Thread: Inspecting a used Puma - things to look for

Have a thorough read of Bundalene's excellent Puma repair thread.

Apart from the usual stuff, check the AC works, the diffs aren't noisy or have excessive play, check for vac pump leaks, and check that the roof and side panels have all securing bolts fitted and aren't loose.

Service History!!! Particularly how much time it has spent on a ramp.

Also:

Diff's as Isuzurover said, if the pinion seal is leaking it's not a good sign for the diff, (look for oil sprayed under the car).
Check for rattling from the gearbox when going from acceleration to deceleration at 100km/h
Shudder under heavy acceleration in 6th from 90km/h - indicating that the springs in the clutch are coming loose.
Check to see that the vac pump has been changed, (should be in the service history)
Check the prop's for grease nipples
Check for cracks in the sealant on the roof joint above the A pillar - Edit, and at the top of the windscreen where the frame meets the roof.
Check the fuel tank overflow has been repositioned, (should be in the service history)

Edit: And look for signs of oil around the handbrake drum, and surrounding bodywork.

Cheers,

JC

The vehicle was described as a 2008 (2007MY) but when I ran the VIN the key indicator of year suggests 2009. Is this a mistake on the part of the seller (a LR dealer who took it as part-ex for a new Disco) or could it be made in 2007 and VIN only assigned in 2009?