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spudfan



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Ireland 
That is a lot of diesel!! 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
Post #1055095 19th Dec 2024 10:16am
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MarkBrown



Member Since: 03 Oct 2022
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Wales 1983 Defender 110 Other HT Auto Keswick Green
Will@LRW wrote:
The highest mileage Defender in the UK is a Puma, although impossible to tell what has been replaced thus far or if it's the original engine!

https://defender.lrworkshop.com/collection...fenders-uk


At least one member on here - L110 CDL - Clayton. 1983 110 automatic OM606
Post #1055099 19th Dec 2024 11:44am
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
I thought mine was quite high at 279,000 miles but it is in the minor league compared to those on that list!

Whilst quite a lot of my Defender is younger than the vehicle as a whole, virtually all the engine and attached components are original - the injectors, timing gear, turbo, HP fuel pump etc are all original. It has had one water pump, about six VCVs, and one aux belt pulley has had its bearings replaced, but from memory at the moment that is about it for the engine.

I am sure that there are many 2.4 Duratorq engines which have given problems, but by and large it is a good strong engine and will last well (there must be tens of thousands of vans with very high mileages by now) and is every bit as good as most of the engines Landrover has used in the past. in 2.4 form it is also exceptionally well matched to the vehicle as far as torque and power is concerned.

If you want a truly bad engine, look now further than the TDV6 and the Ingenium series.
Post #1055123 19th Dec 2024 3:14pm
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Cragster69



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Scotland 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Cairns Blue
@Blackwolf

Whilst quite a lot of my Defender is younger than the vehicle as a whole, virtually all the engine and attached components are original - the injectors, timing gear,

By Timing gear do you mean the timing chain etc?

I was planning on getting mine replaced or at least inspected at the next service as it's now over 100,000 miles, if you are well beyond that point on the originals then I'm a lot less concerned Bow down

Have you had to do any preventative inspections or maintenance to achieve this? Craig.

“Don't believe everything you read on the internet.” ― Abraham Lincoln

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Post #1055126 19th Dec 2024 3:27pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Yes, I mean the timing chain etc., the front cover has never been off.

I've done nothing more than routine maintenance, but I drive sympathetically and don't do short journeys. The engine has also been de-EGRed and has a Provent fitted, both of which I believe substantially improve the likelihood of longevity.
Post #1055129 19th Dec 2024 4:06pm
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Julie



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France 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
Apparently, EGR and EURO spec do not influence longevity, since 50% on the list are factory spec whilst the rest is modified.
Post #1055341 22nd Dec 2024 1:38pm
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Oldyellar



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Scotland 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
I've had every puma! From the earlier direct injection ones in transits right up to the last of them. I've had 2.4tdci transits with a couple hundred thousand miles with ease. I currently have a 2.2 with 224k on it. I had a 2.2 hole a piston with 50k on the vehicle I suspect this was due to a remap I'd usually drove the balls off it but I was experimenting with how much mag I could get out of it and it over fueled and holed this piston.
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revd



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revd wrote:
steveww wrote:
Next Meridian https://nextmeridianexpedition.live are driving their 2.2 Puma around the world and it started the trip with 100kms on the clock. So far so good, nothing major to fix. That should give you some confidence.


They got to Australia and replaced the engine which had grenaded with a new in crate Transit engine shipped over from South Africa


From memory Next Meridien Puma was remapped
Post #1055359 22nd Dec 2024 4:39pm
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steveww



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Bronze Green
The Next Meridian Defender Albatross was remapped when the replacement engine was fitted. I've been following their adventure from the start. Good YouTube viewing.
Post #1055421 23rd Dec 2024 12:39pm
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