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:rulez:VIDS!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnR
Appreciate everyone's well wishes, and I hear you all regarding driving it properly - read, rev it, give it some, spank it, drive it like I stole it etc! :D Will do, am doing - I know I should have listened earlier, but I've got the message now! :angel:
Gav - the engine management light did indeed log an error code which indicated it was a faulty EGR valve. When they went to replace it - they found it was coated in sooty carbon.
As I said - the difference now is just amazing - as is the new gearbox etc. I used to ride a 2 stroke bike - so the Puma is getting the same treatment; so my EGR valve will be as clean as a whistle from here on in. :BigThumb:
Always loved the truck - but now I've got confidence in him again. :)
Scallops
Good to hear alls going well mate, once your warranty is up maybe have a think of going down this path of partial EGR blanking Defender2 - View topic - Stainless steel EGR blanking kits The POMS seem to be getting good results.....
LR09WA
Yeah - I was aware these were available - hadn't checked back on the topic for a time - I know they were having plenty of issues with the plate initially.Quote:
Originally Posted by LR09WA
But I have 3 more years of warraty left - I bought another round! I'm hoping that my new found "inner Stig" will suffice, but if this issue happens again - I'll look into all other options. :)
well, maby the tide is Turing for the puma, hope it stays good for you:D
at least your getting a good test drive of a 09-10 car, yours is pretty much that :wasntme:
Well that's right! I reckon that's a good thing! :D Let's face it - the windscreen, panels - are about the only original parts! (I've even had the rear seat changed to a 2010 version!!!!) :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by stig0000
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Originally Posted by Scallops
Looking at what you've had done, you didn't need to buy the extra 3yr warranty.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scallops
Seeing as it's now a 2010MY, it would have warranty 'til 2013 ;).
I was just thinking the same thing. I had it removed on my TD5 along with fitting the bigger intercooler and 3" exhaust - combined with chipping, it put out close to 180KW at the flywheel!Quote:
Originally Posted by LR09WA
This time around I wanted to stay as standard as possible, but depending on how I go with Sydney dealers addressing the EGR issue (they initially identified it as an issue and ordered the part but here in MEL where I am this week they wouldn't replace it as there was no visible fault code) I may just remove the EGR.
The rationale for EGR is apparently that by recirculating exhaust gases, it burns any unburnt fuel and also lowers particulates/emissions; but the rationale against is that it is effectively bathing the engine in carbon which gunks it up over time (hence why the EGR valves can cake in carbon).
What I will do is let LR decide - if they won't address it I will discuss my options with them.
Drove it again last night after I got it back from MLR - it revs cleanly and freely up to 1800/1900 rpm - but from there until 2500 on a light throttle - it feels constrained by something.
Thats good news,hope everything goes well....
The first Disco TD5 i bought was one of the first & was a lemon:(
Once the problems were eventually sorted(took 2yrs,& they only had a two year warranty in those days),there were no more problems.
Happy Defendering.
An annonymus person :angel: may have sent me this;