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 500 is possible |
hornet
 19th Apr 2024 8:30am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 248 · Views: 90431 · Subject: 500 is possible |
Btw, with my modifications I achieve just about 30 mpg, calculated with 4.546 l/gal and 1.609344 km/mls. The truck has 300kkm/187kmls soon.
I'm happy with that and I don't drive too slow  It's a ... |
| 500 is possible |
hornet
18th Apr 2024 4:24pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 248 · Views: 90431 · Subject: 500 is possible |
| Yes, I have also noticed this for the 2.2-litre engines. As you know, there is no sensor for the oil temperature in the earlier Puma and as there is usually no thermostat in the oil cooler, the oil te ... |
| 500 is possible |
hornet
18th Apr 2024 1:15pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 248 · Views: 90431 · Subject: 500 is possible |
| Interesting, you're referring to a 2.2 litre? I measure directly in the oil sump. I think measures were taken for the 2.2 litre to raise the oil temperature because of the DPF. |
| 500 is possible |
hornet
18th Apr 2024 12:46pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 248 · Views: 90431 · Subject: 500 is possible |
Incidentally, there are significant factors influencing consumption:
Speed
KAT removal
Viscous fan removal
Moderate mapping
Oil temperature
Diesel quality
Removing the viscous fan saves ... |
| Slow Clutch? (with Poll!) |
hornet
17th Apr 2024 2:18pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 24 · Views: 2566 · Subject: Slow Clutch? (with Poll!) |
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| Replacement radio/CD |
hornet
15th Apr 2024 9:27am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 3 · Views: 240 · Subject: Replacement radio/CD |
| I have a Kienzle MCR 1118 DAB+ because of it's neutral design, it has all the modern features for a decent price. Fitting is extremely easy, plug and play, so you can do it yourself. |
| Just the diff lock light not illuminating |
hornet
12th Apr 2024 12:20pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 1296 · Subject: Just the diff lock light not illuminating |
No relation to the company, just a quick google search:
https://www.autotronics.co.uk/product/land-rover-defender-2-2-2-8-instrument-cluster-repair |
| Emissions Test Failed on Dutch MOT equivalent - HELP |
hornet
9th Apr 2024 3:49pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 117 · Views: 12544 · Subject: Emissions Test Failed on Dutch MOT equivalent - HELP |
| I would be interested in the outcome of the story....problem solved and how? |
| Slow Clutch? (with Poll!) |
hornet
9th Apr 2024 3:36pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 24 · Views: 2566 · Subject: Slow Clutch? (with Poll!) |
HIGHTEC TOPGEAR SAE 75W-90 S
The oil has the lowest viscosity at cold temperatures of all the gear oils I have compared, and works excellently for me. Basically, you have to shift gears with care a ... |
| Clank, clank, clank, grind, stop... |
hornet
3rd Apr 2024 4:12pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 17 · Views: 806 · Subject: Clank, clank, clank, grind, stop... |
| I'm sorry if i have to say at this point that this shaft is a victim of poor gearbox-alignment, so lubricating it won't help. That makes me sad, because my intermediate shaft has never (295kkm) been c ... |
| Defender Hinge |
hornet
14th Mar 2024 8:14am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 17 · Views: 911 · Subject: Defender Hinge |
Before fitting, you can drive out the tapered pin, cut a thread and insert the grease nipple. Alternatively, drill a hole to be able to lubricate it when the door is open (conical style greaser)
ht ... |
| Puma lights left on warning bing? |
hornet
1st Mar 2024 3:00pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 12 · Views: 731 · Subject: Puma lights left on warning bing? |
I find it mega relaxing that the car makes so little pings, ringing etc. 
I could even do without the fuel-reserve ping as long as it is illuminated! |
| BRITPART !!! |
hornet
1st Mar 2024 2:56pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 11 · Views: 1036 · Subject: BRITPART !!! |
| To be honest, I would avoid Britpart wherever you can. Last time I fell in again and bought an ignition switch in december that didn't spring back after 10 starts and I had to switch off the starter m ... |
| 2.2 Puma Fuel Gauge Wandering |
hornet
8th Feb 2024 3:33pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 4 · Views: 419 · Subject: 2.2 Puma Fuel Gauge Wandering |
There is another tread on here:
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90834.html
Some cut an inspection hatch in the panel to get to the tank, i would do the same. There are dimensioned drawings, d ... |
| Clean oilchange |
hornet
30th Jan 2024 3:31pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 867 · Subject: Clean oilchange |
| Since I have been doing my own oil changes for some time and unfortunately do not have a platform, I have installed a drain valve-system that allows clean oil changes. Without any mess (except for the ... |
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