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 Puma 2.4 smoke on cold start |
diduan
 19th May 2018 6:37am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 9043 · Subject: Puma 2.4 smoke on cold start |
| I had the same issue and it turned out that my engine is gone. It also used to burn lots of oil. Do you loose engine oil? |
| no drive at all - output shaft dies @ 65 000 km |
diduan
11th May 2018 3:35pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 37 · Views: 22452 · Subject: no drive at all - output shaft dies @ 65 000 km |
I had the same issue with the output shaft last year, luckily only 5kms from home 
But you can hear it dying, it made click-click sounds some days before it actually died. Most noticeable when man ... |
| "Premium Durability" - discuss |
diduan
3rd May 2018 7:04pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 22 · Views: 15360 · Subject: "Premium Durability" - discuss |
| Durability is being well engineered from the factory. If so, I may be willing to pay a premium price for it. But I doubt the new defendef will be durable, because it will be too complex. For example, ... |
| New BFG Mud Tyres KM3 |
diduan
22nd Apr 2018 4:50pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 27 · Views: 12113 · Subject: New BFG Mud Tyres KM3 |
| KM2s were more than terrible on hard packed snow and on wet conditions, the new KM3 doesn't seem like an improvement though. Hope I'm wrong, but this tires don't have the capabilities to be good all r ... |
| Biggest Tyre’s on boost alloys |
diduan
16th Apr 2018 6:41pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 18 · Views: 13223 · Subject: Biggest Tyre’s on boost alloys |
285/75 -> 100km on speedo = 102km GPS -> 2% difference for distance
The difference in speed is not noticeable. |
| Biggest Tyre’s on boost alloys |
diduan
16th Apr 2018 4:45pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 18 · Views: 13223 · Subject: Biggest Tyre’s on boost alloys |
| I had 255/85 MTs on my boosts for 2 years, but a MT tyre is not suitable for my driving any more. I wanted to replace it with a 33" tyre, so I went to 285/75. I was surprised that the 285/75 is o ... |
| Upgrade options for driveability |
diduan
5th Feb 2018 9:29am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 57 · Views: 32987 · Subject: Upgrade options for driveability |
| I am happy with it the way it is, even in heavy street traffic. I get used to the low 1st gear and just know that i have to wait a bit before i can put second. |
| Central Lockkng. |
diduan
1st Feb 2018 6:54pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 8 · Views: 4115 · Subject: Central Lockkng. |
| wire inside the plastic sleeve. be prepared, the other side is comming soon. |
| Puma 2011 2,4 cranks but does not start. |
diduan
17th Jan 2018 8:38pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 6 · Views: 4175 · Subject: Puma 2011 2,4 cranks but does not start. |
| I also have a 2011 puma that doesnt start from time to time. I pull out the main relais under the right seat (passanger seat in my case) and than put it in again. This works every time. After more tha ... |
| 2007 Puma, fails to start, no ignition lights.. l |
diduan
13th Dec 2017 7:44pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 8041 · Subject: 2007 Puma, fails to start, no ignition lights.. l |
| I have the same problem since a year or so. I pull out the main rellais under the right seat and put it in again. Than its fine for the next 3-4 weeks. |
| Second turbocharger failure |
diduan
16th Aug 2017 11:36am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 3 · Views: 2562 · Subject: Second turbocharger failure |
| Ok, the turbocharger is fine, the engine is dead. It has to be overhauled, new pistons, rings, bearings etc. |
| Second turbocharger failure |
diduan
14th Aug 2017 6:20pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 3 · Views: 2562 · Subject: Second turbocharger failure |
My first turbocharger lasted 50k km. My second one, a genuine Garrett, only 35 k km. How long will be the life of my third turbocharger? 😁
I am visiting my repair shop tomorrow...i will keep ... |
| Lets see your Land rover loaded up |
diduan
12th Jun 2017 7:58pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 366 · Views: 179463 · Subject: Lets see your Land rover loaded up |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/20996/normal_IMG_20170612_215046_948.jpg
here pulling 1t of stones in a horse cart |
| What are the best diff guards for a MY13 110? |
diduan
19th May 2017 8:30pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 40 · Views: 28665 · Subject: What are the best diff guards for a MY13 110? |
| Unfortunately ARB do not make their diff cover for puma axles. Here is something similar https://www.devon4x4.com/d44-heavy-duty-diff-pan-for-rover-axles-black.html |
| DIY LS3 V8 conversion |
diduan
10th May 2017 8:08am
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 21 · Views: 34321 · Subject: DIY LS3 V8 conversion |
| I have a question...why LS3? Especially for the puma defenders, that already have the mustang gear box, is it not easier to put the ford mustang 5.0 v8? Everyone seems to go for the LS3, maybe for a r ... |
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