Thread: Help Need information regurding 110 10MY

G'day Phil,
If you trawl through here you'll find plenty of info concerning the "Puma" and it's possible shortfalls.
I have had mine just over a year now, and other than a problem with the ECU (fixed under warranty) I have had no real issues at all.
They are quite capable straight out of the box, I do run a second set of rims/tyres, but only because I had them, and they are only 31's
I'm sure others will give you some better or more info, so, welcome to the club, and don't take too long before you come out with the group (We need more Defenders on our trips ).

Cheers

well that was quick i did read about the puma a second ago but they were referring to a 2.2 lt ?
what were your cars symptoms ?
the one im looking at still has new car warranty but im looking to set this up and keep it long term

thanks for the reply
ill start a few searches about pump 2.4 thanks

Have you sat in a 2 door cab chassis? im 182cms high and the seating was to cramped for me, i have a 110 wagon and the seats go a lot further back.
Richard

Phil,

I drive a 2010 90 which is identical to the 110 PU you are enquiring about right up to the rear propshaft and then the bits beyond.

Defenders are unique vehicles in every sense and everyone is slightly different from the next.

My vehicle has been to the dealer for it's 6 normal services relating to its age and kilometers without as much as a hint of trouble or additional warranty work. A 2.5 to three year old vehicle would have most niggles sorted if any and should be a sound investment.

To be honest, some guys don't rate the rear diff (different from the 90) but there are lots and lots out there with no issues whatsoever. You sound like the type of bloke that might look at a rear locker in any case which would put any such concerns to rest.

In terms of wading (with an appropriate RAI or snorkel) they remain in a class of their own. Water will get in, but it will get out as quickly due to the absence of a lip or sill and you can hose it out afterwards in any case. The only concern with wading would be the fly-by-wire throttle sensor at the top of the accelerator pedal, but there are already solutions posted here.

Fuel consumption will heavily depend on your driving style due to the absence of aerodynamics, but unloaded driving should return 10 to 12 litre per 100km.

If you have test driven it and you like the way it drives (seating position, gearing etc) you will not find a better off road vehicle (well, maybe a 90)

Cheers,

Lou

i am 5,11 so i dont think it would be a huge drama.

Thow im searching puma's and still have nt finished reading how bad the diffs are and its been 30mins. .....

thanks lou.
id be definitely looking at a locker, but guys on here say its a waste of money for that diff as it is just too weak fullstop

im in a situation where i have coin to set it up as soon as i get it, but don't want to keep forking out cash getting it repaired or worse yet stranded in the bush

Don't know about the Puma but my old 200 Tdi has no problems with the water. I think it is part duck. Sure some H2O gets in but with Land Rover door seals it gets back out quicker

Get a Fender, you won't look back

The money you save by not getting a 2 inch lift and bigger tyres you can get a disc brake Salisbury rear diff and never have a problem.