Servicing a Puma at home

[debruiser]

I realise that probably this has been covered but...

I was thinking about starting to service my own 2013 Puma 90. It's due for it's 80000km service - was quoted $1200 for it. So what concerns me is the computer trickery stuff. If I was to get a OBDII system, which ones are good? which ones will do what I need?

Other things to think about? What other things should I be worried about, considering that I'm planning on keeping this defender until... well.. forever.

Is there any good tools that I should look at getting - brake fluid pressure bleed toy? etc.

Cheers
thanks

[jon3950]

There's not a lot of computer trickery on a Defender, but I can recommend the IIDTool. Have been using it for years on Discos (where it is much more useful) and now on the Defender.

There's not a lot for it to do on a Defender, but it also has the added benefit that it can be used to upload BAS remaps if you want to go down that path in the future.

Cheers,
Jon

[Toxic_Avenger]

What work are you planning to do?
If it's basic maintenance, then most of it you should be across mechanically, given your abilities with your other project.

I'm not up to speed on things like the engine timing chain, fuel pump rebuild timeframes etc... but it's not mentioned in the maintenance checklist.
According to said checklist, 80K km is a B service (more involved than the A service) with additional work including Transfercase fluid, diff oils, and you'd also be up to the second 40,000km wheel bearing greasing.

Don't let the computer side of things hold you back.
IIRC to reset the service interval reminder on the puma dash, you just key it on while holding the accelerator and brake all the way on for 5s.

[bemm52]

What work are you planning to do?
If it's basic maintenance, then most of it you should be across mechanically, given your abilities with your other project.

I'm not up to speed on things like the engine timing chain, fuel pump rebuild timeframes etc... but it's not mentioned in the maintenance checklist.
According to said checklist, 80K km is a B service (more involved than the A service) with additional work including Transfercase fluid, diff oils, and you'd also be up to the second 40,000km wheel bearing greasing.

Don't let the computer side of things hold you back.
IIRC to reset the service interval reminder on the puma dash, you just key it on while holding the accelerator and brake all the way on for 5s.

Where can I find the servicing check list, as my pumas are due for 60,000k service, every 10,000 I change oil and filters plus check gear and diff levels.

I was unaware of wheel bearing grease at 40,000 I'm assuming only consumables needed would be drive flange gaskets and grease?


Cheers Paul

[Toxic_Avenger]

I go off something like this:

https://i.imgur.com/iIWyUAf.jpg

It's not exhaustive, and some things need to be done more frequently than it states (especially if you drive off the black top)... but it's a good 'guide'

[bemm52]

Thanks pretty much as I am doing but couldn't see a reference to wheel bearings?

Cheers Paul

[Toxic_Avenger]

Wheel bearing reference is on page 2, which outlines additional works for various 'arduous use' conditions. I couldn't find a google image of it, but it's out there.

[LouNat58]

I go off something like this:

https://i.imgur.com/iIWyUAf.jpg

It's not exhaustive, and some things need to be done more frequently than it states (especially if you drive off the black top)... but it's a good 'guide'

Does something like this exist for the TD5 defender?

[ATH]

Changing the oils is the easy bit except making sure the catch can is in the right place for the engine oil. Whoosh out it comes under pressure......
While you're under there if you have to remove the front prop shaft for greasing, replace the nipples with long ones and you can get them in future without removing it.
Also do the ancillary belt as it's easy enough especially if you remove the fan first.
I doubt any of the service types at stealers would bother greasing bearings, just a shake of the wheels and "she'll be right" would be the only thing they'd get.
Happy oiling.
AlanH.

[SSmith]

Changing the oils is the easy bit except making sure the catch can is in the right place for the engine oil. Whoosh out it comes under pressure......

Also remember to move it as the pressure drops...... distracted by chatty neighbour.... shed floor got very messy last night