How water tight is the Defender air box?

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Originally Posted by CaptainDan

Can anyone tell me how water tight is the air box

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Be mindful that if the 2.2 puma is the same as the 2.4 puma refitting the air cleaner lid is critical. A lot of people have difficulty with it and will put it back on without fitting it properly allowing water to get in.

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Originally Posted by bradleyfamily88

Be mindful that if the 2.2 puma is the same as the 2.4 puma refitting the air cleaner lid is critical. A lot of people have difficulty with it and will put it back on without fitting it properly allowing water to get in.

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Absolutely! First hand experience: Thought my barge (2.2 TDCi) had developed a nice new induction note on the drive home after recent oil service at the dealer. Lifted the bonnet at home for a peek - sure enough they didn't engage both the lugs on the lid properly into their sockets. Left a significant gap half way round the lid. It's fiddly to engage both these lugs properly when reseating the air box lid.