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 First Time Buyer - Advice Needed
Johan_B

Post30th Oct 2024 12:15pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 29 · Views: 5193 · Subject: First Time Buyer - Advice Needed
Owning a Defender is an adventure! Go for it! Chances are you will be like a kid when commuting to work, buying groceries, taking your kids to the soccer game, etc. It may not wear off and you will ca ...
 Play in steering
Johan_B

Post29th Oct 2024 2:17pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 2442 · Subject: Play in steering
Be advised that the e-torx bolts in the steering column are stretch bolts and should not be re-tighten.

My splined joint between upper and lower steering column was badly worn when I bought the ca ...
 Which one is Kaputt?
Johan_B

Post28th Oct 2024 8:59am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 28 · Views: 5095 · Subject: Which one is Kaputt?
Hi!
There are more qualified people around to give advice on this, but I would think that there are ways to confirm a faulty head gasket before taking the engine apart. Compression test of the cylind ...
 Front/Rear wheel bearing nut conversion
Johan_B

Post22nd Oct 2024 10:15am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 6675 · Subject: Front/Rear wheel bearing nut conversion
I don't think that would work. Too few threads in contact for the axial force. Risk to damage the threads as you torque it.

But what about staking the nut just a bit on the outer edge? I can't see ...
 Front/Rear wheel bearing nut conversion
Johan_B

Post21st Oct 2024 9:12pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 6675 · Subject: Front/Rear wheel bearing nut conversion
I loosened the nut at work tonight and it took an effort even with proper tools.

https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/32165/IMG_5008.jpeg

I then spent some time cleaning the axle a ...
 Front/Rear wheel bearing nut conversion
Johan_B

Post21st Oct 2024 10:19am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 6675 · Subject: Front/Rear wheel bearing nut conversion
I have started to develop a genuine distaste for the one nut system over the last couple of month. I think it is mainly due to that I don't have the proper tools for the job. Only a box socket in my t ...
 Which one is Kaputt?
Johan_B

Post21st Oct 2024 7:58am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 28 · Views: 5095 · Subject: Which one is Kaputt?
Good that you found the leak!
I wouldn’t hesitate to use Ford parts as long as I knew it was the right part. How to find the Ford p/n I do not know.
Reading here on other threads a few people has ...
 What Did You Do In Your Defender Today
Johan_B

Post19th Oct 2024 5:21pm
Forum: My Defender · Replies: 20903 · Views: 8872314 · Subject: Preparation day
I have been procrastinating changing the front discs as I knew we were gonna get in a fight, me and the Landy. She's 17 years old now and no one has ever removed the hubs on the front axle as far as I ...
 Which one is Kaputt?
Johan_B

Post17th Oct 2024 1:39pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 28 · Views: 5095 · Subject: Which one is Kaputt?
I am inclined to agree with James (jst) both on his observations and recommendation.

But in the event that finding an experienced and trustworthy car mechanic proofs to be difficult, my advice wou ...
 Which one is Kaputt?
Johan_B

Post15th Oct 2024 1:25pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 28 · Views: 5095 · Subject: Which one is Kaputt?
The holes are visible without taking things apart. Look over the vacuum pump and you should see the gasket sticking out. I have two holes, see picture.

https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/user ...
 Which one is Kaputt?
Johan_B

Post14th Oct 2024 1:51pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 28 · Views: 5095 · Subject: Which one is Kaputt?
You can identify which gasket you require by checking the number of holes punched in it according to this picture. The bolts should be replaced according to the WSM.
Your friend's analysis could be ...
 Heater on cold but blowing out warm air
Johan_B

Post3rd Oct 2024 10:21am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 23 · Views: 17892 · Subject: Heater on cold but blowing out warm air
For those encountering this problem I'd like to add another possible cause for having hot air when control knob is on cold.
In the air inlet duct there are 3 water drain valves (Part No. MUC2417) be ...
 
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