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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17359   
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Assuming it really is a Puma, I hope it doesn't have a new DMF!
It looks a tidy vehicle although there is far too much chequerplate for my taste. I hope it will bring you much pleasure! It's just about run in at 170k, the mileage should be no cause for concern. |
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24th Jun 2022 8:01pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20312
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Looks good, enjoy her.
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24th Jun 2022 8:35pm |
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| bodstruck Member Since: 09 May 2020 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 908
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Indeed, no DMF. Fingers got carried away
I would have put chequer plate on the bonnet and wings anyway as it will get walked on a lot. The stuff on the sills will come off once the rock/tree sliders go on. The only bit I don't like is the big chunk on the rear quarter - bit of a shame that is there. But on balance I can live with it. Looking forward to using it. I am going to try and avoid making any changes until I have driven it a fair bit, chances are I can use it as it is
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24th Jun 2022 9:03pm |
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| bodstruck Member Since: 09 May 2020 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 908
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Gave it a bit of a wash and polish and took it on the plain for a few pics. Scrubs up pretty well.
 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge And the chassis has been well looked after. Click image to enlarge I have been sat on the fence as to whether to keep it or not but I recon I am going to show a bit more commitment and get on and use it properly. I have a weekend trip to North Wales booked early Oct and I will take this and drag my Brother along in the 200tdi. Should be an interesting comparison. First job is to change the wheels and tyres. I have some really good coopers on the 110 I rescued from the village so plan to put them on. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge There is a list of things I would like to do, none of which will appeal to purists but they are there to be used and adapted eh? Very tempted with a full roll cage. Just struggling with making peace with the cost. Snorkel. The induction on this seems worse than any of my previous defenders and I think deep water would be a no-no right now. No cheap solution out there. I think my leaning is to either the Nak wing top mounted one or a southdown one. Not sure I can stretch to a nugget stuff airbox mind. Replace the carpets with mats, possibly Wright Offroad ones. But more important than the bolt-on bits is the engine. It is not without issues. It starts, runs and drives great but.... It has a squeal / chirp under load and I am suspecting the fan pulley (as it is the only one that has any play in it) Leak around the vac pump It has lost power on two occasions - suspect the VCV. It spews black smoke under hard accelleration. Just about to order a new fan pulley assy, serpentine belt and vac pump. VCV is already on the way. I have an IID tool now so cleared all the old (very old) codes and will see what comes up and how we address those. Just off to get these wheels balanced as well, a bit shaky right now. |
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14th Sep 2022 12:09pm |
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| bodstruck Member Since: 09 May 2020 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 908
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The squeal turned out to be a UJ on the front prop. I didn't manage to diagnose it in time to get new UJs ahead of my trip to Wales this weekend but luckily I found a pair of good props on eBay for £60 which were collected, greased and fitted on Thursday afternoon. I'll refurb the other one and keep it as a spare.
It was still a little smoky and I had a very occasional turbo error thown up. Unplugged the EGR and all is well once more. I do have an EML on but would rather have that than the alternative. I will be blanking it off and having it mapped accordingly soon. Might be tempted to have more work done but will chat with BAS first. I managed to make a few quid on a little 90 I recently bought so I have decided to invest that into the puma. Have some internal storage cages and shelves on order and a full roll cage on the way. Having read through some recommendations here I think I will also get a fuel cooler and diff protectors from WildBear. Car as great on a weekend trip to Wales. 600 mile round trip with 2 full days of lanes on Sat and Sun. Weather was great and so was the scenery. This was the group at Black Rock Sands at the start of day 2: Click image to enlarge |
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5th Oct 2022 12:18pm |
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| bodstruck Member Since: 09 May 2020 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 908
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No time like the present. 165bhp power tune ordered from BAS
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5th Oct 2022 2:42pm |
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| bodstruck Member Since: 09 May 2020 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 908
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I opted to have the map added to my IID tool, seemed to be the most cost effective and speedy option. The essential egr blank was 180 and the power tune with egr and speed limiter removal was 420, seemed like an obvious choice.
The process was very quick. Pete at BAS had the map loaded the same day I ordered. The most Tim consuming thing was trying to get the IID connected on the mac to do the update. Once that was done it was less than 5 mins in the car and job done. Not many miles done yet but all seems well. No egr errors, no smoke and it's of pull. Very happy. Great service from BAS
I have a full service kit on the way also, may as well make sure everything is in order. Cage should be here within the week so I will have plenty to do. Next to order the Safari Equip wheel carrier and 2" receiver. |
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10th Oct 2022 7:35pm |
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| bodstruck Member Since: 09 May 2020 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 908
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Lots of goodies have arrived, just need to find some time now.
Full external cage Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 2" receiver Click image to enlarge Some engine bits. Egr blank plates, injector seals, manifold seals. Click image to enlarge SE galv and powercoated wheel carrier. Click image to enlarge Naka snorkel Click image to enlarge |
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22nd Oct 2022 5:17pm |
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| BrickBox Member Since: 05 Oct 2021 Location: Wales Posts: 808  
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Lovely delivery of goodies there!
Where did you buy the EGR blank from? 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS. |
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22nd Oct 2022 5:18pm |
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| bodstruck Member Since: 09 May 2020 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 908
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Ebay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111967518768?mk...media=COPY I wanted one that would allow me to blank either side of the egr cooler. Not sure if I will actually do that but at least I have the option. |
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22nd Oct 2022 6:26pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17359
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Those are the same as the ones I have. For years I saw no point in blanking a disabled EGR, but when I saw these I thought they would be excellent protection against a coolant leak in the EGR cooler. By blanking both ends, both manifolds are protected from filling with coolant. At the most extreme, it might prevent hydraulic lock and a destroyed engine.
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22nd Oct 2022 8:28pm |
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| bodstruck Member Since: 09 May 2020 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 908
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I never thought of the risk of a coolant leak. I was thinking more of stopping grot and soot but that sounds like another good reason to do it. It is driving much better with the egr disabled so need to make an effort not to leave it as it is.
One job I do want to do is take the manifold off and give it a good clean, I suspect it will be a bit gross
The injector seals were a bit of preventative maintenance but I am leaning towards the 'if it ain't broke ' approach. May just keep them on the shelf for later. Although I am looking forward to fitting the cage I am also not looking forward to it if that makes sense. A fairly big job and there is no coming back once started. Looking at pics of rolled defenders does give me a little bit now extra motivation, although the vast majority of defender neither have nor need one. |
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22nd Oct 2022 9:05pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8018  
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I dreaded fitting external cage, reality was it was easy, just take your time. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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22nd Oct 2022 9:40pm |
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| bodstruck Member Since: 09 May 2020 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 908
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Any tips, other than RTFM?
I was tempted to have the underneath bits blasted and galvanised bit not sure if this was OTT. Also considering stainless bolts although I am not if there are any strength considerations. |
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22nd Oct 2022 10:06pm |
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