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The six speed manual in the Pumas is a big advantage.

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

The six speed manual in the Pumas is a big advantage.

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With that spud shaft? [bigwhistle]

Maxi Drive low range fixes the low low issue [smilebigeye]

Oh, and I ran into a couple of Bruce Davis' mechs a couple of years ago (at a film shoot of all things!) and they said they and Bruce reckoned the TD5 had more potential and was probably stronger than the Tdci too.
They were talking insane torque numbers on their dyno mule.

He had gotten 600Nm out of one i had heard...and about 180Kw

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Originally Posted by justinc

He had gotten 600Nm out of one i had heard...and about 180Kw

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Who will follow along behind and pick up the bits of the R380

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Originally Posted by djam1

Who will follow along behind and pick up the bits of the R380

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That's why the gears are inside a case :lol2:

I have a 2002 TD5 in my defender and love it!
Clean oil, air and fuel plus a loom and starter motor kit is all mine have needed in the last 150k. Its the one part of the car i never worry about on trips.

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

The six speed manual in the Pumas is a big advantage.

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Personally I hated the 6 speed manual when I did a test drive, but was driving a LT95 with a diesel (bucket loads of torque) at the time. I had to change gears too often. 1st was too low, 2nd a little high, for launch gears.

But I guess you would get used to it owning one.

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Originally Posted by rar110

Personally I hated the 6 speed manual when I did a test drive, but was driving a LT95 with a diesel (bucket loads of torque) at the time. I had to change gears too often. 1st was too low, 2nd a little high, for launch gears.

But I guess you would get used to it owning one.

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I actually really, really dislike the change of the MT82 in the BT50, I much prefer the up change of the R380.
I realise most people think the other way around, but I drove a BT50 for near two years and did 50,000km in it.

Thanks,

So what is the consensus here? Or it doesn't matter if it is a 2002 or 2006?

I guess based on what was said, any 2007 Defender will be the Puma engine, thus the 2006 is the last of the defenders with the TD5?

I would assume the last one would be the most improved compare to earlier ones... CAT i suppose doesn't matter. Its not like it will hinder the vehicle in any way.

Well the latter have programmable ECU and the better head dowels. Slightly different dash finish also.
Otherwise i think they are the same.
Condition is what id be looking at more than anything. Buy one that hasnt been trashed or neglected.