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 Will an OBD reader diagnose faulty/failed glowplugs?
neon1991

Post19th Feb 2024 3:29pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 1005 · Subject: Will an OBD reader diagnose faulty/failed glowplugs?
I've got the britpart lynx evo and it does. glow plugs are fairly easy to test once you have them out of the car. there's a fuse for them which is worth checking and the wiring loom for the glow plu ...
 LED headlamps
neon1991

Post19th Feb 2024 3:26pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 30 · Views: 1973 · Subject: LED headlamps
got these on my defender at the moment

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373778628495

no complaints and just flew through the MOT. My last 90 had these and were still going strong 5 years later when I ...
 DEFENDER 2.4 XS A/C CONDENSER
neon1991

Post13th Dec 2023 3:56pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 610 · Subject: Re: DEFENDER 2.4 XS A/C CONDENSER
Hello folks!

Got the front end off my 110 DC XS at the minute whilst upgrading to an AlliSport Intercooler.

The A/C condensor is absolutely goosed. Found one on ebay, contacted the supplier and ...
 Knock/clunk from drivetrain.
neon1991

Post20th Nov 2023 11:28am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 15 · Views: 1542 · Subject: Knock/clunk from drivetrain.
front drive flanges are always a source of play. they seem to be dry fit on late pumas
 2015 Defender 110 Headlight Issue
neon1991

Post18th Aug 2023 9:26am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 20 · Views: 2088 · Subject: 2015 Defender 110 Headlight Issue
never really had the larger stalk fail in all of my time driving defenders (25years) the problem seems to be the contacts melt out in the little switch on the side of the column. Like others have sa ...
 Lanoguard chassis treatment
neon1991

Post18th May 2023 9:30am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 21 · Views: 5860 · Subject: Lanoguard chassis treatment
used it for 3 years and since buying a newer defender last week, I'll be using it again. cant add much more than has already been said but it certainly helped. I'm not a fan of waxoil after using i ...
 Coolant Pressurising
neon1991

Post23rd Mar 2023 2:31pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 1866 · Subject: Coolant Pressurising
none needed... I didnt know it was cracked when it went but the Law of sod said it would be lol
 Coolant Pressurising
neon1991

Post23rd Mar 2023 2:04pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 1866 · Subject: Coolant Pressurising
mine had 140k on it and I needed it back on the road ASAP (electrician and use it for work) engine was available and reasonably cheap. I could do the work myself. the alternative was to strip the en ...
 Coolant Pressurising
neon1991

Post23rd Mar 2023 1:08pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 1866 · Subject: Coolant Pressurising
I had exactly the same issues as you have had. the occasional burp of coolant. I thought it was the cap but the occasional burp turned into every time I went above 65. took it to an indi who, like m ...
 2.4 heater hot then cold
neon1991

Post20th Dec 2022 10:28am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 4465 · Subject: 2.4 heater hot then cold
low mile replacement from a company who do engine swaps. don't think there's any way of finding if it's got a crack to be fair... well other than stripping down and having a look. the one if put in h ...
 2.4 heater hot then cold
neon1991

Post20th Dec 2022 8:30am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 4465 · Subject: 2.4 heater hot then cold
It’s not unknown for the egr cooler to get holes but if you have bypassed this and you are still getting pressure then you can fairly safely rule it out
 2.4 heater hot then cold
neon1991

Post20th Dec 2022 8:27am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 4465 · Subject: 2.4 heater hot then cold
They’re not great engines but that’s my opinion. I needed mine on the road fairly quick so went to a a garage who said the labour cost of doing the head gasket is going to be the same as swapping ...
 2.4 heater hot then cold
neon1991

Post18th Dec 2022 11:02pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 4465 · Subject: 2.4 heater hot then cold
Yeah, old thread but mine had a crack in the head. New engine in it now.
 Flippin’ 3 Amigos
neon1991

Post6th Dec 2022 8:37pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 35 · Views: 4800 · Subject: Flippin’ 3 Amigos
When you go through the process of bleeding you will quickly realise it actuating the correct wheel so yes. Verified. I have a recon unit waiting to go in because I bought the disco unit out of impati ...
 Flippin’ 3 Amigos
neon1991

Post6th Dec 2022 12:45pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 35 · Views: 4800 · Subject: Flippin’ 3 Amigos
sorry just seen this! I replaced the unit on mine. I actually used a disco one. much cheaper and tons second hand. just ignore the labeling on the unit and make sure you connect up all the pipes in ...
 
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