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 Starting issues |
neirbossor
 15th Jan 2024 3:52pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 1222 · Subject: Starting issues |
| Changed the ignition barrel switch and seems to have solved the intermittent starting issue! by some stroke of luck it looks like the previous owner had already changed it at some point as the bolts h ... |
| Starting issues |
neirbossor
10th Jan 2024 9:48am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 1222 · Subject: Starting issues |
[Above coolant issue resolved and starter/main relays changed out]
Went to start it today and it started on first turn of the key. It then stalled and wouldn't re-start (it was cranking fine). I ev ... |
| The coolant loss conundrum |
neirbossor
31st Dec 2023 6:52pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3846 · Subject: The coolant loss conundrum |
| Just an update, changed the whole water pump and manifold unit, topped up the coolant and took it for an extended run…happy to report all is well! (Well at least this issue, still have my electrical ... |
| The coolant loss conundrum |
neirbossor
23rd Dec 2023 2:48pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3846 · Subject: The coolant loss conundrum |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/26984/thumbnail_IMG_0170.jpg
Well that went as well as could be expected...
I mean should I just change the water pump while I have it down this ... |
| The coolant loss conundrum |
neirbossor
22nd Dec 2023 5:03pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3846 · Subject: The coolant loss conundrum |
| Ah the £41 one… hey ho but if I hated wasting money I wouldn’t have bought a LR. |
| The coolant loss conundrum |
neirbossor
22nd Dec 2023 2:13pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3846 · Subject: The coolant loss conundrum |
| Thanks all, I opted for the s*itpart one as I could get it dispatched yesterday, super expensive for what it is , especailly when it doesnt need to exist in the first place. |
| The coolant loss conundrum |
neirbossor
21st Dec 2023 4:26pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3846 · Subject: The coolant loss conundrum |
| So, got the pressure tester today, filled the system up and pressurised to about 15psi..and found the biggest coolant leak, spraying out of the oil cooler blanking plug out of the back of the water pu ... |
| TDCI Crank oil seal tool |
neirbossor
21st Dec 2023 12:00pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 1125 · Subject: TDCI Crank oil seal tool |
| haha superb! |
| TDCI Crank oil seal tool |
neirbossor
21st Dec 2023 10:06am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 1125 · Subject: TDCI Crank oil seal tool |
| Thanks, I have found some unofficial ones on ebay for around £55 but still a wedge of cash for a piece of turned nylon and steel. The markup on those things are incredible...low volume product I supp ... |
| TDCI Crank oil seal tool |
neirbossor
21st Dec 2023 9:21am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 1125 · Subject: TDCI Crank oil seal tool |
| Hi, does anyone know where I can get a puma crank oil seal installation tool and guide without spending £90-120? I don't have access (nor the skills to use) a lathe otherwise I would make one myself. ... |
| Starting issues |
neirbossor
20th Dec 2023 5:58pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 1222 · Subject: Starting issues |
| Its a strange fault, started no problem today but last night I took the bins down to the bottom of the road and it refused to start, much punching and swearing involved and it finally sprung to life. ... |
| The coolant loss conundrum |
neirbossor
20th Dec 2023 5:55pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3846 · Subject: The coolant loss conundrum |
| Urgh...so blanked off the other side of the EGR..no change! I have ordered a coolant pressure tester hanging on to the last thread of hope that its an external leak that only manifests itself when I'm ... |
| Starting issues |
neirbossor
19th Dec 2023 5:15pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 1222 · Subject: Starting issues |
sigh...not having a good time with the 2.4 Puma at the moment, still grappling with the coolant issue and now I have starting problems (pretty sure they are not related).
Anyway, my issue is turn t ... |
| Advice pls - catastrophic header tank failure |
neirbossor
17th Dec 2023 1:08pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 17 · Views: 3146 · Subject: Advice pls - catastrophic header tank failure |
| Ah you are making me worry now, very similar issue regarding constant coolant loss. With the crack in the head was there any sign of coolant getting into the engine or was the crack causing coolant lo ... |
| The coolant loss conundrum |
neirbossor
15th Dec 2023 8:46pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3846 · Subject: The coolant loss conundrum |
My 2.4 MY10 at 120,000mies started losing coolant exactly as you described, one new water pump later and all is mended now.
Was there a visible leak from it? |
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