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| Delskinz Member Since: 18 May 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 84   
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Hello Jason,
1, Faults can be read/reset by a variety of interfaces no problem. They won't necessarily sort them as they obviously won't fix a broken sensor, but they will tell you what sensor to change. 2, Yes 3, You could but why would you? The Ford engine is better in all ways to the earlier engines ( stands back and watches the fireworks ...... Ooh pretty). 4, Yes, the early 07 to 58 plates had issues most have been replaced now (mine has and I've had no issues since). If you look at the clutch survey on here my opinions can be verified. All of the above are my opinion and I'm sure others will disagree. Do it - get one you won't be disappointed!!! Del. |
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6th Jan 2013 9:56am |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1585  
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When I changed from td5 the puma was completely different to drive. The engine revs differently and the gearbox is nothing like the 380 or 77. But once you got a few miles on the clock I think you wouldn't go back.
The puma engine and gearbox are really good. If you do any low box work its fantastic. There will be always be things going wrong but hasn't there always been. |
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6th Jan 2013 10:13am |
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| Jensen Member Since: 05 Jan 2013 Location: Poitou Charentes-France Posts: 20 
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Thanks a lot for your replies
I spent all last night on here (great forum by the way ) reading up on the Puma and believe it or not was not put off 
I can remember when nobody wanted TD5's & all their electrickery, I've had one for 4 years and never had a problem. Like I said my only concern is fixing it as taking it to a garage in any shape or form is not an option. Cheers Jason |
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6th Jan 2013 10:48am |
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| Jensen Member Since: 05 Jan 2013 Location: Poitou Charentes-France Posts: 20
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What are the main dfferences with the puma ?
Engine, gearbox, dash & seats anything else ?? Can you put a Discovery transfer box on ? Sorry for all the questions ! Cheers Jason |
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6th Jan 2013 2:55pm |
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| Delskinz Member Since: 18 May 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 84
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Heaters, vents, door seals, dash lighting, lighter clutch, quieter, bonnet design, central locking, alarm, immobiliser.......smoother........errrr.........more economical (cough)
 ......... A speed limiter which you can reach...... |
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6th Jan 2013 6:27pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248  
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No need for a Disco transfer box in a Puma, it has a six speed gearbox and, if I remember correctly, 1.2:1 transfer ratio already.
Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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6th Jan 2013 6:36pm |
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| Jensen Member Since: 05 Jan 2013 Location: Poitou Charentes-France Posts: 20
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Cheers Guys !
And what about this special gizmo you need to change the derv filter ?? Does that also mean that if you run dry there's no way of getting going again with out the same gizmo ?? Was talking to a guy in Morocco last year that got a load of crap in his puma tank whilst filling up with diesel and it took the local garage 10hrs to get it going again |
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6th Jan 2013 8:33pm |
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