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 does coolant need topping up frequently ? |
Defendit
 1st Dec 2011 8:23pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 20 · Views: 10003 · 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
3rd Nov 2011 12:17am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 8 · Views: 5543 · 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
15th Oct 2011 12:45am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 21 · Views: 10924 · 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
14th Oct 2011 3:06am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 21 · Views: 10924 · 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
13th Oct 2011 12:48am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 21 · Views: 10924 · 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
13th Oct 2011 12:01am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 22 · Views: 7132 · 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
11th Sep 2011 11:02am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 15 · Views: 15052 · 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
9th Sep 2011 11:09pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 29 · Views: 20505 · 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
19th Aug 2011 10:03pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 20 · Views: 9005 · 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
14th Aug 2011 11:50pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 8 · Views: 5083 · Subject: What is Loose? SOLVED = Bonnet Hinge |
 Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.
You got it in one. I read your post, went out to the shed immediately, and 5 minutes later it was fixed. 
There was nearly 2mm of vertical move ... |
| What is Loose? SOLVED = Bonnet Hinge |
Defendit
14th Aug 2011 11:35am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 8 · Views: 5083 · 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
20th Jun 2011 9:31pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 20 · Views: 16479 · 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 
Had the same problem and wrongly assumed it m ... |
| Off Road caravans Aussie style |
Defendit
26th May 2011 8:06am
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Forum: Pictures & Video · Replies: 12 · Views: 9368 · 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
25th Mar 2011 7:46am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 11 · Views: 5158 · 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
4th Mar 2011 7:59am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 69 · Views: 26547 · 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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