Thread: new defender engine problem

Well it is and it isn't the same engine - there are differences. So issues that crop up on Transits may or may not be applicable to the LR engine.

I also think it might be a long bow to draw - just because 1 transit comes in with an issue really doesn't necessarily mean that all new Defenders will be similarly effected.

I agree. There are a lot of differences between the regular 2.4l Puma engine and the one Land Rover have tweaked for the new Defender. No dual mass flywheel for one. I expect we will enjoy all manner of unique problems of our own .

but thank you for the heads up

I hope all gose well then I do really like the new truck my friend had one but fell asleep at the wheel and it was a right off it was only four months old but very impressive car and running on the stock tyres it was very capable. We took the sway bars off and the ride was abit better biggest plus is more wheel travel.

Originally Posted by lambrover

...my friend had one but fell asleep at the wheel ...

Now THAT wouldn't have happened in an older one .

Harmonic balancers are one of the things that LR extensively test at Eastnor Castle in the mud pits. That is a specific requirement of LR balancers that the rubber does not delaminate with mud and grit. I doubt that the new deefer motor would not have been tested in the same way as deefers, rangies and discos have been tested over time.

Cheers

where is the harmonic balancer?......as on the disco i thought it was that bloody great heavy disc on the underside of the car(near the axle), which ian smacked off roading once and we had to cut if off!! and we never put it back on again..

Originally Posted by dullbird

where is the harmonic balancer?......as on the disco i thought it was that bloody great heavy disc on the underside of the car(near the axle), which ian smacked off roading once and we had to cut if off!! and we never put it back on again..

In this case it is also called the front crankshaft pulley.