Some good news about my Puma

Gav110 · 31st August 2010, 06:49 PM

Well here's my issue - I have a dud EGR (the 2nd) but the LR diagnostic equipment can't read a fault code for it (presumably because it's not severe enough to cause the engine check light come on), so they won't replace it.

I get a clear EGR fault code using Pete's BAS reader (note I have not actually flashed the ECU) - code P0404, but for some reason it doesn't show up on their system. The dealer freely admitted that their system is not always reliable for reading the codes, but LRA will only treat it as warranty if they can see a code.

Other than paying for a new EGR myself or blanking it, what other options are there?

If anyone has experience of doing the blanking let me know or PM me - keen to hear how effective it is. Right now I just have a tight, hesitant feeling on low throttle at around 2000RPM.

**Scallops** · 31st August 2010, 07:11 PM

1) Flog the engine when you drive it - rev it out to 3000 plus - see if that clears it out
2) Wait for engine light to come on - it will eventually
3) Buy new EGR valve yourself
4) Fit Rabofarmer's plate kit

I'm going to do option 4 when my new one stuffs up again - and it will - they are not modified parts.

Gav110 · 31st August 2010, 07:15 PM

Thanks mate - I know you have some serious experience on your side...

1. done it - no difference. I also did the same with 2 loads of diesel engine cleaner which purported to help with EGR valves
2. see 1
3 & 4 - agree with you that it will only return so need to think more about that.

Thanks Gav

**Scallops** · 27th September 2010, 06:30 PM

Another month ticks by and the Puma is still going strong - this is a record for me!

I'm really enjoying the old Grover boy now and am looking forward to getting back out camping with him (and Kat!

)

Happy Days! (just don't mention S1 water pumps!

)

**patclan** · 28th September 2010, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by TwoUp

An annonymus person

may have sent me this;

How do you get up to 140k, I can't get over 135, it is a pain sometimes, it just hits the wall and I have to move out the way..

**DeeJay** · 28th September 2010, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Mick-Kelly

Someone remind me never to buy one of these

Hey Mick,
Don't buy one of these...

**Scallops** · 28th September 2010, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by patclan

How do you get up to 140k, I can't get over 135, it is a pain sometimes, it just hits the wall and I have to move out the way..

I might (

) have had mine up to 145 km/h in the NT - the engines really free up with some km under the belt.

**patclan** · 28th September 2010, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by Scallops

I might (

) have had mine up to 145 km/h in the NT - the engines really free up with some km under the belt.

I agree, I have had a few problems and still waiting on a new rear diff for the whine and a bit of a clunk but since I got over 35k a couple of weeks ago he has been driving great, been really pleased, even feels like the gear changes are smoother, not so when the other half drives it though!! but he is now nearly 10 months old and I am now feeling that my Puma is coming of age..

Still cant get over 135 though, think I have a limiter in mine.

**dmdigital** · 28th September 2010, 05:23 PM

You do

Also see if you can do 0-100kph in under 15 seconds.

**Scallops** · 22nd November 2010, 12:49 PM

2 more months go by - and the Puma continues to impress, although a 2nd EGR valve were required since last update - a definite source of engine surge on/off throttle.

I'm into the "all work done by MR" phase of ownership now, which I'm sure will help, so I might just step out to 6 monthly updates from here - or at least when I can get the darned valve blanked off.

Go the Ford!

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