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I assume you mean "ruining" the engine ;).Quote:
Originally Posted by specwarop
I spoke with the dealer and told them I would be putting a secondary filter/water alarm system. They didn't say it would void anything or not, and so at this point, I don't really care if it does. I'll have better piece of mind with it there.
Having said that, to anyone else, I would advise seeking written advice from them, and probably have them fit the unit themselves.
Is there a chance I could trouble you for some shots of your defer with the larger steel wheels on it? Email troymussio at hotmail.comQuote:
Originally Posted by noyakfat
I'm undecided on the larger tyre so will keep it as is for the time being with the factory alloys.
Yeh sorry, meant ruining - stupid phone autocorrect.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chops
Anyways yeah, what secondary filter/water alarm did you fit and at what stage of the fuel lines? I will also chase up a dealer to hear what they think regarding warranty...
No problem Troy.Quote:
Originally Posted by TroyFenda
I'm on a day off today, so have just taken some snaps for Chops and will send them to you.
Cheers,
Nige
Thanks Nigel, I'll get back to you via pm after.
Troy, as with Nige's car, I have no lift or driveline mods on my car. Some here do have lifts done, and seem to advocate using Double Carden Uni's. Not sure on too many facts about that, but I've done a fair amount of touring and I don't really believe a lift is needed. The only thing I'm contemplating doing is putting in heavy duty springs, and then I'll go to Pedders for shocks.
I guess the only other thing is to ensure your snorkle is up to scratch, as in sealed properly. Mine was factory fitted, and had a split on the box section that is on the inside of the guard.
Specwarop, I haven't bought one yet, have to wait to get the car back, and then cash. I may end up getting a second hand unit off something (??).
IMHO changing engine oils in any post 1990 LR diesel engines at 5K is a waste of oil,I would feel perfectly happy changing both my Tdi and TDCi oils at 15k when using good quality oil,if you are worried about dirty fuel a Mr Filter funnel is a good buy,I use mine when out in the bush or filling from jerries. Pat
After living through a bad batch of fuel on my 2009 Defender back when it was a few months old - which actually turned out to be a badly positioned fuel tank breather. Couple of things I wanted to mention in case they help:
1 - Your insurance company will usually cover the cost of damage from a bad batch of fuel. Check your policy, and make sure it does. (RACV did, oh and one other thing - don't get a claim number until you've exhausted all other avenues for getting someone else to pay - once you have a claim number - you may find it affects your premium costs even if you cancel the claim later....)
2 - Many fuel distributors will also cover the repair costs if you can identify with a receipt the fuel source. Some are better than others. They will pay for the repairs themselves.
3 - Do not accept that the intake for your fuel tank breather is left dangling in the air behind the rear wheel on the MY09 models - get the dealer to relocate it. (PRE 2009 models and post 2009 models have a different fuel breather location.)
Check your fuel tank breather location, Make sure you have a good insurance policy that covers bad fuel - and then don't worry about it.
I looked into the additional pre filter. The PUMA does not have a lift pump, any additional filter would likely make it more prone to sucking air in to the diesel through leaking fuel filter gaskets etc. Also it would require you to prove using your own automotive engineer that it did not induce a fuel related fault in the event of a warranty claim. After living through a $15,000 repair bill on a brand new vehicle, and the PITA of proving it was due to a faulty breather location - I decided It's not worth the hassle for a vehicle under warranty - In my opinion anyway. If its a vehicle defect LRA will have to cover it, if it's a contaminated fuel then the fuel supplier or your insurance will cover it. But if you've introduced something non standard - that gives them all an easy opt out clause. So from my perspective - until the warranty runs out - I got piece of mind keeping it stock. But one thing I did do after that incicent was have then drain and check the fuel filter every service - it's only scheduled I think every 40,000ks normally. (I never again had water in the fuel after the breather was fixed)
I believe that the fuel filter housing is the same as a TD5 (Well the filter inside is a much higher spec filter though). But the TD5 has a Water in Fuel sensor - so possibly you could swap housings and put a factory sensor in. You may even find that the later housing has the port for the water sensor already installed...
Hmm, sounds like Mr Funnel is the easy answer, along with a good insurance provider...
Apologies for the late reply...work has been a tad busy of late.Quote:
Originally Posted by TroyFenda
The snorkel is a factory Landrover fit.
I've also recently added a heavy duty ARB steel roof rack. It should go a long way to helping store everything needed for a few near-term camping/hunting trips.
G'day Troy
Congratulations on a splendid and character-building purchase. You are now officially a brave man.
Tips: if it's been raining, wear wellies. your feet will, at some point, get wet. Defenders leak. It's bloody annoying, but it happens.
I have a 2008 Puma 110 (called Monty) with 125,000 on the clock so we're in similar territory in vehicluar terms.
With respect to your tyre choices, there are a bunch of threads on the site regarding sizes and types. I looked into this for ages as I wanted something wider, eventually fitting BFG ATs 265/75/16 on some King Wheels black steel wheels that I got with a zero offset. I didn't need extra flares but got some anyway from Terrafirma.
I've found there's a little bit of adjustment can be had out of the steering stops in order to slightly improve the appalling Defender turning circle which frankly makes the Jahre Viking look like a nimble ballerina.
If you lift the suspension and go for 50mm higher coils (or more), don't forget a DC prop shaft for the front as the stock shaft can't handle the extra angle. Well, not all the time. Some have been ok.
Have a browse around the site, particularly using the search and checking out the Project and Tutorials as well as The Modified Zone and Members Rides. Oh, and The Good Oil.
Happy to head up to the Hunter for a weekend, I spent a fair bit of time up in the Watagans and Yengo NPs. Just PM me if you're heading away sometime.
Bobby
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