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hornet



Member Since: 04 Jan 2010
Location: Western Europe
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Changing VCV, observations and notes
Good morning, i would like to make a small contribution to changing my vcv. After having sporadic drops in revs, which only occurred briefly and erratically, i have now decided to change it. I had already changed the vcv some time ago and therefore put it off. The first time I changed it, I lost the flange seal.
I really struggled with the screws now. However, an attempt with two extensions was so successful that i wanted to pass this tip on. You position and fix the allen key with your left hand and screw with your right. The joint is necessary because you can't really get it positioned straight. the tool is passed under the header between the installation. It would be ideal to fix the connections with tape to be on the safe side.

I have not learned the vcv. What I did notice, however, was that the play in the drivetrain with the inevitable "slack" had virtually disappeared, so the new vcv somehow ensures more constant revs. Really remarkable!


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mwestcrew



Member Since: 09 Dec 2019
Location: South Warwickshire
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Baltic Blue
Changed mine yesterday using the same set up.

Couldn’t manage to get it to complete the learn.

Drives fine. 2011 130 Utility Body
2005 110 Van
Post #1033596 2nd May 2024 10:59am
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custom90



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The biggest culprits of drivetrain slack when gear changing is things like the VCV, failing clutch switch, dirty MAP sensor, and worn rear damper bushes.
Those are the things that do that most in my experience, they also can mean the rear is a bit squiffy and affect the clutch especially with rear bushes.
A frame adds ball joint wear and bushes add looseness, but not as much of an issue so that normally knocks. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
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hornet



Member Since: 04 Jan 2010
Location: Western Europe
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mwestcrew wrote:
Changed mine yesterday using the same set up.

Couldn’t manage to get it to complete the learn.

Drives fine.


By chance I saw this on the Nanocom site:
Bugs & fixes: Defender Puma 2.4 Pilot Correction Engine temp bug fix
The latest version is 1.37

This could solve your problem
Post #1034926 16th May 2024 2:13pm
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