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Niels906



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Newbie questions - new to me 2007 Defender
Goodmorning all.

So, we finally took the plunge and bought a 2007 Puma Defender. 290000 km on the clock. What would be your main concern when looking at these photos? Anything you would be worried about? Drives great, starts easily. No crazy noices that I can hear as a newbie… Photos are attached to the message.
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Race.it



Member Since: 27 Aug 2019
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Spain 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Alaska White
No photos on message? Searching for my first Defender...and started just as Covid hit, so talk about timing.

5 months after starting the search I found it, and here is the details
Post #901983 8th May 2021 10:08am
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Niels906



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Absolutely. The photos are in the gallery.
Post #901984 8th May 2021 10:15am
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Co1



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
I wouldn’t be hugely worried about much! Crankshaft seal may be leaking, but as long as it’s not too severe you can wait until the clutch is due.
Post #902007 8th May 2021 12:35pm
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Niels906



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Thanks! Good to hear!
Post #902030 8th May 2021 2:25pm
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Nice Defender.

As a start check or better replace all oils, gearbox, tcase, axels, swivels and steering.
Then a good steam wash to get all the oily stuff clean.. take it for a short spin and re check for fresh oil leaks. This way is easier to pinpoint any source of leaks.

Then and probably more important corrosion. I am not very knowledgeable on 110s, but some areas need closer inspection, like seatbelt mounts, and C pillar. They all suffer from galvanic corrosion. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #902034 8th May 2021 2:58pm
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Niels906



Member Since: 04 Jul 2020
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Thanks. The items you mentioned are indeed on my to do list. As is an anti corrosion treatment. Thanks for your input.

Niels
Post #902053 8th May 2021 5:41pm
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ickle



Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
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France 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alpine White
As Dinnu says, plus I would change all the suspension bushes before doing the anti rust wax - less messy that way.

Timing chain as well?

Good luck.

Keith
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LR90XS2011



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
for the mileage and age id say it looks good DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #902064 8th May 2021 7:00pm
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Niels906



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Thank you
Thank you everyone for all your help and ideas. Will start adding your suggestions to the to do list.
Post #902608 11th May 2021 7:31pm
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