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MK



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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
Ford modeo spare knob. All over the web.



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 Puma 110" SW

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Post #1010269 6th Oct 2023 11:40am
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hornet



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It is not sexy. A little more exotic...Wink
Post #1010979 12th Oct 2023 12:11pm
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TriniDaddy



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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Arles Blue
The Modeo knob seems to be threaded. Don't know what one will have to use to prep the exposed shaft for it.

I'm wondering if this would be a compatible replacement.

https://www.lrparts.net/ukj500070wwm-knob-gear-change-lever.html 110 SW 2.4
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Post #1011915 20th Oct 2023 2:50pm
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Eduardo



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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Main issue is that the knob and the stick are one complete piece made with a metal rod covered in plastic.

To replace only the knob, you need to "destroy" the knackered knob and peel the plastic cover to expose the metal rod (handsaw and Dremel can be used).

The rod (diam 18 mm +/-) doesn't have any thread, so if you like to use threaded knobs for it you must be sure that the diameter of the knob thread is less than 18 mm and then make the male thread in the stick rod accordingly and that can take some time if you don't have fast access to a lathe.

So, the best cost/time solution (at least for me) was to produce a 3D printing knob and using a screw to fix it to the rod.

Cheers! Eduardo

MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64'
MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"

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Post #1012997 28th Oct 2023 5:31pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Eduardo wrote:
... The rod (diam 18 mm +/-) doesn't have any thread ...


When I did mine I found that the steel armature was 12mm OD, and was the perfect size to receive an M12 thread. It was nowhere near 18mm.


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Post #1013004 28th Oct 2023 6:16pm
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hornet



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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Exactly. 12mm bolt diameter and therefore ideal for 12mm threads Thumbs Up
Post #1013374 31st Oct 2023 4:01pm
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Eduardo



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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Opps!

My fault. I was just trusted in my memory (Not very trustable anymore)

Cheers Eduardo

MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64'
MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"

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Post #1013845 4th Nov 2023 12:41am
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Kev the Rev



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Keswick Green
I used Quicksteel to reshape the gear lever where the plastic had peeled off and then used the silicone 6 speed slip on.
It fits well and feels lovely
Post #1014361 8th Nov 2023 12:45pm
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Kev the Rev



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Keswick Green
Here’s what it looks like (if I can get it to load)

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Post #1014362 8th Nov 2023 12:47pm
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ter11



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Switzerland 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
This rubber cover is a perfect fit for the td4. Many thanks for the hint!! Ordered it as per link and installed today. It looks and feels great.

Kev the Rev wrote:
Here’s what it looks like (if I can get it to load)

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Post #1018902 21st Dec 2023 12:10pm
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TriniDaddy



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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Arles Blue

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Anyone had any luck with this kit?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DYFVNKX 110 SW 2.4
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Post #1024922 16th Feb 2024 6:28pm
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