Thread: Transit engine in 09 Defenders

Do a search for 'Puma'

There are lots of threads to read. Good luck.

Rgds
Pete

There has been quite a bit of discussion here on this engine, and a search should find it - look for "puma". My impression is that the major problems that have been identified have been an obscure ecu programming fault that can cause engine knocking in some circumstances, and, shared with most or all other unit injector diesels, a sensitivity to contaminated fuel that can result in repair bills easily running into five figures that will not be covered by warranty. (to maintain warranty coverage virtually the whole system must be replaced!)

Apart from these points the engine seems to have few problems, and the owners are generally happy with the performance. Worth noting that the height of the engine means it is set lower in the chassis, making the handbrake slightly more vulnerable to damage. Early models could have the front prop shaft hit the sump in extreme articulation, but I understand this has been corrected with a new sump.

John

A mate of mine has a transit and has had no trouble with the motor at all,it was even filled with unleaded without damage.I am looking at buying one next year. Pat

Simply put awesome!
We got ours October 2007 and have not had any major drama's the dealership have been great to us and have looked after any small issues very well.
The engine it self feels and performs great, we have had a TD5 defender before and I think the power plant (I am including the six speed gear box) out performs a "standard" (non chipped) TD5 plant.
We kust finished a 7,300km round trip to the Cape and it didn't miss a beat the whole time.
I'd confidently hop in this car and drive to Perth tomorrow





Do it!

Cheers,

Defender "Transit".


Now that is gold!

Look in the for sale section...... I have a brand new Puma Engine for sale complete with 6 speed gearbox, turbo, loom etc.

S.