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Nidge

Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Kildare Ireland
Posts: 821

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue

Back to the Dealers Again

I have had it with this Puma Defender. Its back at the dealers again , leaking fuel at the fuel switch. Thought I was over the problems after the new engine was installed , only have 2000 miles on the new engine and fuel all over the underside again.
Clutch also sticking now and whine in the rear diff.

This car has been a disaster ! Worst defender I have owned by some distance .

I have way less problems with my 97 tdi 90 with 120,000 miles, that only cost me 4k !!

N.

20th Nov 2008 8:42am

The Boy

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: East Northants
Posts: 1459

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Rimini Red

Welcome to my world!

Really mate I am sorry to here the new engine was not the end of your problems. I know what you are going through, but at least your dealers are trying to fix stuff.

I hope once this is fixed it will be fine.

Boy

20th Nov 2008 9:03am

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5068

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey

I feel your pain though Mike

20th Nov 2008 5:50pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8165

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

well i am due to collect mine tomorrow i am hoping it wont have as many troubles as all the ones around here..... Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

20th Nov 2008 9:39pm

mrwoo

Member Since: 03 Jan 2008
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 286

Dont worry too much Ive done 27k and the only thing to go wrong on mine was the main/dip beam switch, that could of gone on any TD5, puma etc

20th Nov 2008 10:01pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8165

mrwoo wrote:
Dont worry too much Ive done 27k and the only thing to go wrong on mine was the main/dip beam switch, that could of gone on any TD5, puma etc

that did go on my td5!!! Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

21st Nov 2008 9:02am

Eduardo

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Región Metropolitana
Posts: 2110

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

Its a pity to hear how many troubles can generate a car

I hope that LR and the dealers can solve that in a proper manner.

Mine, Thanks to God, has been quiet during lasts months. Im waiting the 40.000 km checking to solve some minor problems.

Regards. Eduardo

MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64'
MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"

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21st Nov 2008 11:26am

Nidge

Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Kildare Ireland
Posts: 821

[quote="Eduardo"]Its a pity to hear how many troubles can generate a car

I hope that LR and the dealers can solve that in a proper manner.

No complaint with the dealers they have been very good about trying to sort it out. They will usually take the car within 1-2 days when I call with a problem.

N.

21st Nov 2008 11:42am

hadenough

Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: salisbury
Posts: 11

Well we have had 3 clutches ,2 transfer box, Going in for fuel leak over engine on monday as my husband said he wish it would catch fire so we can get rid of it ,again what do you buy in its place we even took an automatic disco for demo for 2 days went back the same day to many gadget, num bum,not the same ground clearence but sales man said it was but try taking that through rough woodland .we have had 12 landrovers over the years this is the model from hell.
ITS ABOUT TIME LR HELD THERE HANDS UP TO A VERY BIG MISTAKE BY CHANGING THE DEFENDER WHY DID THEY NOT PUT IN THE DISCOVERY ENGINE .

22nd Nov 2008 11:15am

Nidge

Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Kildare Ireland
Posts: 821

hadenough wrote:
Well we have had 3 clutches ,2 transfer box, Going in for fuel leak over engine on monday as my husband said he wish it would catch fire so we can get rid of it ,again what do you buy in its place we even took an automatic disco for demo for 2 days went back the same day to many gadget, num bum,not the same ground clearence but sales man said it was but try taking that through rough woodland .we have had 12 landrovers over the years this is the model from hell.
ITS ABOUT TIME LR HELD THERE HANDS UP TO A VERY BIG MISTAKE BY CHANGING THE DEFENDER WHY DID THEY NOT PUT IN THE DISCOVERY ENGINE .

Welcome to the forum - I hear you loud and clear - there is nothing else on the market that comes close to the flexibility of a defender !
Fuel leak on mine was a faulty fuel switch so not a major problem , mind you its been changed twice !!!

I have a 97 300tdI , considering selling the puma and putting the money towards having the tdi totally re built !

22nd Nov 2008 11:59am

spudfan

Member Since: 10 Sep 2007
Location: Co Donegal
Posts: 4739

Sorry to hear about your problems Nidge.I was discussing what work to get done on my 1992 200Tdi when I ended up ordering one of them new Pumas!(It was about 10 days before the road tax was set to go up etc.)Anyway just over 7,000 kms on the Puma since the end of July and all is well.Had an oil and filter change about 5,000 kms.Had to have two door stays adjusted.Had to tighten the pipe exiting the power steering reservoir as it emptied itself in my yard.I extended the breather on the diesel tank too.Lovely to drive and very comfortable.Makes the 200tdi sound very rough.
I did get the 200tdi done up-new cross member,doors respray etc.Still runs like a dream-if a noisy one!The Puma might be getting you down but you have a three year warranty with it.No doubt it's annoying but your dealer seems good enough.Should settle down.

22nd Nov 2008 9:46pm

Eduardo

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Región Metropolitana
Posts: 2110

Humm,

Was too nice to be true. 3 month without visit to the dealers...

My Defender start to leak oil from the transfer case in the rear ouput housing. On Tuesday will be again with the dealers for this repair and also to fix some minor details.

Not so big like yours but are time consuming

Regards Eduardo

MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64'
MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"

Click image to enlarge

23rd Nov 2008 4:53pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8165

hadenough wrote:
Well we have had 3 clutches ,2 transfer box, Going in for fuel leak over engine on monday as my husband said he wish it would catch fire so we can get rid of it ,again what do you buy in its place we even took an automatic disco for demo for 2 days went back the same day to many gadget, num bum,not the same ground clearence but sales man said it was but try taking that through rough woodland .we have had 12 landrovers over the years this is the model from hell.
ITS ABOUT TIME LR HELD THERE HANDS UP TO A VERY BIG MISTAKE BY CHANGING THE DEFENDER WHY DID THEY NOT PUT IN THE DISCOVERY ENGINE .

interesting comment ref ground clearance, did you have a D2 or D3? Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

23rd Nov 2008 6:04pm

hadenough

Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: salisbury
Posts: 11

Hi jst
Yes it was a D3 i wished some of thease sales men actural came out and worked with us.
Heard a story that will make you laugh this sales man told this farmer that a discovery will do what a 110 does he told the sales man no way but he insisted so he took one on demo put 3 live pigs in the back when he took it back they were up in arms TOLD YOU SO said the farmer

23rd Nov 2008 6:38pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8165

that made me chuckle, but if it was a D3 i hate to disagree in that its ground clearence is better than a Defender, not having beam axles it is far better off. but then stock tyres on aD3 are no where near as good as those on a Def in the rough stuff, maybe that was the issue? Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

23rd Nov 2008 7:15pm

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