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AndreB



Member Since: 23 Jan 2021
Location: Brielle
Posts: 11
Netherlands 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Galway Green
How do your Defender smell in the cabin
My wife complains about the smell in the cabin, I didn't notice it "I love it" But now, to be honest, I also do notice the smell of oil (I ques its the transmission). Is this one of the free options you get with a Defender or do I have to survey for leakages?

All my best
André Had:
Defender 90 TD5 2001 - 225.000 km
Defender 110 TD5 - 2000 - 120.000
Have:
Defender 90 Puma 2.4 2010 - 211.000 km
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corgi1



Member Since: 26 Feb 2017
Location: bucks
Posts: 440
England 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
hope its normal,ive got that smell as well, cant see any oil leaks in the engine bay, its not strong but as you say other people mention it
Post #893035 21st Mar 2021 5:35pm
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
If you can smell oil or gear oil, you probably have a slight leak. You shouldn't be able to.
Post #893043 21st Mar 2021 5:55pm
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Leamreject



Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
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Italy 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Fuji White
I like the smell of gear oil but growing up in a workshop environment 40 years ago I must be a little odd. I would agree if I you’ve started to notice it recently, it's a tell tale of a possible leak. Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT
Post #893054 21st Mar 2021 6:24pm
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CarMan



Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
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It'll go away eventually, though that may not be a good thing Laughing Rob

1993 200tdi 90 hard-top
1998 300tdi 90 soft-top
2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top
Post #893070 21st Mar 2021 6:52pm
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stew 46



Member Since: 26 Jan 2012
Location: Wadebridge ,cornwall .
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England 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Bonatti Grey
Mine does a strong smell Shocked I do eat a lot of veg most days Thumbs Up
Post #893089 21st Mar 2021 8:11pm
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AndreB



Member Since: 23 Jan 2021
Location: Brielle
Posts: 11
Netherlands 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Galway Green
Big Cry Very Happy Had:
Defender 90 TD5 2001 - 225.000 km
Defender 110 TD5 - 2000 - 120.000
Have:
Defender 90 Puma 2.4 2010 - 211.000 km
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landrover_diary/
Post #893093 21st Mar 2021 8:22pm
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Dinnu



Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Have the exact same problem as AndreB. My wife complains that her hair gets to smell like oil too, but probably was an excuse to go to the hairdresser more often. She in fact stopped complaining since the hairdressers are closed due to the pandemic. But I cannot smell it although admit that when I clean it I have a rag in one had and a can of WD40 in the other. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #893096 21st Mar 2021 8:26pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5417
2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
I imagine she is talking about the smell of wet spaniel. That’s what my Defenders have all smelt of.

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Post #893107 21st Mar 2021 10:19pm
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ParabolicSwivel



Member Since: 13 Nov 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 42
Mine has a rich earthy bouquet, with damp musty overtones and an EP90 finish.
Post #893133 22nd Mar 2021 8:27am
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Silver Back



Member Since: 11 Jun 2015
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 405
United Kingdom 1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Coniston Green
I have very fond memories of being a young chap and going to the local scrap yard to take parts off Minis as I couldn't afford to buy new parts.

That oily smell never fails to hit the mark and always brings those days back to me. Very Happy

My old Hardtop is nearly there. The USW just smells of wet dogs!
Post #893134 22nd Mar 2021 8:47am
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Gareth



Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Bramhall
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England 2003 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Oslo Blue
landy andy wrote:
I imagine she is talking about the smell of wet spaniel. That’s what my Defenders have all smelt of.

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Hope Monty is well Andy, he looks happy. You need one of these hanging from the mirror. Hides all manner of nasty smells!

Monty’s brother and mum doing their best to inflict traditional odours on my new Defender!


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1968 S2a 88 aka Bob
2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged.
Post #893136 22nd Mar 2021 8:54am
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Julie



Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: Nantes
Posts: 421
France 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
Re: How do your Defender smell in the cabin
AndreB wrote:
My wife complains about the smell in the cabin - to be honest, I also do notice the smell of oil


Unfortunately, the carpets and accoustic isolation mats are made of cheap recycled plastics and stink. Désolée Embarassed
Post #893260 22nd Mar 2021 8:06pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5417
2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Gareth wrote:


Hope Monty is well Andy, he looks happy. You need one of these hanging from the mirror. Hides all manner of nasty smells!

Monty’s brother and mum doing their best to inflict traditional odours on my new Defender!


Monty is very well, and very very hairy currently, thanks. I bet Charlie and Lola are loving the new Defender and can’t wait to make it fully theirs with a nice spaniel scent.
Post #893264 22nd Mar 2021 8:42pm
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BIMbound



Member Since: 09 Jan 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 44
Re: How do your Defender smell in the cabin
AndreB wrote:
My wife complains about the smell in the cabin, I didn't notice it "I love it" But now, to be honest, I also do notice the smell of oil (I ques its the transmission). Is this one of the free options you get with a Defender or do I have to survey for leakages?

All my best
André


2.4 TDCi had leaking injector seals diagnosed after I reported an oily fume smell coming through the vents - now cured.
Post #893282 22nd Mar 2021 9:39pm
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