Attachment 54111
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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Attachment 54111
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.
Bloody beauty mate, series 2A ?
Nice, I think you're addicted too now!
Plastic grill, flat door hinges; I'm going for Series 3.Quote:
Originally Posted by mawzer308
Yep, they grow on you. Everyone takes the piss but secretly they all wont one!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Watson
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.
Attachment 54123
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 88inQuote:
Originally Posted by craigc
Ive got a short rear halfshaft when you need to buy one....
I always love photos of your trucks, always in the proper environment
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