The Defender thread

O.A.P

Impossible to answer that, post some pics.

101sean

It would be very sellable, as to value it's hard to say. There's a demand for good pre Td5 Land Rovers, some people are unescessarily wary of electrikery.

If it's been well done it could be worth as much as a vehicle 10 years newer. Has the new chassis been stamped with the original Vin no? Is it registered as a commercial or private?

kincaid

its a private vehicle,its a NI vehicle..
its got the 200 series engine -suppose to be better than the 300 they say..

does the chassis need to be stamped?

must get some pictures of it next week

im not sure what a 1995 is making but he;s looking €3600 for it,

101sean

Sounds reasonable. Should really stamp the chassis number but don't think it's so much of a problem in the north. Down here the vehicle's identity belongs to the chassis, could cause problems at NCT/DOE time and the revenue may consider it a new vehicle :eek:

kincaid

chassis not stamped...

what is the procedure/cost of stamping the chassis

what the vrt on such a vehicle,,

he says on the revenue website it only goes back to 1990...

101sean

The VRT will be I think 33% of the OMSP and the road tax will be €948pa as a passenger vehicle.

You can buy a set of stamps online or from a places that stock Draper tools and do it yourself, it's stamped on the RH front of the chassis just behind the lower bumper mount in what looks to be about 6mm digits. Just make sure it matches exactly the what's on the VIN plate on top of the brake pedal box and V5.

kincaid

is it not something like €50 vrt seeing thats its 25 years old

101sean

No, has to be over 30 years old for that.

Snake_Doctor

Kincaid,
you have pm

kincaid

ok mate il pm you picture etc when he sends some on

anyway got some more info on this

its a LAND ROVER, LR 90 4C,its registered the 1/1/85,English REG,
it was originally a petrol 3528cc... ( would this matter?)
and has now a 200 tdi engine fitted with warranted 70k miles.new gearbox, new chassis,
good tight tidy machine he says....

what you think guys

Slidey

Guys please leave the dealing to PM.

This is not the notice board in your local Spar

kincaid

sorry slidey- i wasnt looking for a price/to sell,as i dont even own it...but would like a one at some stage...
im just looking for more info on the jeep really hence the posting of some info i got and seeing as dont know much at all on landrovers i thought other members might have come across a similar jeep,this one converted from petrol to diesel etc

thanks

Slidey

No worries, it came across as otherwise to me. Carry on so.

101sean

It's a very early 90 (what's left of it!), would have had the V8 petrol (awesome engine apart from drinking habit) and an LT85 gearbox. The gearbox would have been changed with the 200tdi as the original won't fit. At 70k the engine is barely run in. I assume during the rebuild any rust issues with the bulkhead will have been done, if it's done properly it should be a good one.

The chassis number will always show it as being a V8, not a problem as long as it's been changed on the V5, chassis change is the only issue you may have here. Sounds a good buy but don't know whether you should consult your local VRO first (and hope you get someone who knows their stuff :rolleyes:) or take a chance on it and see what happens when you register it.

Suckler

I've a 300TDI 110, Wonderin if anyone has fitted a second alternator ( where Aircon pump would sit) or an air compressor to to use with on board tank?

101sean

If you look at the tech forums on any of the UK LR forums, you'll find plenty of posts on fitting second alternators, there's places that will supply the brackets as well.

Couple of ways of doing on board air. Expensive ish is something like Viair from Matt Savage who supply everything or DIY using a good 12V twin compressor (like a Tmax) permanantly mounted and a small tank from a workshop or small lorry airtank. Another common way is to use the aircon compressor to supply the tank. Again, loads of examples on tech forums.

http://www.landroveraddict.com/smf/index.php?board=36.0
http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?act=idx
http://forum.difflock.com/index.php
http://forum.landrovernet.com/forum.php?
http://www.devon4x4.com/forum/index.php#1
http://www.mattsavage.com/acatalog/compressors.html

elius

Suckler wrote: »

I've a 300TDI 110, Wonderin if anyone has fitted a second alternator ( where Aircon pump would sit) or an air compressor to to use with on board tank?

http://www.westmids4x4.com/300tdi2ndaltbracket.html
;);););)

Suckler

Cheers guys, that bracket would do just nicely! & a 12V compressor for the tank would be easier to rig up than a belt driven one I think.

Mycroft H

I want it....... NOW

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pehL7dhu36w

101sean

Awesome, nothing like the roar of a V8, takes some beating.

I frequently feel the need to plant the boot firmly to the floor in the 101 just to listen to it (preferably in a busy town centre ) Beats a diesel clatter any day, shame it's such damned expensive experience :eek:

Mycroft H

101sean wrote: »

Awesome, nothing like the roar of a V8, takes some beating.

I frequently feel the need to plant the boot firmly to the floor in the 101 just to listen to it (preferably in a busy town centre ) Beats a diesel clatter any day, shame it's such damned expensive experience :eek:

Yes somehow the 200tdi dosent have the sound to it.....

Far more agricultural

jwshooter

looking for a gear box for a 200tdi defender for a guy ,any one know of same

Mycroft H

jwshooter wrote: »

looking for a gear box for a 200tdi defender for a guy ,any one know of same

The gearbox you want is the LT77s box. Might be a little bit harder to find then the more common LT77 which found its way onto many British leyland vehicles. The LT77s is a strengthened version of the LT77 to deal with the extra torque of the Tdis and the V8s after the LT85 was replaced.

Many places in england have specialist land rover gearboxes places the will recondition one for you but im not too sure as ive never had to replace the gearbox in a 200tdi...

There is a place in Cork near little island called hendersons that reconditions gearboxes, not sure about land rover gearboxes, give them a call

101sean

Can't help but if you're offered an LT77 from a Disco, it won't be any good, gearlever is in wrong place. Later R380 is no good either unless it's a very rare short bellhousing one.

Cul a cnoic

Hi, my neighbour has recently got an 86 110 defender pickup with a 3 seat cab. His car is insured with Quinn but they will not insure his defender. Question, is there an insurance company that offers good value to Defender owners?
Thanks for your time.

101sean

I'm with AXA on a private, not commercial policy but allows work use. Go into a local office rather than trying to do it over the phone, more likely to get someone sensible when dealing with something different.

O.A.P

Cul a cnoic wrote: »

Hi, my neighbour has recently got an 86 110 defender pickup with a 3 seat cab. His car is insured with Quinn but they will not insure his defender. Question, is there an insurance company that offers good value to Defender owners?
Thanks for your time.

I'm with AIG around 300 a year but I was with Quinn before and had no problem apart from how much they cost.

antomorro-sei

Only seeing this thread now

I do drive a Defender around work now and again. Beast of a yoke. Not sure of the engine or whatnot, but its cool!

101sean

Here's a couple of pics I took last week end. Went and met a bunch of owners from Cork for a tyre kicking session at Blarney Woollen Mills. They are trying to set up a bit of a social and off road thing in their area.

Mine is the one nearest the camera

O.A.P

Do you remember what wheels and tyres are on the 110 td5 at the back of the last pic? They look like wolf rims but what tyres? Maybe he would like to swap for standard rims with 235-85-16s kumo tyres with about 5000 on them?:);)