here lies all my 2013 puma questions

[LoveB]

Alrighty, as i have posted recently, picking up a bnew sept 2012 build 110 in orkney gray.So I thought I'd post my questions here to avoid cluttering up this section!!

I've yet to pick it up, probably in a day or two, so some questions to get out of the way,

1.What should I check as soon as I pick it up? obviously I'm not expecting anything to be broken. but I've read some posts about some hoses sticking to clamps and pulleys which cause them to blow out after sometime. Anything specific to look at?

2. seeing as it'll mostly be a canberra/melbourne and occational sydney car, should I bother with getting it rust proofed? I doubt I will be driving over the beach or the likes so yeah.

3. With regards to the EGR, is the fuel saved that noticable if its turned off compared to having it on? if so, is there a tune for the 2.2 out? and lastly, will it void my warranty to get a tune done??

4. What other things should I look at later down the road? want to avoid water and dust ingress if possible... my wife is using the 110 too so I'd like to make suer she doesnt despise it. lol

5. with regards to servicing, do you guys follow the 20k km or do 10/5km intervals?

6. any way to make the steering angle better? as in like increase its angle at full lock or should I just suck it up and learn to live with it?

I'll get on here with more questions once I think of them!

looking at getting NAS spec leds,projector headlights and maybe a led bar, looking for a towbar and sidesteps!

[ezyrama]

Alrighty, as i have posted recently, picking up a bnew sept 2012 build 110 in orkney gray.So I thought I'd post my questions here to avoid cluttering up this section!!

I've yet to pick it up, probably in a day or two, so some questions to get out of the way,

1.What should I check as soon as I pick it up? obviously I'm not expecting anything to be broken. but I've read some posts about some hoses sticking to clamps and pulleys which cause them to blow out after sometime. Anything specific to look at?

2. seeing as it'll mostly be a canberra/melbourne and occational sydney car, should I bother with getting it rust proofed? I doubt I will be driving over the beach or the likes so yeah.

3. With regards to the EGR, is the fuel saved that noticable if its turned off compared to having it on? if so, is there a tune for the 2.2 out? and lastly, will it void my warranty to get a tune done??

4. What other things should I look at later down the road? want to avoid water and dust ingress if possible... my wife is using the 110 too so I'd like to make suer she doesnt despise it. lol

5. with regards to servicing, do you guys follow the 20k km or do 10/5km intervals?

6. any way to make the steering angle better? as in like increase its angle at full lock or should I just suck it up and learn to live with it?

I'll get on here with more questions once I think of them!

looking at getting NAS spec leds,projector headlights and maybe a led bar, looking for a towbar and sidesteps!

1/Check the turbo hose is fitted correctly and tight, sometimes it is on too tight an angle and comes off. The check engine light comes on and ruins your trip when you have to get it flat topped back to the dealer for reset of the ECU. There are 2 heater hoses under the right hand side of the motor that have a tendancy to rub together if fiited too close in the factory.

2/Dont worry about rustproofing if that's all your doing.

3/Cant comment on the EGR (DUNNO) Dont give the dealership any excuse to void your warranty with a ECU upgrade.

4/The ones out since October 2011 have a better lower door seal than previous vehicles.As yet dust hasnt been a problem at all. I can see a little bit of daylight in the front pass. corner, but I just tell SWMBO it's to let the water out

5/First service is 13k and the second is 26k, thats as far as I have almost got (12months old and 18km later)

6/Suck it up Princess You'll get used to it and it's actually quite comfy when you put your left foot up on the handbrake whilst cruising around.(no not the wife)

Cheers Ian

[LoveB]

Thank you. I'll be checking those hoses as soon as I get it! I'll probably leave it stock for a while as it'll have warranty anyway. but might as well try and avoid rupturing hoses while its early!

taking a bus to sydney tomorrow so hopefuly pics on the weekend! Dont mind a bit of light, so long as water and dust is kept out! lol I'll just get the missus used to turning more as well... she's coming from a saab 900 which she loves and has never let her down till recently so lets hope the puma can try atleast! lol

[ezyrama]

Thank you. I'll be checking those hoses as soon as I get it! I'll probably leave it stock for a while as it'll have warranty anyway. but might as well try and avoid rupturing hoses while its early!

taking a bus to sydney tomorrow so hopefuly pics on the weekend! Dont mind a bit of light, so long as water and dust is kept out! lol I'll just get the missus used to turning more as well... she's coming from a saab 900 which she loves and has never let her down till recently so lets hope the puma can try atleast! lol

I had water coming up over the bonnet on the Australia Day weekend whilst 4wding and no water got into the cab except for when the doors were open, it was persisting down!
Enjoy the drive home in the new toy. It's the only car that's ever put a smile on my face everytime I drive it.
Cheers Ian

[LoveB]

Oh I will! I'll be checking on the S1 and doing some work to it in Sydney frist then driving home, then melbouren next week... perfect chance to break the engine in!

[krispe]

Alrighty, as i have posted recently, picking up a bnew sept 2012 build 110 in orkney gray.So I thought I'd post my questions here to avoid cluttering up this section!!

I've yet to pick it up, probably in a day or two, so some questions to get out of the way,

1.What should I check as soon as I pick it up? obviously I'm not expecting anything to be broken. but I've read some posts about some hoses sticking to clamps and pulleys which cause them to blow out after sometime. Anything specific to look at?

2. seeing as it'll mostly be a canberra/melbourne and occational sydney car, should I bother with getting it rust proofed? I doubt I will be driving over the beach or the likes so yeah.

3. With regards to the EGR, is the fuel saved that noticable if its turned off compared to having it on? if so, is there a tune for the 2.2 out? and lastly, will it void my warranty to get a tune done??

4. What other things should I look at later down the road? want to avoid water and dust ingress if possible... my wife is using the 110 too so I'd like to make suer she doesnt despise it. lol

5. with regards to servicing, do you guys follow the 20k km or do 10/5km intervals?

6. any way to make the steering angle better? as in like increase its angle at full lock or should I just suck it up and learn to live with it?

I'll get on here with more questions once I think of them!

looking at getting NAS spec leds,projector headlights and maybe a led bar, looking for a towbar and sidesteps!

1. As per previous reply, Intercooler and water hoses checked.
2. Not really. Just make sure you have it checked at the dealer and signed off as per the warranty.
3. A Tune for the 2.2 has been developed but is only available in the UK as yet and they are not a a stage to close the EGR. Will void warranty, and if the dealer updates ECU, the tune is lost.
4. If not taking it off road there is probably nothing to do.
5. I do my engine oil every 5k, but other than that as per manual which is 20k.
6. You can have the steering stops adjusted this does make it marginally better than the QEII.

Kris

[ezyrama]

1. As per previous reply, Intercooler and water hoses checked.
2. Not really. Just make sure you have it checked at the dealer and signed off as per the warranty.
3. A Tune for the 2.2 has been developed but is only available in the UK as yet and they are not a a stage to close the EGR. Will void warranty, and if the dealer updates ECU, the tune is lost.
4. If not taking it off road there is probably nothing to do.
5. I do my engine oil every 5k, but other than that as per manual which is 20k.
6. You can have the steering stops adjusted this does make it marginally better than the QEII.

Kris

QE11, Does that relate to the turning circle????

[PAT303]

Don't forget the first service,that one is very important,otherwise drive it and don't listen to ANYONE who doesn't own a defender.Another good point is don't listen to ANYONE who doesn't own a defender. Pat

[Loubrey]

Very well done and sure you will enjoy it as much we all do!

Agree with all the comments below, especially not fiddling with the ECU and anything it controls while in warranty.

If you are going to be doing low km's just keep in mind that warranty requires a maximum of 6 months between services. By the time mine had it's third service it had only done 18,000km! I've sort of caught up since and I stick to 10,000km intervals.

Puma's (2.2 even more than 2.4) have really much improved door seals and unless yours are particularly "quirky", dust and rain should not be an issue. Mine occasionally (after the beach especially) goes though the local "Laser Wash" which is just a set of very powerful water jets and it doesn't leak anywhere. It rinses the chassis and body over and under and after 3 years I've got no issue with rust (living next to the sea in WA).

Cheers,

Lou

[Lagerfan]

It's the only car that's ever put a smile on my face everytime I drive it.

This is just sooooo true, we're new to the Defender world ourselves (long-time fans) and only had our 90 for 4 weeks but the grin just will not fade!!!

Had no issues so far, only one blown fuse which I suspect happened when we got the towbar fitted. Speaking of which follow the advice in the tow bar thread here and you'll save $$$ + get a genuine LR part.

Also interested in any advice on when to do that first service, as a MY13 the dealer (and log book) say 12months or 20k but I would probably go sooner.