Thread: LATEST FACTS ON DEFENDER SUPPLY

Double Cardan

Originally Posted by RecMec

"Double cardan" huh? Thanks Dullbird. Everyone I talk with calls it sumthin difrent.


Does anyone have any views, issues, comment on the 2.2 since it was introduced, they'll be earning a reputation of some sort by now. I'm wondering how it would take an upgrade remap via the Autologic.

The October 2013 issue of Land Rover owner International , issue 11, had an article, " Buying guide to the TDCi. ". Written by Peter Galilee. At the start he said , in part, " the transit engine has been good, but you need to choose wisely, though". In the section on 'engine;, he wrote;


"The TDCi diesel engine is best described as brutal, there's so much torque. Originally fitted to the Defender in 2.4 litre form, a 2.2 litre version of the same engine powers current models, having been redesigned to comply with emissions rules. He quotes the 4X4 owner of Gumtree 4X4 in West Sussex as saying ' we have not yet had to change an engine, compared to some previous L R engines, there's no real problems at all' ".


"and ' Sometimes EGR valves are problematic, . Symptoms include loss of power, and lots of black exhaust smoke. The engine management light may come on, but not always. ' From Gumtree 4X4 again - ' Injectors are sometimes faulty, it may misfire & be running rough and warning lights may show on the dash display, but that depends how bad the problem is. It would have to be a long way out of parameters to show a warning light, but you would know anyway, as the engine would be running unbalanced. We've had to replace a couple of throttle potentiometers. On older engines, catalytic converters could get blocked - the internals crumble and break up, then get blown back to the silencer and block it up, then you have no power. Shake the catalytic converter, if it rattles budget for replacing the converter & silencer.'


The 2.2 version introduced in 2012 includes a diesel particulate filter, . The DPF requires a regeneration cycle to clean itself, which happens when the vehicle is driven at operating temperature for about 20 minutes in high range at speeds more than 40 mph. On short trips, Defenders may never reach regeneration, so the DPF warning light comes on, then you have to carry out the regeneration process. The consequences of ignoring the DPF light are not clearly known.

Routine servicing can be carried out at home, although it is not as DYI friendly as earlier versions - the air filter is fiddly to extract, the oil filter a messy cartridge type in a vulnerable plastic housing, and the fuel filter, within a rear wheel arch, can be difficult to deal with. "


The article goes on to cover;


Transmission
Suspension, wheels & tyres
brakes
steering
electrics
exterior, bodywork & trim
internal structure & interior


The very last word is " cab is very cramped, so try before you buy "


Overall, problems , according to the article, are usually minor. And not expensive to fix. I would love one, Bob