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    Another series...

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    I actually used to think these were complete rubbish however ...
    Iv now decided they are quite good.

    This one has the PTO winch fitted - handy.

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    Bloody beauty mate, series 2A ?

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    Nice, I think you're addicted too now!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mawzer308 View Post
    Bloody beauty mate, series 2A ?
    Plastic grill, flat door hinges; I'm going for Series 3.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr. Watson View Post

    I actually used to think these were complete rubbish however ...
    Iv now decided they are quite good.

    This one has the PTO winch fitted - handy.
    Yep, they grow on you. Everyone takes the piss but secretly they all wont one!

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    Yeah series 3.

    To be honest it's all about maintenance or the lack of that determines wether or not your gonna have problems.

    Iv owned a lot of vehicles - mostly Toyotas when it comes to trucks.

    When I write a list for each vehicle, the make, the year , what went wrong, what I had to fix in the first year of ownership.
    It may come as a surprise... Here's a some of the newer mixed in with the older-you get the idea.

    Landrover defender 2014

    First year problems did 28,000ks in that time.

    Brake pedal stuck down after hard braking - minor.

    Rear brake lights bulbs minor.



    1988 Toyota hilux double cab diesel

    Gearbox seals- minor

    Manifold leaks- minor

    Top end let go- major

    Big end went after the top was fixed- major.

    Syncros- in gear box - major.

    Had to re wire heater fan and new controller unit.- minor ish.




    1974 landrover (2.25 petrol)

    Manifold leaking- main gasket replaced. Minor ish

    Frost plugs leaking coolant - replaced. minor ish

    Indicator switch- minor




    1987 land cruiser BJ74 (3b) diesel.

    Front hubs fell apart- rebuilt. Minor ish

    Manifold , cracked so replaced. Minor ish

    Alternater - worn out - replaced minor ish.

    Front diff let go- rebuilt - major.




    1983 series III landrover (petrol 2.25

    Brakes worn out- replaced shoes and drums. Minor- ish

    Syncro into 3rd stuffed- new box installed. Major.

    Clutch slave cylinder - leaking - minor.

    Valve seals - on my to do list. Minor.




    Make 2001 hilux double cab 4x4 5l diesel.

    Problems that required fixing-

    Hand brake crapped out- minor

    Cam belt tensioner snapped off - major.

    Rear diff - bearings let go and it exploded - major

    Heater fan stopped working - relatively minor ish




    1989 land cruiser bj70 3b

    Power steering unit - rebuilt. Major.

    Front diff- rebuilt. Major.

    Gearbox seals. Minor.

    Clutch master cylinder- leaking- replaced- minor.



    This is just a few but sometimes it's good to see actual facts written down.

    I think the important thing to note is that series landrovers are OLD so yip your gonna have to replace stuff... Just like anything else of that vintage.

    But they are a neat vehicle to keep on the rd.

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    Quote Originally Posted by craigc View Post
    Plastic grill, flat door hinges; I'm going for Series 3.
    lights in the wings, windscreen mount is not a plate welded on the side of the firewall and a little bit of the deluxe trim on the bottom of the wing.... They might not be the strongest but they are pretty simple to work on. LWB brakes are a very worth while upgrade for a 88in

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    Ive got a short rear halfshaft when you need to buy one....

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    I always love photos of your trucks, always in the proper environment
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    I'm drawn to the mountains and the bush, it's where life is clear, where the world makes the most sense.

 

 

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