel tank draining |
How much is in the tank?
If less than half full, lower the tank as is. If more than half full, syphon it via the filler. No need for a pump.
Driven it until the warning light has come on. if ... |
fuel tank draining |
MR_JAMES
10th Jul 2023 9:07pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 16 · Views: 2103 · Subject: fuel tank draining |
Need to drain the Diesel and lower the tank to replace my breather hose and wondering what's the best way with the equipment i've got. I can either pump it out with a spare series 1 su pump through ... |
Who printed the red and yellow Puma gear shift rings? |
MR_JAMES
16th Jun 2023 8:46pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 1545 · Subject: Who printed the red and yellow Puma gear shift rings? |
charlesworth mouldings do them. Had some series 1 stuff off them, would recomend.
https://www.charlesworthmouldings.co.uk/shop/Land-Rover-Parts/Land-Rover-Defender/Puma-gear-shift-collar |
Unusual starter motor fault |
MR_JAMES
15th Nov 2022 10:31pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 4886 · Subject: Unusual starter motor fault |
I've got a lucas m79 from a metro that sounds like its doing the same thing. (The engine is on the floor on a pallet) Jumping the start terminal it is spinning up but the solenoid isn't pushing th ... |
Brake caliper paint |
MR_JAMES
10th Nov 2022 10:29pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 51 · Views: 7496 · Subject: Brake caliper paint |
Marky, very smart.
Mr James, what colour? I have some yellow kicking about. But I’m thinking of going down the Foliatec route which also have excellent reviews. I can’t bl**dy decide.
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Brake caliper paint |
MR_JAMES
9th Nov 2022 10:19pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 51 · Views: 7496 · Subject: Brake caliper paint |
I have just had a tin of por-15 silver caliper paint turn up today for my 2pot mini calipers. Supposed to be really good but we will see! |
Death wobble |
MR_JAMES
15th Sep 2022 9:45pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 3842 · Subject: Death wobble |
My series 109 did that around 50mph it was horrendous, swapped the wheels around from front to back and it went away. |
Service kits: Britpart vs OEM vs Genuine |
MR_JAMES
13th Feb 2022 10:38pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 15 · Views: 4610 · Subject: Service kits: Britpart vs OEM vs Genuine |
I had a britpart kit for the l322 range rover and everything was perfect.
but for the defender i have only ordered parts here and there individually - sump plug which was fine, and oil filter which ... |
Wheezing/whining sound after firing up |
MR_JAMES
1st Nov 2021 10:16pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 534 · Subject: Wheezing/whining sound after firing up |
My 2.4 also does that sometimes. I think it is the starter motor not withdrawing quick enough. |
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