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 Oil everywhere |
MatLandy
 26th Jun 2025 1:38pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 700 · Subject: Oil everywhere |
| Zooming on the OP picture, there is a small oil pocket that can be seen on the pump, above the level of the gasket between the pump and engine. Only way for oil to get there to me is a shaft seal star ... |
| Oil everywhere |
MatLandy
26th Jun 2025 10:22am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 700 · Subject: Oil everywhere |
Am I right in assuming the vacuum pump? Is it likely the pump or the gasket?
Most probably the seal on the pump pulley shaft is failing (not the seal between the pump and engine block). LR issued ... |
| SP 4x4 Truwsteer Upgraded Steering Box Review |
MatLandy
16th Apr 2025 11:13am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 3399 · Subject: SP 4x4 Truwsteer Upgraded Steering Box Review |
^^^^ I have the same question - but no answer 
And also noted that the LHD version still has the external pipe visible, whereas the RHD version has it built internally into the casting.
/Ma ... |
| Removing Rear Seats Replacing with Flip Down |
MatLandy
13th Apr 2025 5:08am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 1403 · Subject: Removing Rear Seats Replacing with Flip Down |
Was tempted at some point to install « inward facing fold up » seats from Exmoor, same seats as X4SKP has here : https://www.defender2.net/forum/post463268.html
However decided against it, after ... |
| What’s this noise? |
MatLandy
13th Apr 2025 4:42am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 1964 · Subject: What’s this noise? |
As Retro said - the yoke itself has been eaten, so not serviceable. You need a new prop. Just zoom in your own photo where I have circled in red the evidence…
/Mat
https://www.defender2.net/ga ... |
| Puma 2009 2.4 injector codes 8 or 10 digits? |
MatLandy
3rd Apr 2025 8:20pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 15 · Views: 1324 · Subject: Puma 2009 2.4 injector codes 8 or 10 digits? |
Your handwritten codes are not valid injector codes for the puma 2.4
As already stated, the only valid injector code format is a 16 digit hex code for the 2.4
Please check this link :
https://bel ... |
| Puma 2009 2.4 injector codes 8 or 10 digits? |
MatLandy
2nd Apr 2025 5:07pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 15 · Views: 1324 · Subject: Puma 2009 2.4 injector codes 8 or 10 digits? |
As above. On the 2.4, each injector has a code, and it's a 16 digit hex code.
You can find the code for each injector on the top of the plastic electrical connector of the injector, written on 2 line ... |
| Fuel filter orientation |
MatLandy
26th Mar 2025 5:09pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 12 · Views: 1053 · Subject: Fuel filter orientation |
| Maybe I've been overthinking this ... but I had a fight changing the fuel filter on my Puma and tried to understand why it required so much force to slide the new filter up into the mounting head (bef ... |
| Sawtooth |
MatLandy
3rd Mar 2025 11:09am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 6 · Views: 2862 · Subject: Sawtooth |
original LR Sawtooth are ET20 i.e. 20mm offset.
Boost and SVX are both ET33, i.e. 33mm offset.
Stops adjusted correctly, turning circle is worst with Boost and SVX compared to Sawtooth.
But we are ... |
| Windscreen wiper rubber seal/gasket |
MatLandy
21st Feb 2025 6:50pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 5 · Views: 644 · Subject: Windscreen wiper rubber seal/gasket |
These rubber seals are not sold separately by LR and only come with the full wiper wheel box spindle.
However, Emberton Imperial LTD makes an "improved" version of the seal, you may want ... |
| Oil Everywhere! |
MatLandy
24th Jan 2025 8:05pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 35 · Views: 16431 · Subject: Oil Everywhere! |
Well, the seal that came out was a single lip seal and I replaced it with a double lip one, as suggested by another forum member here https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62443.html
I also followed t ... |
| Oil Everywhere! |
MatLandy
24th Jan 2025 5:12pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 35 · Views: 16431 · Subject: Oil Everywhere! |
Here is a video on pump disassembly. You first need to measure how far the pulley is pressed onto the shaft before taking it apart. You absolutely, 100%, need a press.
https://www.youtube.com/wat ... |
| Auto lights for classic Defender - automatic headlamp sensor |
MatLandy
17th Jan 2025 10:51am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 1083 · Subject: Auto lights for classic Defender - automatic headlamp sensor |
| Alpine : There is a similar kit to the one I used which is a "2 in 1" with both a rain and light sensor that gives you the possibility to have automatic wipers as well. Just google for " ... |
| Puma pushing out coolant |
MatLandy
13th Jan 2025 7:56pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 45 · Views: 4945 · Subject: Puma pushing out coolant |
Can you share details with which seal you replaced the front elbow seal with, since as far as I’m aware the seal is not available separately and you need to order the full elbow assembly ?
/Mat |
| Auto lights for classic Defender - automatic headlamp sensor |
MatLandy
10th Jan 2025 5:49pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 1083 · Subject: Auto lights for classic Defender - automatic headlamp sensor |
| Not me, but my sons tend to forget to switch the lights on properly when taking the 110 Puma. We live in an area where street lights are good (it doesn't help), plus they are also used to modern cars ... |
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