Puma Transmission guards

[Scallops]

Folks - I'm going to place an order for one of these....

http://www.devon4x4.com/products_a/p1225c236/defender-2007-transmission-guard.html

Prices

Ordering
1=$288.62/unit
2=$236.26/unit
3=$205.04/unit
4=$210.15/unit

based on exchange rate (11th Dec 08) and no special freight deal


- I have sent Devon an email to see if we can sharpen up postage costs.


Anyone keen?

* UPDATE *

As we have a number of takers, and from different states, we will need to place multiple orders to avoid import duty. Moreover, I am also going to organise a State by State order - to cut down on freigh costs... If however, there is only 1 order from a particular state, I can include them in another state group.

To avoid duty, the order needs to be under $1000.00 - or 4 units...
Ordering between 2 and 4 units is more economical than buying singularly, so further orders will
need to be within this number range.

So - we will have a nominated person (distributor) from each state order group to place the order...

I'll give it until mid next week (17th Dec) to see where these orders are at - then we can proceed.

Qld Order

1X Scallops - distributor
1X JohnR
1 X tolinja (tentative)

NSW order
1X one iota - distributor
1X dullbird (tentative)

WA order
1X TimNZ - distributor
1X cripesamighty (tentative)

NT order
1X dm_Td5 (NT) - distributor

[Col.Coleman]

PM Tolinja, he will be interested. He was only asking about something like that the other week.

CC

[Scallops]

PM Tolinja, he will be interested. He was only asking about something like that the other week.

CC

Yep - I have! :D

[TimNZ]

Hi Scallops,
Put me down for one please, I'm sick of emptying the gravel out of my handbrake!!! Do you think it's worth getting the fuel cooler guard also??

Tim

[Scallops]

Hi Scallops,
Put me down for one please, I'm sick of emptying the gravel out of my handbrake!!! Do you think it's worth getting the fuel cooler guard also??

Tim

I'm not sure about the fuel cooler guard - I'd need to check it's position and assess the risk of damage. Where on the chassis rail is it? Let's see if others want this too and if so we'll order some as well - I'll post a tally (for both items) on the first post. :)

[dullbird]

when you doing it? i would like to put my name down put just cannont afford anything realistically until the new year

[Scallops]

when you doing it? i would like to put my name down put just cannont afford anything realistically until the new year

I guess we can wait until the New Year, if that helps you out. :)

[Psimpson7]

Just out of interest, does it make it any easier for you if people add other D44 stuff. I may well be interested in a few things but not puma specific parts?

If its a nightmare dont worry!!

Pete.

[dullbird]

ok I will put my name down at this point for a tentative......and when you get close to thinking of ordering let me know and i will try nad get money together:)

[Scallops]

Just out of interest, does it make it any easier for you if people add other D44 stuff. I may well be interested in a few things but not puma specific parts?

If its a nightmare dont worry!!

Pete.

Give me a list, Pete - I'll work out if it's cheaper. It's not cut and dried - as 4 transmission guards are actually more expensive than 3 (per unit) but ordering 5 is cheaper again! :confused:

So let me know what you want and I'll see if I can work it in.

PS - You don't need a new wheelbrace - I will get it to you! :p

[Psimpson7]

Lol. Will have a look.

Just to let you know, If you speak to them they may well be able to do a better deal than the website is giving you for postage. They generally always beat that when I order stuff.

[dullbird]

Give me a list, Pete - I'll work out if it's cheaper.
It's not cut and dried - as 4 transmission guards are actually more expensive than 3 (per unit) but ordering 5 is cheaper again! :confused:

So let me know what you want and I'll see if I can work it in.

PS - You don't need a new wheelbrace - I will get it to you! :p

that will be because of the way the postage will be getting worked out

[Scallops]

When we are ready to place the order - I'll contact Devon and sort out a deal on shipping. :cool:

[Scallops]

As we now have 3 definites - that $80.00 each we've saved so far...:)

[TimNZ]

The fuel cooler is on the inside of the left hand (passenger side) chassis rail. I don't think its particularly vunerable, but I'd hate to poke a stick through it! Have a look at yours and see if you think it's worth it.

Cheers,

Tim

[dmdigital]

Scallops put me down for one too and also the fuel cooler guard if you are going ahead with it. I agree though it is pretty well protected. Also covering it may prevent airflow around the unit.

The only issue is the P&H from you to me in Australia will add to the cost if the weight is several kg's.

Just remember we need to keep the order under A$1,000 or might get stung with duty

[tolinja]

Gee i know i am slow but hey just read this?

so put me down as a maybe , I will have to see if I have any money In the new year

cheers
chaser

[cripesamighty]

Put me down as a maybe as it will have to depend on the extra freight costs to Perth.

[Scallops]

Scallops put me down for one too and also the fuel cooler guard if you are going ahead with it. I agree though it is pretty well protected. Also covering it may prevent airflow around the unit.

The only issue is the P&H from you to me in Australia will add to the cost if the weight is several kg's.

Just remember we need to keep the order under A$1,000 or might get stung with duty

That is a good point - $1000.00 is the max per order to avoid import duty - so - first in best dressed - then, if demand is there, we can always place another order.

[Scallops]

The fuel cooler is on the inside of the left hand (passenger side) chassis rail. I don't think its particularly vunerable, but I'd hate to poke a stick through it! Have a look at yours and see if you think it's worth it.

Cheers,

Tim

I'm not going to get the fuel cooler cover myself - just the transmission guard.

[one_iota]

If the economies of scale permit I'm in for a transmission guard.:)

[dullbird]

maybe you should do a north and a south order.....to keep it under the 1000

[Scallops]

maybe you should do a north and a south order.....to keep it under the 1000

Yep - was thinking that - and am happy to do so, but it would make sense that NSW orders be placed together and be put in by someone from NSW - to avoid extra interstate freight.

[one_iota]

That makes good sense.

I would be happy to look after the NSW branch.

So New South Welsh People should declare their origin.

[dmdigital]

Haven't looked under the Puma yet but I assume it simply bolts on to an existing mounting points or do the bolts replace the existing ones on part of the transmission casing :confused:

[Scallops]

Haven't looked under the Puma yet but I assume it simply bolts on to an existing mounting points or do the bolts replace the existing ones on part of the transmission casing :confused:

Dunno mate - but I thought I'd have a crack at installing it myself - read with Mr HoHar's help. :p

[Scallops]

So come on you new SVX buyers in WA and NSW (and everywhere else!) - get on board! :)

[dmdigital]

Dunno mate - but I thought I'd have a crack at installing it myself - read with Mr HoHar's help. :p

I miss-read that and thought you'd typed Mrs Ho Har :eek:

[dmdigital]

So come on you new SVX buyers in WA and NSW (and everywhere else!) - get on board! :)

And anyone else in the NORTHERN TERRITORY.


Surely I'm not the only NT member with a Puma :confused:

[Scallops]

Prices per unit now listed on first post (bases on today's exchange rate) - the exchange rate has improved overnight! Come on Puma owners - armour for around $200.00 bucks is pretty good - cheaper than fixing a low hanging hand brake. :)

[dullbird]

i reckon if it stays around the $200 mark I can scrap that together.....is that including the postage? if it is i'm in for deffinate mahn :)

[one_iota]

Hi Lou,

If we can get a third from NSW I'll place an order.

[Scallops]

i reckon if it stays around the $200 mark I can scrap that together.....is that including the postage? if it is i'm in for deffinate mahn :)

The prices on my first post include postage from England to Australia.

[dullbird]

ok then put me down as a deffinate mahn, thanks scallops

[Scallops]

* UPDATE *

Qld Order
1X Scallops - distributor
1X JohnR
1 X tolinja (tentative)

NSW order
1X one iota - distributor
1X dullbird

WA order
1X TimNZ - distributor
1X cripesamighty (if order Jan/Feb)
1X Nera Donna (if order Jan/Feb)

NT order
1X dm_Td5 (NT) - distributor

[Nera Donna]

I’m in for the Perth order, if your putting in an order in late January/early February? I wont be home until then to convey readies. Stuck at work:(

[Scallops]

I’m in for the Perth order, if your putting in an order in late January/early February? I wont be home until then to convey readies. Stuck at work:(

Nera Donna is in if the order happens Jan/Feb 2009.

[cripesamighty]

Yep, Jan-Feb 09 is fine by me. I have four weeks off and will be heading to a caving conference in Victoria and driving across the Nullarbor after Xmas with my other half. We should be back by Australia day. I will be taking my laptop so should be able contactable by email/PM while we are away.

[one_iota]

On the NSW front I've sent a PM to Taipan to see if he is interested.

[dullbird]

i believe Allan the new member that is having gearbox probs on his svx is also north sydney

[Scallops]

*Freight Update*

Devon will cut a deal with freight - but can't specify exact details until we order - but the prices listed will be a maximum price (dependant on exchange rate when the orders are placed) - so if the distributors can PM me when they are ready to order - we can coordinate it with Devon 4X4.

[dullbird]

cool bananas well done scallops!!

[TimNZ]

PM Sent Scallops, and thanks for organising this!!

Cripesamighty & Nera Donna I know you want to order in Jan/Feb so if you are definatly going to go ahead I'll carry the cost till then.

Tim

[Scallops]

* UPDATE *

Qld Order - about to be filled ordering 3 units
1X Scallops - distributor
1X JohnR
1X dm_TD5 - coming onto the Qld order

(1 X tolinja (tentative) - perhaps a later order)

NSW order
1X one iota - distributor
1X dullbird

WA order - about to be filled ordering 3 units
1X TimNZ - distributor
1X cripesamighty (picking up Jan/Feb)
1X Nera Donna (paying Jan/Feb)

NT order - defunct due to lack of interest.
1X dm_Td5 (NT) - distributor - now on Qld order.
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[one_iota]

i believe Allan the new member that is having gearbox probs on his svx is also north sydney

Thanks Lou,

I've sent a PM to Allan

The NSW AULRO Puma owners must be a pride of pussies ;):)

[Scallops]

Thanks Lou,

I've sent a PM to Allan

The NSW AULRO Puma owners must be a pride of pussies ;):)

:Rolling: How topical.

[dullbird]

Thanks Lou,

I've sent a PM to Allan

The NSW AULRO Puma owners must be a pride of pussies ;):)

I guess so...maybe they actually did buy them for shopping trolleys and there is no need for a guard:p

unless its because NSW own the most SVX's and they are just flat broke :D

[dmdigital]

SVX - Every time I see this I think its a U in the spelling :angel:

[cripesamighty]

Hi Tim,

That would be great. I could probably pay earlier but wouldn't be able to collect it until we get back though. PM me for what suits.

Cheers,

Cripesamighty

[Scallops]

A last call to any potential WA or Qld takers - we will be filling these orders in the next day or so. :)

[Nera Donna]

PM Sent Scallops, and thanks for organising this!!

Cripesamighty & Nera Donna I know you want to order in Jan/Feb so if you are definatly going to go ahead I'll carry the cost till then.

Tim

Thanks very much. I'm 100% in. :)

Craig

[dmdigital]

PM sent Scallops and my thanks too for organising this.

[Boots]

Please count me in for one guard.

Cheers


Boots

[Scallops]

Please count me in for one guard.

Cheers


Boots

I can put you in the NSW order - you will need to pay for freight to Adelaide or tee up the AULRO courier service - I reckon it might cost about $40.00 to deliver to Adelaide - that OK with you?

[Scallops]

*UPDATE*

Qld Order - order closed ordering 3 units
1X Scallops - distributor
1X JohnR
1X dm_TD5

NSW order - order closed (unless Allan is in) ordering 3 units
1X one iota - distributor
1X dullbird
1 X Boots

WA order - order closed ordering 3 units
1X TimNZ - distributor
1X cripesamighty
1X Nera Donna

[Scallops]

I've placed Boots (from Adelaide) onto the NSW order - so now we all have 3 persons ordering - so we can fill the 3 orders! :banana:

[dullbird]

mahn can you let me know when you need the money as I will need notice :)

[Scallops]

Just placed the Qld order via fax - the total for 3 units delivered was 212.03 pounds.

On today's exchange rate - that is $485.38 - so $161.79 each.

This is approximately half the price we'd have paid for a single unit - so we've done very well. :)

I'll PM my Qld order persons once my CC has been charged, and give you the exact final price and payment details.

I imagine the WA and NSW order distributors will be getting their quotes very soon too. These should be roughly the same as my quote.

Cheers,

Dan.

[Searover]

Am i too late, if not put me down for 1.

Thanks

[Scallops]

Am i too late, if not put me down for 1.

Thanks

PM TimNZ and see if he has placed the WA order yet. ;)

[solmanic]

... cheaper than fixing a low hanging hand brake. :)

I have been away and missed this thread entirely. I can't come in on the order (spending all my spare $ on houses), sorry, but I am planning on replacing my handbrake with a disc one anyway which doesn't hang down nearly as much.

[Scallops]

I have been away and missed this thread entirely. I can't come in on the order (spending all my spare $ on houses), sorry, but I am planning on replacing my handbrake with a disc one anyway which doesn't hang down nearly as much.

Dat's OK mate - the order is filled! :p But I didn't think a Man with ZERO accessories would be interested in kicking off the list with a transmission guard anyhow. :D

We'll have to get together again for a drive soon - perhaps the retreat needs some work over Christmas? :angel:

PS - Any news from Nostril on the bulkhead cover?

[TimNZ]

PM TimNZ and see if he has placed the WA order yet. ;)

I havn't placed the WA order yet, I'll be doing it tonight. The current price is 247.50 GBP which equates to roughly $189.00 AUD each.

Cheers,

Tim

[Scallops]

I havn't placed the WA order yet, I'll be doing it tonight. The current price is 247.50 GBP which equates to roughly $189.00 AUD each.

Cheers,

Tim

Tim - I don't think your quote is right - they included VAT in the estimate which won't be charged. ;)

[TimNZ]

Tim - I don't think your quote is right - they included VAT in the estimate which won't be charged. ;)

I'll give Devon a call tonight to place the order and check if they have included VAT in the price. Once I have the final price I'll PM cripesalmighty and Nera Donna.

Cheers,

Tim

[one_iota]

For the NSW division I have sent a request to Devon for a quote including delivery to Sydney.

PM's sent to dullbird and Boots.

:)

[Scallops]

OK - The WA and Qld orders have been placed. The Qld order was a little cheaper due to freight to Perth - the stuff must arrive on the eastern seaboard.

Mahn - for your NSW order (if it hasn't been placed yet)...

When you get your estimate, if it contains VAT, ignore it and pay the amount without VAT.

You pay using Paypal to the following email address...

websales@devon4x4.com

A day or so later they will reply to tell you the order will not be shipped until the 2nd week in January.

Once you receive your order, contact Boots (from Adelaide) and sort out his delivery with him.

Thanks to everyone who got involved - the Qld order worked out at being $167.00 each - significantly cheaper than the $311.00 quoted for a single unit. :)

[one_iota]

Thanks Scallops,

Liz at Devon has received the NSW delivery details and will advise the cost hopefully tonight at which point the order will be placed.

As I will be out of town over that period I will be asking for the delivery to be after the 12th of January.

[one_iota]

Devon 4x4 have sent me the quote and I have sent PM's to Boots and dullbird. I will place the order this evening unless I hear anything to the contrary.:)

The cost per unit will be $183.44

[Scallops]

Just for the other distributor's info - the Qld order has arrived. Cost was $167.00 each delivered.

Hope the additional orders are to everyone's satisfaction. :)

[weeds]

Just for the other distributor's info - the Qld order has arrived. Cost was $167.00 each delivered.

Hope the additional orders are to everyone's satisfaction. :)

will have to give it a test run on the condamine river.....and no not by running the bike riders over:p

[dullbird]

yeh I'm pleased with 183.44 but would of been happier with 167.00;)

I find it hard to understand how ordering further away makes it cheaper for you

[Scallops]

yeh I'm pleased with 183.44 but would of been happier with 167.00;)

I find it hard to understand how ordering further away makes it cheaper for you

I assume they landed in Brisbane for that very reason - closer to me! Is it a "Sydney thing" to assume everything lands in NSW? :p

[dmdigital]

yeh I'm pleased with 183.44 but would of been happier with 167.00;)

I find it hard to understand how ordering further away makes it cheaper for you


I assume they landed in Brisbane for that very reason - closer to me! Is it a "Sydney thing" to assume everything lands in NSW? :p
I lived in NSW for several years and QLD for even longer and all I can say is things are usually dearer in NSW:p

[dullbird]

I assume they landed in Brisbane for that very reason - closer to me!
Is it a "Sydney thing" to assume everything lands in NSW? :p

well yes when you have it shipped to a sydney address:eek: or am I missing something

so when my mum sends me a present from the uk am I to assume it goes to brisbane first?

[dmdigital]

NSW - Nobble Someone Wealthy :p

[weeds]

yeh I'm pleased with 183.44 but would of been happier with 167.00;)

I find it hard to understand how ordering further away makes it cheaper for you

maybe its the kickback for scallops;)

[Scallops]

well yes when you have it shipped to a sydney address:eek: or am I missing something

so when my mum sends me a present from the uk am I to assume it goes to brisbane first?

Sorry dullbird - I think it was me that missed something. :) It does seem odd. I live 5km from Brisbane - perhaps the freight to our home was where the savings were made.

[Scallops]

maybe its the kickback for scallops;)

Hadn't considered that! Who wants to put in another order for....:D

[one_iota]

Well I have a genuine complaint....where are you Boots? :mad:

I have two guards and only one transmission.It makes my purchase a very expensive one.:(

I might have to donate it to a good cause...any ideas? ;)

[dullbird]

mmmmmmmmm naughty naughty boots

come on son cough up!!! :D

[jezz]

Can i please ask what do these guards look like? has some one got a pic of one please!

[dullbird]

http://www.devon4x4.com/components/com_shop/user/1220340402-Def_08_trans_guard.jpg

but they are for the Puma Jezz I don't know if you realise that

[dmdigital]

Who has fitted theirs by the way?

I only managed to get mine last weekend - long story, but thanks Scallops, its been sitting in Gove for a month until I crossed paths with my courier. Work got in the way:(
I'm still to crawl underneath and have a look at where it attaches. So pics would be helpful. Also does this threaten any gearbox/transfer case/other seal integrity or anything?

[dullbird]

still haven't fitted ours ian said he can't work out how it goes on so yes pics would be good

Oh and we sprayed ours as one of the welds had rust in it, that I wasn't happy to see :(

[JohnR]

Our is on (Thanks to Southside LR) and looks good :) I too had a rust mark in one of the welds but it is 6mm plate so I wasn't too worried. I'll try and take some picks over the weekend and post them after the DARE.

Cheers,

[Scallops]

Also does this threaten any gearbox/transfer case/other seal integrity or anything?

It will - which is why I'm waiting for the next service to fit it.

[TimNZ]

Just an update for the WA order, I spoke to Devon last night, the WA order is arriving into their shop next Monday. (I guess they had a whole lot ordered all of a sudden....... ). Anyway I expect to see them in a week or two.
I will be getting my guard powdercoated black if any of the other WAULORIAN's wants theirs done let me know and I'll get it done at the same time. I'm guessing it will cost $20 - $40.

Cheers,

Tim

[muddymech]

finally ftted mine, did not realsie it drains the tx box of oil so it pretty expensive to fit.

Failry simple, bolt up bracket to bracket at front (gx box mount) then undo three bolts on tx case and put in new ones, that bit tested me, refill box with oil. Took me a while as did not know oil was going to come out and bolts are not easy to fit.



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[dullbird]

why does it look like its still coated in primer?

and the first pic looks like the whole underside of the car is rusty!!! I hope thats still tyhe red dust

[dmdigital]

...and the first pic looks like the whole underside of the car is rusty!!! I hope thats still the red dust
That was my thought too:eek:

[Boots]

One_iota,

I am back from the Navy and got your PM on the 8th and replied. Ready to pay and take delivery.

Boots

[one_iota]

Thanks Boots,

I'll give you a call to arrange the details.

[dmdigital]

Here's some more pictures of the installed transmission guard. I haven't done mine yet, these are from under muddymech's Puma at the Wandin last week end.

Thanks Ian for the feedback on the installation it all makes a lot more sense now!

Devon 4x4 Bash Plate Installed - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmdigital/sets/72157614497812004/)