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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 2000  
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For sure It does on the Puma’s 2007 onwards, you will notice the metal parts of the handbrake lever is very hot and the metal seat rails connected to the driver seatbox get very hot on long journeys.
There are a few topics on here about it. It’s the flow of heat from engine, gearbox and exhaust. If you open the driver window it’s significantly worse as the airflow draws heat upwards across your legs and out the window. If you keep the driver window closed but open the passenger window you will notice the handbrake lever , seat mounts, seat box etc remain at a much lower temperature. Give it a try, it’s another one of those quirky ways to drive a defender  |
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11th Jul 2023 5:52pm |
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| Tattoobloke Member Since: 10 Jul 2023 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 14 
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Hi great thanks for that thought there was something wrong with it.Ok will give that a go
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11th Jul 2023 5:56pm |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3414  
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2012 and later 2.2s Euro5 have a dpf and must get hot to regenerate. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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11th Jul 2023 6:00pm |
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| Welshsurferdude Member Since: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Newport Posts: 2406 
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yep gets bloody hot especially when towing on a hot day
not very enjoyable if AC isn't working! Im thinking of putting insulation down on the trans tunnel and floor to reflect some of it away 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) 2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS 2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold) 2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) |
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11th Jul 2023 6:39pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8026  
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Windows shut helps alot. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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11th Jul 2023 6:58pm |
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| Welshsurferdude Member Since: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Newport Posts: 2406
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not if the. blower is blowing hot air too on cold
 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)
2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS 2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold) 2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) |
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11th Jul 2023 7:07pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 2000
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^^^^^^^^
Have you tried the heater valve spring mod , 4th post down https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic78660...ater+valve |
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11th Jul 2023 7:50pm |
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| Welshsurferdude Member Since: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Newport Posts: 2406
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No but ill look into that now cheers! 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)
2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS 2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold) 2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) |
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11th Jul 2023 8:03pm |
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| Muddybigdog Member Since: 11 Apr 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1017 
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I was told that a hot tranny tunnel is the curry warmer optional extra, Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
Puma 90 XS - Sold D3 - 2.7 S x2 (both Sold) Freelander 2 HSE - Sold Freelander 1 - Sold Disco 2 - Sold |
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11th Jul 2023 8:53pm |
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