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 does coolant need topping up frequently ?
Defendit

Post1st Dec 2011 8:23pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 20 · Views: 10058 · Subject: does coolant need topping up frequently ?
I had this problem and would say your cap is venting at a lower pressure than it should. There should not be any drop from the full mark. No evidence on my bottle but a new cap fixed it.
 Graunch/Rumble/Vibration from the front
Defendit

Post3rd Nov 2011 12:17am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 8 · Views: 5577 · Subject: Graunch/Rumble/Vibration from the front
Sounds like a prime candidate for torque induced front propshaft vibration to me. I get this under uphill load between 1500-2000 rpm, but in 5th and 6th, not 4th. I do have a remap though so have lots ...
 BAS remap.... Should I, or shouldn't I?
Defendit

Post15th Oct 2011 12:45am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 21 · Views: 10981 · Subject: BAS remap.... Should I, or shouldn't I?
My decision to replace was made on the basis that I live in a hot climate and the defenders performance was noticeably better in winter. Diesels thrive on cool dense air.

I had no idea how small an ...
 BAS remap.... Should I, or shouldn't I?
Defendit

Post14th Oct 2011 3:06am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 21 · Views: 10981 · Subject: Re: BAS remap.... Should I, or shouldn't I?

Really? I thought it was actually quite ok? Seriously. It's quite large, isn't it?

To those who have done it: will I notice a larger intercoller with my Alive remap? And will it do the engine go ...
 BAS remap.... Should I, or shouldn't I?
Defendit

Post13th Oct 2011 12:48am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 21 · Views: 10981 · Subject: Re: BAS remap.... Should I, or shouldn't I?
what will I be getting? Are the results of spending a hefty sum tangible, and actually worth it?



I can't speak for BAS as I'm an Alive fan but as for a remap, yes absolutely, you'll be getting ...
 IOS5 Any Updating ?
Defendit

Post13th Oct 2011 12:01am
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 22 · Views: 7177 · Subject: IOS5 Any Updating ?
All done and up and running again. Would not say it was trouble free but got there in the end. Restoring music and contacts took a few attempts. Took about an hour and a half all up. Now doing my sec ...
 Melvill & Moon seat covers
Defendit

Post11th Sep 2011 11:02am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 15 · Views: 15111 · Subject: Melvill & Moon seat covers
M&M's email for those that need it. sales@melvillandmoon.com

I had trouble finding it last year however eventually shipping from the UK was much cheaper than direct from SA. Sounds like UK is ...
 EGR valve, standard tune.
Defendit

Post9th Sep 2011 11:09pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 29 · Views: 20630 · Subject: Re: EGR valve, standard tune.
could be an easy fix if possible, but I very much doubt it.

Allan

There is an easy fix! Just unplug it. You will get a MIL warning light which is easily cleared with a Scangauge if it bothers ...
 Confused!
Defendit

Post19th Aug 2011 10:03pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 20 · Views: 9061 · Subject: Confused!


- a very annoying metallic rattle when going over minor bumps and holes in the road at low and higher speeds (done plenty of searching on here so I have my ideas as to what it could be!)



Ha ...
 What is Loose? SOLVED = Bonnet Hinge
Defendit

Post14th Aug 2011 11:50pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 8 · Views: 5109 · Subject: What is Loose? SOLVED = Bonnet Hinge
Bow down Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. Bow down

You got it in one. I read your post, went out to the shed immediately, and 5 minutes later it was fixed. Very Happy

There was nearly 2mm of vertical move ...
 What is Loose? SOLVED = Bonnet Hinge
Defendit

Post14th Aug 2011 11:35am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 8 · Views: 5109 · Subject: What is Loose? SOLVED = Bonnet Hinge
Currently doing 1500 km a week with about half off road and dirt road and I get a rapid heavy knocking noise from the front drivers side when hitting bumps or corrugations. Occurs at any speed from 20 ...
 Hot air from Puma (New Kenya CKD)
Defendit

Post20th Jun 2011 9:31pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 20 · Views: 16528 · Subject: Re: Hot air from Puma (New Kenya CKD)


So considering all the eccentricities of a defender, my question would be: is this normal?
If not, any clues as to what may be wrong?

Thanks Smile

Had the same problem and wrongly assumed it m ...
 Off Road caravans Aussie style
Defendit

Post26th May 2011 8:06am
Forum: Pictures & Video · Replies: 12 · Views: 9403 · Subject: Off Road caravans Aussie style
I bet they cost a fortune.

Yup. Costs way more than the car and they're not cheap either.

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/used/kedron/caravans/

The video is an advert.
 To All Scangauge Users
Defendit

Post25th Mar 2011 7:46am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 11 · Views: 5186 · Subject: Re: To All Scangauge Users
Hi All,
If you have a Scangauge on your vehicle and you use the Fuel Economy function then there is a Correction Factor ( bottom Left on the Fillup Screen ).
What is the correction factor on your S ...
 Fuel economy
Defendit

Post4th Mar 2011 7:59am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 69 · Views: 26745 · Subject: Fuel economy
it is like someone has pinched my old engine and replaced it with a new quieter, smoother engine... it pulls up through the gears in a totally different way and the gear change is so much smoother... ...
 
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