Land Rovers - Top Kit?

[Rob]

Figure there are a probably a few Landie freaks out there.

What are you driving?

Why do you love it?

What have you shove in it / on it to make sure you get there in one piece?

Sorry if this provokes an onslaught :You_Rock_

 

[martin]

This is the Little 'un.

Its a 1972 SWB 2 1/4 petrol. She served Queen and Country (army I think). I've owned her for 2 1/2 years and she used for "playing out in".
This is the Big 'un

This ones a 110 2.5 turbo diesel. I think she served in a local authority in Wales. This ones my everyday ride (still gets used offroad).

 

[Gary]

mines a series three too - 82 - a beaut'

Must reliable women I ever had!! :-D

 

[MartiniDave]

Mine are:-

A '96 Discovery very good all rounder on and off road.

A '76 Series 3 swb that I run as either full soft top or pick-up truck depending on time of year.

Love 'em both, despite the fuel bills!

 

[Roving Rich]

Don't blame me for this thread, we were talking about stainless kelly kettles honest...- It was Rob he opened it
I would love to get a poll running on this one, love em or hate em?
I've been sitting on the fence for far to long, with people yelling no don't do it. So i'll be reading all your opinions.
Cheers

rich

 

[MartiniDave]

Rich,

Go on man, do it, you won't regret it. Just look over any landy very carfully before you part with your money. If the seller wont let you hit the chassis anywhere you want with a 1/2 lb hammer, walk away.

Check out the various landy mags and their forums.

Dave

 

[ESpy]

1/2lb hammer?

Oops.

Well, my 1996 110 hardtop is going well - leaks oil a little (so I always know if it is time to replen it), cruises nicely on the motorway, carries everything I want in it and isn't as bad as might be on fuel consumption.

And, as I've said before, I have all the mod cons on it - PAS, windy up windows, heater... :-D

(Well, they are mod cons in comparison with the 3s I used to use...)

 

[Jack]

Rich, for God's sake man, don't do it!!

 

[Roving Rich]

Thats one all then !, This fence is getting homely.
Me old man had 17 of em and 2 range rovers and he's still putting me off.
Allright if you've got a use for it he wreckons. Well there's towing the caravan for a start, hmm and a stop it seems.
I just want something that i can keep going for the next 20 years ?
Rich.

 

[Rob]

Do it Rich, just let go and see what side of the fence you land on. Or just go get yourself a 200Tdi 90 for about £5K (30 MPG) and make sure you lean how to use it in anger.

Reasonably easy to work on - and you will get some practice at this as Land Rovers do crave attention from time to time. Oh, and get some mechanical back-up from someone who knows. I managed to come accross one of the Technical Experts from Land Rover Owner International who does cash work at very good rates

And if you get stuck, and have nowhere to play with it/nobody to play with - come play with me. I am looking for a few people for a greenlaning exploit in Wales next year.

 

[Roving Rich]

Sorry but no chance of me spendeing 5K on a landy.
What are your thoughts on a '72 series III ? Then i'd probably change the engine to a Nissan Diesel.
Are there any dodgy bits with a series III, and where do the rust/what lets em down?
Thanks for your advice.
Rich

 

[Rob]

If you are thinking of changing the engine, then that side of it should be ok (and you should cope with most stuff if you are doing it yourself). Just make sure that parts are reasonable for the engine you are shoe-horning in - as some will cost as much as the vehicle for some makes.

Rot will be your enemy. Chassis, cross member and bulkheads - probably the main ones. Also, make sure the springs and steering are up together - as dodgy bits will need replacing.

Just make sure you check things out well, look at loads and grab a good one when you see it at a good price.

Check out some Landie Mags for tips - Land Rover Owner International is a pretty good one - and they have a good workshop hints section too.

 

[Rob]

Thought i better shove a pic on here too. The old LR has had a bit of work since this was taken. Steering guard, diff guard, jackable sills, and a Safari Snorkel waiting installation (so i dont stress the engine out when i go in deep) :twisted:

As Mel keeps telling me - it is "our" Landie. So I better not drop myself in it

 

[sargey]

sweet!

 

[martin]

Gearboxes on Series 3 can be a bit iffy. Take them for a good long test drive, use every gear and put the power on and off to make sure they don't jump out of gear. The steering should be fairly easy to use and always "selfcenter". Take it offroad and test the 4wd. Make sure it goes in and out O.K. Then buy it and go have a load of fun.

 

[Martyn]

Hey Rob, that look just the biz - what's something like that go for? What's the engine? I'm a complete landrover know-nothing, but would love to own one nonetheless.

 

[MartiniDave]

Rob,

That looks terrific - I hope you've apgraded the security too, my '93 defender dissapeared from outside the house one night never to be seen again. Plod reckon defenders are well sought after by people who don't like paying for things! :evil:

Rich,

As far as the engine swap goes you might want to talk to a couple of specialist insurer before you commit to it to see how it will boost your premiums. The nissan lump seems to work quite well in a landy, but I've only seen the results in a 110 defender. I'm looking out for a decent 2.5 n/a landrover diesel to drop into my own series3 petrol at present.

Dave

 

[ally]

We had our Discovery nicked from outside the house too, %astards, miss it like mad..............anyone with a good series one?

 

[Rob]

Martyn

It's a 200 Tdi. New enough to have PAS, but not so new that it has electrical gizmos to get upset. Paid £5K for it last year - a joint effort between myself and Mel. And to think she wanted a small car like a 206 - but she loves it now, and wouldn't be parted from it.

I am thinking about getting one of those clutch/foot brake locking thingies, but haven't got round to checking out prices and stuff. Also thinking about an ignition isolator - for when we abandon it for a while (when the L200 needs to take the motorway strain or I need to take the shop out).

Did fit a dog guard too - just to stop stuff whacking me in the back of the old coconut when i go out playing

 

[bushwacker bob]

Mines a classic Rangerover,1985, 3.5 V8. always has kelly kettle and few bits of handy kit. I knew this thread was gonna come sooner or later and contemplated posting it myself! The rangie is old but original with 57000 miles on it. :-D