Thread: 3 Months and it's Arrived 2010 Defender 130

Sounds like it'll be worth the wait........!!

Enjoy!

Nice rig Allen - congrats!

I just have a question on the following that you said....

"goes to Ivans for the fuel filter / water trap system"

Can you pass on some more details please.

Cheers,

Nigel

Originally Posted by AJSLRD

Ordered end October 2009 Arrived 2nd Feb 2010

I have been patiently reading about everyones Defenders all the things they are preparing, modifying and repairing. The 130 is still a couple of weeks before I take ownership but at least its here. Tray builders here in Albury / Wodonga are flat out, will have to wait my turn.







Hot off the truck today.
arrangements are made to get the tray built over the next couple of weeks, the bull bar, snorkel and tow pack fitted sometime in between.
Once I take full delivery it goes to Ivans for the fuel filter / water trap system then off to the tinters for the black out (Window tint)
Once that is complete we start adding some miles to sort out any issues.

Allen

I wish you well with the Defender. Finally seeing it in the flesh after waiting for so long must have been a real high. Regarding your comment about "adding some miles to sort any issues out" I would like to say the following.
Never having owned a "normal" car I approached the Puma from the perspectice of previous incarnations. I had a 90 turbo diesel for 6 years, then a 110 200tdi for 14 years. I bought the 90 new and I had issues with it and numerous trips to the dealer in it's first year. Nothing major just a lot of small stuff. Our first Land Rover and our first car which we thought was great. 6 years later and two children we needed more space. A 1992 110 200 tdi pickup was bought and converted into a 110 station wagon. Truly a great machine and it has servered us well for 14 years.
Everyone knows that the 200 tdi had a gear box issue and after 9 years of ownership ours went and left us stranded. We were going on holiday at the time. It happened at traffic lights near a fuel station so we could get off the road. Anyway we got sorted. My point being that the Puma comes with 3 years warranty and breakdown cover which I never had before. I have not had anything major needing attention on Zulu and I don't intend to worry about it. The vehicle-ZULU- is a joy to own and drive. Coming from previous Defenders it is the most comfortable, drivable and joyous machine yet. Do not get too worried about things that may not happen. Enjoy your Puma and if issues do arise there is always the warranty and breakdown cover to aid you.

Very nice

It has been a long, very long, wait for the members of NEVLRC

We were in the process of chucking in a few dollars to cover the cost of a counsellor for AJSLRD (aka Commander and Chief)

To say Allen is excited is very much an understatement. I reckon the dollars collected can now be directed to the purchase of Valium

Great vehicle Allen and we are all looking forward to watching you develop it into an even greater vehicle

Not to mention the adventurous journeys you will be leading us on in NEVLRC 1

Originally Posted by SVX37

Nice rig Allen - congrats!

I just have a question on the following that you said....

"goes to Ivans for the fuel filter / water trap system"

Can you pass on some more details please.

Cheers,

Nigel

Nigel,

We plan to install an additional Fuel Filter and Water trap system, common rail diesel engines are infamous for engine failure due to the smallest amount of water. All we are achieving is a little extra protection. As for what we use thats still a decision to make.

Allen

Those 130's look excellent.

Re the water/grit in the fuel issue, you might want to check out this post for a simple "Pre filter" that I made for my 110. : Cheap fix for fuel breather (water/dirt ingestion) on Puma?

Enjoy that car

Looks very nice Allen, will be good to see once it gets some more goodies and the tray.

My parents have just ordered a new 110, so in a few months they should have theirs sitting in the same place as yours is at the moment at Blacklocks

I hope you get lots of trouble free enjoyment out of it. Just be wary of Barra, I'm sensing some jelously, so he might try pinch it during an extended pit stop at the next monthly dinner

Seano