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Hi all! I've decided to get a Noisekiller blanket for the TDCi but not sure which size. Can anyone tell me if I should cover the whole engine compartment or just the engine part of it. Noisekiller do Small 500x500mm, Medium 750x500 and Large 925x500. Any advice much appreciated. Cheers Matt

Anyone got an idea why a 2008 Puma would drive a mile then cut out like it's got no fuel, then drive a mile and cut out etc. with no fault codes? Cheers Matt

I've just fitted a stainless steel sill to the back door frame (going to do the sides next). The screws from the old sill are crappy grey steel (possibly galvanised) and went straight into the frame, so I used some nice stainless ones... then thought about it. I guess the door frames are...

Hi all, Does anyone know if the pre-TD5 models adjusted the handbrake cable only at the drum end (there was a linkage there), or also behind the seat box? I'm looking at the X-Brake disc conversion and the Puma cable has to be changed for the older one... Cheers, Matt

I admit I've posted this on another forum as well... Has anyone tried one of these: www.x-eng.co.uk/X-BrakeDef.asp Is it any good? Does anyone know if it will fit a Puma without cutting bits off? Cheers, Matt

Can anyone tell me the normal position for the handbrake lever when on? It's back from the dealer and NOW the handbrake has to be straight up :( It was at about 45 degrees before! Cant be normal, can it? It's a 2011 model. Cheers

Just wondering if new Landy's are shipped "dry" with no motor or transmission oil, i.e. the dealer fills it. It would explain the crap that came out of my gearbox... Anyone know? Cheers, Matt

So, I took the 110 to the German stealer today and it actually made the sodding clanking noises on cue! Phew!! And the guy even admitted they weren't normal!!! So - what's the betting they just change the entire drive train and don't bother to find out what's actually wrong? (seems standard...

Just arming myself to finally go to the German dealer about the clattering noise in the new 110 at hot idle - I think it's the clutch or gearbox but I just wanted your opinions before I make an idiot of myself. Often when disengaging/engaging the clutch, it "clanks" loudly (everyone outside can...

I have a new (April '11) Defender 110. Does anyone know why there is a bolt missing under the gearbox, between the gearbox and the chassis? The hole in the gearbox it tapped and the chassis has a hole the right size, ready for a bolt :confused: Is is because the gearbox (MT-82) was changed and...

Sorry to harp on about this but I still get this bloody clattering noise under my new (!) 110 sometimes e.g. after driving "hot" and waiting at lights etc. :mad: But when I went to the Munich dealer it wouldn't make the sodding noise for them :doh: I'm giving up trying to find out what it is or...

Apologies for being dim but I can't figure out how to set my profile pic :confused: Sure it must be obvious but... Any help will be most appreciated :) Cheers Matt

Hi all - help please? I've just done about 2000 miles on a family holiday in Italy (7 people I am the only driver...) and the Landy was brilliant... EXCEPT that when motorway driving there is a short grinding noise every time I take my foot off the accelerator and then again when I put it...

Just thought I'd mention that the gearbox in my new (04.11) 110 was a bit "hacky" from the start (getting into second gear was quite unpleasant). The German dealers just said "zat iz qvite normal"! So, in desperation, I replaced the transmission oil myself with "genuine" Ford service oil...

Hi all :) I have "used" this forum several times already but never really introduced myself... My name is Matt and I live near Munich with my wife and 4 kids (although above 16 years old, 3 are quite adult. I work in patents and I finally realised my dream and bought a brand new 110 in April...

Please can someone point me to a thread covering gearbox oil check/change for a 2011 Defender (R380?). Pics would be great. I know I should have found it myself (but it's 2am here and I couldn't...) Cheers, Matt

Apologies to those who have heard me whining about my new 110 before :blabla: but something's really bugging me. Any opinions on the following will be cherished: 1) My 110 is brilliant. Gears, clutch etc. all work perfectly under "normal" use :) 2) ... but after hammering along the Autobahn...

Hi to all - another "new owner" question please ... :o Are all new Defenders a bit rattley? What I mean is, e.g. can you hear a slight "clunk" when the clutch engages/disengages, or rattling a bit when idling etc.? The noises aren't hideous (e.g. squealing metal etc.) and my Defender seems to...

Hi all :) Please can someone "point" me to a wire near the front headlights that always goes "on" with the ignition primed. I want to fit running lights (semi-compulsory in Germany and compulsory in Italy) without using the side/headlights (which actually trigger the running lights to go off)...

Hi and thanks for reading this newbie post. I am now the seriously proud owner of a brand new Defender 110 SW but I am worried: After driving a fair stretch on the motorway (e.g. 30 miles), when I pull off and idle at traffic lights there is an obvious "clattering" noise...