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Niels906

Member Since: 04 Jul 2020
Location: Bussum
Posts: 44

Newbie questions - new to me 2007 Defender

Goodmorning all.

So, we finally took the plunge and bought a 2007 Puma Defender. 290000 km on the clock. What would be your main concern when looking at these photos? Anything you would be worried about? Drives great, starts easily. No crazy noices that I can hear as a newbie… Photos are attached to the message.

8th May 2021 8:18am

Race.it

Member Since: 27 Aug 2019
Location: Algeciras
Posts: 827

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Alaska White

No photos on message? Searching for my first Defender...and started just as Covid hit, so talk about timing.

5 months after starting the search I found it, and here is the details

8th May 2021 10:08am

Niels906

Member Since: 04 Jul 2020
Location: Bussum
Posts: 44

Absolutely. The photos are in the gallery.

8th May 2021 10:15am

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3689

I wouldn’t be hugely worried about much! Crankshaft seal may be leaking, but as long as it’s not too severe you can wait until the clutch is due.

8th May 2021 12:35pm

Niels906

Member Since: 04 Jul 2020
Location: Bussum
Posts: 44

Thanks! Good to hear!

8th May 2021 2:25pm

Dinnu

Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3469

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black

Nice Defender.

As a start check or better replace all oils, gearbox, tcase, axels, swivels and steering.
Then a good steam wash to get all the oily stuff clean.. take it for a short spin and re check for fresh oil leaks. This way is easier to pinpoint any source of leaks.

Then and probably more important corrosion. I am not very knowledgeable on 110s, but some areas need closer inspection, like seatbelt mounts, and C pillar. They all suffer from galvanic corrosion. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black

8th May 2021 2:58pm

Niels906

Member Since: 04 Jul 2020
Location: Bussum
Posts: 44

Thanks. The items you mentioned are indeed on my to do list. As is an anti corrosion treatment. Thanks for your input.

Niels

8th May 2021 5:41pm

ickle

Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
Location: South Vendee
Posts: 1804

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alpine White

As Dinnu says, plus I would change all the suspension bushes before doing the anti rust wax - less messy that way.

Timing chain as well?

Good luck.

Keith

8th May 2021 6:43pm

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3650

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

for the mileage and age id say it looks good DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

8th May 2021 7:00pm

Niels906

Member Since: 04 Jul 2020
Location: Bussum
Posts: 44

Thank you

Thank you everyone for all your help and ideas. Will start adding your suggestions to the to do list.

11th May 2021 7:31pm

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