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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5035   
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Glad you found us Mike |
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24th Nov 2008 5:04pm |
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| Grockle Member Since: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Peak District National Park Posts: 2266 
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Thanks Mike. 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up. |
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28th Nov 2008 12:41pm |
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| diduan Member Since: 13 Oct 2016 Location: Central Balkan Posts: 260 
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I also like my 2.4tdci although I have never driven Land Rover before. I'm ok with the power, i even like the slow 1st gear. Just hope this motor will last long. I also blocked the egr and did a decat.
I cant confirm all bad sayings about Jeep. I drive one for long time now, no complaints and a really fun ride. It's 27 years old now and I love it. Defender 110 SW MY2011 2.4tdci decat, no EGR Jeep Wrangler YJ 1990 4.0. Front 78' Dana 60, Rear CUCV 14 bolt |
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1st Mar 2017 7:50am |
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| defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1629 
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I have owned most types of LR product over the last 40 odd years including several Defenders. I did like my TD5 but it could become a bit wearing on long motorway journeys, the 2.4 TDCi I had and the current 2.2 are streets ahead with regards to comfort for long trips; also the 90 SW has decent seats for a couple of passengers. Overall then for the use I put my 90 to then the TDCi is the best Defender I have owned. After saying that I still hanker after a basic 90 300TDi 90 soft top(Wolf perhaps) for pootling around and some green lane stuff
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1st Mar 2017 8:09am |
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| schuee Member Since: 16 Jul 2012 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 378 
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I have just clocked 103,000 miles in my MY61 110 USW, just to say I have had some of the normal warranty work carried out since new, though it has always started first turn of the key, and has never broken down, and have never had any MIL lights. Most of my weeks are spent travelling up and down the UK's motorways, and I can honestly say I never tire of driving in it, and hey so what if I'm slower than other road users, I will arrive 15-20 minutes after they do, with a smile on my face
Oh no, now I have said that, something is bound to go wrong 
Cheers |
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1st Mar 2017 12:13pm |
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| Dreamweapon Member Since: 19 Dec 2016 Location: Hessische Odenwald Posts: 55  
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Since you posted in the TDCI section, you are preaching to the choir
My 2.4 has 200,000 kms (over 120,000 miles in old money) and I am very happy with it specially for long distance touring when fitted with good AT tyres. I attempted the same with my old 300tdi 130 and ended up with tinnitus. |
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1st Mar 2017 12:22pm |
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| Dreamweapon Member Since: 19 Dec 2016 Location: Hessische Odenwald Posts: 55
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It is also my Daily Driver because I enjoy driving it so much. When you drive a commuter box, you are just not anywhere near as engaged in the driving experience.
The TDCI Defender is the ultimate driver's 4x4. |
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1st Mar 2017 12:25pm |
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| schuee Member Since: 16 Jul 2012 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 378
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1st Mar 2017 2:29pm |
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| Eduardo Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Región Metropolitana Posts: 2110  
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Quite old post in 2008 my answer was:
Now it's the same. Eduardo MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64' MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"  Click image to enlarge |
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1st Mar 2017 3:44pm |
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| agentmulder Member Since: 16 Apr 2016 Location: Outer Space Posts: 1324 
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I've had my 2008 2.4 for over a year now. Finally I've got it in the state I expected it to be when I bought it.
NICE Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants... |
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1st Mar 2017 7:04pm |
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| keith Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2212
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Hmmm ! Wait till you start visiting the fuel station 5 times a month , oh and you need the transfer box out each year and the list goes on and on ... |
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1st Mar 2017 8:11pm |
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| AlanH Member Since: 15 Mar 2010 Location: WA Posts: 242 
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I've had 3 Defenders...300Tdi, Td5 and this thing, the Puma or Tdci. The most horrible rattly heap of junk ever. Yes it may have more power but I preferred the Td5 for noise and both previous models had far less slop in the drive train.
Nearly all faults can be put down to Ford cost cutting and a workforce that couldn't give a  .
I admit it's never broken down but then I've spent heaps on strengthened axles etc. it damn well shouldn't. It's up for sale after nearly 5 years and good riddance. AlanH. |
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4th Mar 2017 8:18am |
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| pannawonica Member Since: 21 Nov 2010 Location: Clackline Western Australia Posts: 568
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AlanaH ford sure did suck the guts out of the Defender, you got that one bang on.With the TD5 that I had I sure miss the overlapping power pulses, the Puma however it doesn't seem too mind me giving it the berries!( Thanks Gary, Ben at Alive!) Been chewing wether to get rid or give it the full ashcroft treatment. I would like an auto due to my health situation but I am reluctant to do so with a four cylinder and 3.2/5 might as well get LS3. That being said she's staying! Now I knew I put the four post in for something!
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4th Mar 2017 8:38am |
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| Welshsurferdude Member Since: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Newport Posts: 2406 
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I use mine all over the UK and in quarries plus some heavy off roading and its been fine in the 40k ive put on in a year!
The only issues i've had have related to its previous owner who used it for towing at max gross weight for 120,000 miles! I bought it as a non runner needing a output shaft and clutch and a few other issues, its been good as gold since apart from a vacuum pump letting go and minor issues related to wear and tear. 
1000x better on the motorway than any other defender/discovery TD5 and earlier. 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) 2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS 2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold) 2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) |
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4th Mar 2017 12:44pm |
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