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| AndreB Member Since: 23 Jan 2021 Location: Brielle Posts: 11   
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My wife complains about the smell in the cabin, I didn't notice it "I love it" But now, to be honest, I also do notice the smell of oil (I ques its the transmission). Is this one of the free options you get with a Defender or do I have to survey for leakages?
All my best André Had: Defender 90 TD5 2001 - 225.000 km Defender 110 TD5 - 2000 - 120.000 Have: Defender 90 Puma 2.4 2010 - 211.000 km Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landrover_diary/ |
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21st Mar 2021 4:29pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17386  
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If you can smell oil or gear oil, you probably have a slight leak. You shouldn't be able to.
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21st Mar 2021 4:55pm |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970  
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I like the smell of gear oil but growing up in a workshop environment 40 years ago I must be a little odd. I would agree if I you’ve started to notice it recently, it's a tell tale of a possible leak. Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT |
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21st Mar 2021 5:24pm |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1861
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It'll go away eventually, though that may not be a good thing
 Rob
1993 200tdi 90 hard-top 1998 300tdi 90 soft-top 2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold) |
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21st Mar 2021 5:52pm |
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| stew 46 Member Since: 26 Jan 2012 Location: Wadebridge ,cornwall . Posts: 561  
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Mine does a strong smell
 I do eat a lot of veg most days  |
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21st Mar 2021 7:11pm |
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| AndreB Member Since: 23 Jan 2021 Location: Brielle Posts: 11
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Defender 90 TD5 2001 - 225.000 km Defender 110 TD5 - 2000 - 120.000 Have: Defender 90 Puma 2.4 2010 - 211.000 km Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landrover_diary/ |
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21st Mar 2021 7:22pm |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3414  
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Have the exact same problem as AndreB. My wife complains that her hair gets to smell like oil too, but probably was an excuse to go to the hairdresser more often. She in fact stopped complaining since the hairdressers are closed due to the pandemic. But I cannot smell it although admit that when I clean it I have a rag in one had and a can of WD40 in the other. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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21st Mar 2021 7:26pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5707 
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I imagine she is talking about the smell of wet spaniel. That’s what my Defenders have all smelt of.
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21st Mar 2021 9:19pm |
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| ParabolicSwivel Member Since: 13 Nov 2013 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 42 |
Mine has a rich earthy bouquet, with damp musty overtones and an EP90 finish.
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22nd Mar 2021 7:27am |
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| Silver Back Member Since: 11 Jun 2015 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 405 
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I have very fond memories of being a young chap and going to the local scrap yard to take parts off Minis as I couldn't afford to buy new parts.
That oily smell never fails to hit the mark and always brings those days back to me.
My old Hardtop is nearly there. The USW just smells of wet dogs! |
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22nd Mar 2021 7:47am |
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| Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Bramhall Posts: 1102
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Hope Monty is well Andy, he looks happy. You need one of these hanging from the mirror. Hides all manner of nasty smells! Monty’s brother and mum doing their best to inflict traditional odours on my new Defender! Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV 1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy 1968 S2a 88 aka Bob 2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged. |
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22nd Mar 2021 7:54am |
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| Julie Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: Nantes Posts: 484  
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Unfortunately, the carpets and accoustic isolation mats are made of cheap recycled plastics and stink. Désolée  |
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22nd Mar 2021 7:06pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5707
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Monty is very well, and very very hairy currently, thanks. I bet Charlie and Lola are loving the new Defender and can’t wait to make it fully theirs with a nice spaniel scent. |
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22nd Mar 2021 7:42pm |
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| BIMbound Member Since: 09 Jan 2021 Location: UK Posts: 44 |
2.4 TDCi had leaking injector seals diagnosed after I reported an oily fume smell coming through the vents - now cured. |
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22nd Mar 2021 8:39pm |
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