Thread: 2.2 Puma vs 2.4 Puma

Well i have the 130 now, i gota say after a 1000km drive home i am very impressed with the little 2.4, in standard form at almost all speeds it leaves my 1kz prado for dead and makes the TDI seem like a complete dog, pulling up the hills between the gold coast and ballina in 6th gear was a walk in the park for it, out of all the 2.4s i have driven so far this one seems to go the best.

I gave mine it's weekly Italian tune this morning,125 in 5th,135 in sixth,damn limiter . Pat

What RPM was 5th at 125?

Sam

A bit over 3k. Pat

fastest i got it going was about 125, handles it well but the XZLs and wind noise was very loud. found some water leaks already, in the floor in the rear corners of the cab, theres nothing sealing them, you can see light, good old defender fit and finish

I'm at Cessnock Xmas time,I'll swap your XZL's for my Wrangler MT's. Pat

My rev limiter seems to cut in at different speeds, have you noticed this ?

I have a Defender 130 HCPU, on order since July and due for delivery next Jan.
I thought I was getting a 2.4 litre motor. The dealer was not aware of any changes to engine specs until I enquired after reading the post on AULRO.
They made some calls and confirmed the motor will be 2.2 and the build changeover is happening this month Sept. Very dissapointing since the Puma 2.4 was a critical factor in my decision the order.

What to do? Suck it and see-maybe it wont be too bad- or do I cancel my order. Ill follow the discussion and try and make an informed gamble