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jay knowles



Member Since: 10 Mar 2012
Location: london
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Running in milage
Just to get some feedback from other owners, done about 600 miles now in my 2.2 and can feel it loosening up and becoming more enjoyable to drive, how many miles before people think the engine is fully run in. thanks Jay
Post #144643 12th May 2012 6:10pm
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kingofthesparks



Member Since: 06 Jan 2011
Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants
Posts: 987

United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White
About 200,000 Thumbs Up
Post #144644 12th May 2012 6:10pm
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lukev01



Member Since: 24 Mar 2012
Location: Bedfordshire
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England 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
My petrol 2.286 is running nicely now. Probably been to the moon and halfway back since 1970
Thumbs Up 1970 Series 2A 88"
Post #144652 12th May 2012 7:11pm
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spudfan



Member Since: 10 Sep 2007
Location: Co Donegal
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Gets more enjoyable every day Thumbs Up Seriously though you will notice the sound change and the rough snarl soon develops into a respectable purr. Easy gear changes, respectable taking off speeds should see you right. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
Post #144653 12th May 2012 7:14pm
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Zagato
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It said apparently in the 2007 manuals to run the engine in over the first 1000 miles - think it advised not to go over 2000 or 2500 rpm for the first 1000 miles - can't remember Confused

Mine definitely loosened up and gave more grunt over the 1000 miles after running it in. Gearbox etc also becomes less tight Very Happy

I ran a new remanufactured Ford V4 unit in about 5 years over 1500 miles as instructed, what a difference after 1500 miles, thought the engine was gutless it was so tight and lacking in power when out of the crate! Was having to go down to 3rd up the slightest incline... I know this is a seventies engine but despite what others say about thrashing modern engines from the get go I would still run them in as advised, had to do the same with two new outboards as instructed otherwise "it will shorten the life of the unit"... Once it's run in then give it some welly every now and then.
Post #144697 13th May 2012 6:29am
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NinetyTD4



Member Since: 22 Apr 2011
Location: North
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Wales 2012 Defender 90 Other SW Keswick Green
Apart from the first miles to let things to settle, I found my MY11 to be run in from about 10.000 miles on. I was surprised that it took so long, but looking at the logs, it appears that is does indeed take so long until all things are settle in the powertrain. Never forget: cars have owner, Landrover have field service personnel.
Post #144715 13th May 2012 9:11am
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warren



Member Since: 14 Oct 2009
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England 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Santorini Black
spudfan wrote:
...Easy gear changes...


Nearly 50k and mines not run in yet.... Whistle
Post #144742 13th May 2012 2:11pm
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nidge n



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Over 2,000 miles and it feels better every day. Thumbs Up
Post #144840 14th May 2012 7:42am
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