Thread: 2010 Defenders, anyone got one?

Originally Posted by newhue

Bob, the puma (code name for ford engine) was introduced in 2007. It's a 2.4 common rail that produces around 90kw of power.
I believe the TD5 BMW donk made around the same power.
The puma has a 6 speed box that marries quite well to the motor. The same motor and box have been used in Ford Transit vans in the UK for some time. I have heard 500 000klm is possible but that is only hear say.

I'd imagine being a common rail it is more allergic to water than previous deisels. However I believe a different line through the deepest of water, and good maintenance there should be little issue.
I have added Fuel Doctor to my diesel from new, and will be fitting a second water trap soon.

If you sniff around the forum a few have hit the 70-80K klm with their pumas now, and have not had engine or gbox issues.
Of course if there is issues outside of warranty then the costs can add up. But this generally relates to any vehicle post 2000.

So if you want to accelerate up a hill, with the air con on, and have a conversation as well as listening to the radio, a PUMA is not so bad.

This could create some argument, but my understanding is that this is a Land Rover engine, albeit fitted during the time that BMW owned the company.

Yes the TD5 was designed by Land Rover, the cylinder head design by Magna Steyr !