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Spookytooth

Member Since: 19 Jan 2014
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

Ferry to Esbjerg - nervous

Just put Landy on the ferry, obviously excited about going to Esbjerg, however, very nervous about the 110. It came back from the dealer a few days ago having had a new transfer box fitted, unfortunately the gear change is now much worse and clicks, clunks and then bangs on every up shift regardless of double de clutching, pausing in neutral or taking it ever so slowly. They want it back to work on it, however, said it would be OK after my ferry trip as it is only noise and non destructive - it is embarrassing to drive as you think everyone is looking. In addition the Landy has developed a new problem when warm and under load eg pulling onto a roundabout with an article bearing down on you, it suddenly loses power and there is a huge whooshing noise from under the bonnet as if a turbo hose has come off. Pull over and check and everything is OK, the car then continues as normal. Neither the dealer or I can find it. It happens intermittently so I have not been able to demonstrate it to the dealer who I am sure thinks it is all in my head, however, he has tightened all the hoses, changed some of them and is doing all he can. All of which makes me very nervous and yet excited about being outside the UK.

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27th May 2014 5:27pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

there's lots of LR dealers in Scandinavia ... whereabouts are you headed ?

27th May 2014 7:44pm

Spookytooth

Member Since: 19 Jan 2014
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202

Travelling solo so very flexible, however, my wish list is to drive the Trolls Road, the Atlantic Road and then head North. My immediate big 'thrill' being an ex civil engineer is to see the big bridge in Denmark and the crossing to Sweden.

27th May 2014 8:17pm

Spookytooth

Member Since: 19 Jan 2014
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202

My first ever picture post, any members any idea why it appears sideways?

27th May 2014 8:19pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8580

Quite a few English speaking Land Rover owners in Scandinavia

I would suggest you register on the various Scandinavian Land Rover forums. That way you can make some local contacts who may be able to help you if it is needed.

Brendan

27th May 2014 8:46pm

Lou Sparts

Member Since: 15 Apr 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 1501

2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

Spookytooth are adding pictures from I pad ? I find I have to have my I pad in the portrait position not landscape when adding pictures to posts. Just a thought. 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve

27th May 2014 8:58pm

Phoenix90

Member Since: 04 Mar 2012
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 377

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

I hope you have a smooth crossing

As other have said, lots of defender love out there so if anything goes wrong, sure it'll be OK!

The whooshing sounds like a turbo hose. I believe there are other on here that have only had turbo hose problems show themselves when the pipes have warmed up and are under strain.

27th May 2014 9:05pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

Spookytooth wrote:
My first ever picture post, any members any idea why it appears sideways?

go back into the gallery, and edit your photo, there is a rotate button

27th May 2014 9:55pm

Mr Fox

Member Since: 10 Sep 2011
Location: green & pleasant land
Posts: 1037

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Keswick Green

Spookytooth wrote:
Travelling solo so very flexible, however, my wish list is to drive the Trolls Road, the Atlantic Road and then head North. My immediate big 'thrill' being an ex civil engineer is to see the big bridge in Denmark and the crossing to Sweden.

I did this journey last year and got as far as North Cape... A brilliant trip and my only word of advice is prepare for the miles to take a lot longer than you'd expect and plan your petrol stops, if you get deep into Norway. I did the round trip from UK to Nordkapp in two weeks but it felt like a trek rather than a relaxing trip and I was knackered on my return to the UK.

27th May 2014 10:39pm

Spookytooth

Member Since: 19 Jan 2014
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202

Thanks for the photo suggestions will do. Thanks for the offers of help, hope it won't come to that. Whooshing noise now nearly constant and I can see that the turbo hose is working itself loose, also using huge amounts of fuel so will fix that tonight
On a more positive note saw the two bridges I wanted to today so spirits still high
Nordkapp in two weeks must have been some going.
Right, now to fix that hose

28th May 2014 5:32pm

Cold_n_Wet

Member Since: 15 Oct 2012
Location: Bergen
Posts: 244

The Norwegian forum at lrforum.com/lrforum is a great source of information.

Lots of main dealers with norwegian main dealer prices

and some independants as well if you need help on this side of the mountains.

Glen "Rafiki" 2007 110 STW - Rolling rebuild.

28th May 2014 11:00pm

Spookytooth

Member Since: 19 Jan 2014
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202

Thanks Glen, very kind, taken note of forum

29th May 2014 5:01am

ken

Member Since: 18 Aug 2009
Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !!
Posts: 4328

Last time I was on that ferry Falklands 1 started made for an interesting last few hours and we thought we were going home for RnR

29th May 2014 5:53am

Frenchy90

Member Since: 17 Apr 2013
Location: Surrey
Posts: 29

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Zambezi Silver

Hi spookytooth. I have a place in kristiandsund and according to the local work shops land rovers are very common. The only problem I had was when it came to ordering a wiper motor and due to it being on the other side it had to be ordered from the uk and was expensive. If you have any issues up near me I could try and help in some way, I know of a places to stay cheap also can direct you to local garages as well. If you like I could pm you my details.

29th May 2014 5:58am

Spookytooth

Member Since: 19 Jan 2014
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202

Hi F90, a pm would be really appreciated. I am in Lillehammer at the moment having fixed my Turbo hose last night, however, I notice it is already working loose, my plans are for 2 golden days, first from here to Geirangerfiordd and then on to Kristiansund and staying just over the ferry at Varstog. If I am being honest the Defender is a pig at the moment (1year old and only 13k miles so what it will be like in 10 years time I dread to think) and a pm would give me a great deal of confidence as I pass through (hopefully!)
Finishing on a positive note again, what a pleasant trip it was up to Lillehammer, even Oslo was easy on ring 3. Lillehammer is basking in glorious sunshine and everyone seems to be in or on the lake. Fixed my phone having had no contact for 2 days and now feel I am on a road trip at last

Thanks
Derek

29th May 2014 7:26pm

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