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MSmith7069

Member Since: 26 Apr 2021
Location: South Yorkshire
Posts: 12

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Service kits: Britpart vs OEM vs Genuine

Had a search but can’t find anything regarding this….

Looking to do a service on my 07 defender puma, first time ever servicing a car myself and she had a big service (service b I think) last year.
Had anyone any views on which kits are good and which are bad, which ones to go with and ones to stay away from. I have seen a Brit part kit with the oil for 70£ delivered so happy to do that and save myself some money there.

Also any tips and things to look for when servicing myself would be great if anyone could share.

If anyone is local to Barnsley and would let me buy some of their time to talk me through it that would be great also

Ta

@ADefenderNamedDaisy

12th Feb 2022 5:23pm

kmac

Member Since: 07 Oct 2009
Location: Middlesex
Posts: 1308

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

I use Advanced Factors - sponsor on here. Good price and decent Mahle stuff or equivalent.

For oil I get Castrol from Costco

12th Feb 2022 7:01pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4204

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

Avoid the Mahle oil filters, they have paper ends instead of plastic. Avoid the Mann oil filters, they have incorrect bore size and don’t seat properly. Genuine are not that expensive and you know it’ll be right. You can probably save a couple of quid by using a Ford branded one for a Transit.

Make sure your air filter box lid is reseated properly after putting a new filter in. It is very easy to miss the hooks under the wing.

Don’t forget to give the prop shafts a bit of grease. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

12th Feb 2022 7:11pm

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3639

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

not britpart, was once sent a britpart sump plug as part of a Genuine kit!! and it cost me 7 litres of castrol as the seal basically didnt, I now buy ford engine parts from my local ford dealer DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

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

13th Feb 2022 8:37am

Leamreject

Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 969

We buy parts for our Rivus workshops from ECP but for service parts find that OEM service items are as cheap if not more so, and you know they are correct.

For non service items there are some good aftermarket cost effective solutions and in many cases they are better than OEM

From my experience Dealers try to keep basic services competitive to stop you using an independent garage, they make their margins on other items and repairs. 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

Last edited by Leamreject on 13th Feb 2022 4:14pm. Edited 1 time in total

13th Feb 2022 9:18am

ksv

Member Since: 04 Nov 2014
Location: Volgograd
Posts: 19

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Keswick Green

I use oil filter from Purflux, the herringbone form gives more filtration area.

13th Feb 2022 10:52am

MR_JAMES

Member Since: 10 Oct 2013
Location: ESSEX
Posts: 248

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

I had a britpart kit for the l322 range rover and everything was perfect.

but for the defender i have only ordered parts here and there individually - sump plug which was fine, and oil filter which looks almost identical to the genuine ford one when sat side by side. 1953 80"
1987 mini city e
2011 90"

13th Feb 2022 9:38pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20294

Genuine gets my vote, because it’s critical parts you don’t want issues to crop up with.
It’s just annoying and a pain to possibly have problems crop up that needn't be a problem.

I would can use Ford Genuine parts at times too, that would be good enough as well.

Engine oil in mine is Fuchs, and axles + T box. ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️

13th Feb 2022 10:38pm

X4SKP

Member Since: 29 Nov 2013
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2295

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

Hello MSmith7069

I Service mine and go for OEM Parts...
(Parts Land Rover / Engine Oil Costco / Full Oils Change was with site sponsor Opie Oils)

Lots on D2N re' what to look for + the www

This is worth a look for the basics...
SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html

14th Feb 2022 9:19am

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3639

DUCKWORTHS site sponsor have good deal on gen service parts for 2.4 at the moment DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

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

14th Feb 2022 9:18pm

kmac

Member Since: 07 Oct 2009
Location: Middlesex
Posts: 1308

Online or via phone?

15th Feb 2022 10:38am

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3639

I used online might also get a def 2 discount on phone however DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

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

15th Feb 2022 10:42am

kmac

Member Since: 07 Oct 2009
Location: Middlesex
Posts: 1308

15th Feb 2022 10:43am

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3639

https://www.duckworthparts.co.uk/landrover...lters.html

brought mine in anticipation of a service due later in the year DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

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

15th Feb 2022 10:45am

X4SKP

Member Since: 29 Nov 2013
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2295

Also add the Sump Drain Plug (recently revised spec' + code)

Click image to enlarge SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html

15th Feb 2022 11:34am

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