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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555   
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It don't really think it's possible, viable and I don't think it's worth the hassle! I don't think it needs to be changed to LHD though to allow an import?
 Welcome to Fuerteventura though! I've just come back from a lovely break, and I've been going ever since I was knee high! Where abouts are you based on the island?  An engine to TDi for!
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22nd Apr 2014 7:27pm |
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| Eduardo Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Región Metropolitana Posts: 2110  
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JM
Its is possible: As far as I know, several RHD old Defenders from Falkland islands have been entered in the free custom zone of Punta Arenas here in Chile and was changed to LHD. But is not easy and a good work can be very expensive (in this case the low cost of the vehicle make attractive the modification). May be is better and less expensive for sure sell the RHD 90 in UK and try to buy with the money a similar LHD 90 in the continent. Also the money that you are willing to paid for the conversion, can be use in some extra gadgets or a new one  .
Cheers Eduardo MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64' MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo" Click image to enlarge |
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22nd Apr 2014 8:26pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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i considered converting my LHD to RHD when I returned from abroad, but to be honest, it's not financially viable unless you could swap bits with someone who wants to do the reverse.
basically steering, brakes, pedals, wiring loom and probably some electronics I'm keeping mine LHD its perfect for european overlanding |
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22nd Apr 2014 8:59pm |
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| Luismi Member Since: 04 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 178  
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I drive LHD 110 in Uk and I the only issue its the tolls and supermarket parkings. Both if alone.
so best solution, instead of cannibalize the car is, as you start the post with a (We), get the the co-driver to pay the tolls and get the parking tickets. In order to obtain the ITV (MOT equivalent) you may need to change the headlights, fog light and reverse light, your speedometer has KM as well so you are good with that. Just install THE air, if you don have it already, as in the island its a bit hotter some times 
cheers |
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22nd Apr 2014 9:30pm |
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| JohnMac Member Since: 04 Apr 2014 Location: Fuerteventura Posts: 8 
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Thanks for all the replies, I've got an appointment with the ITV man on Friday to see what the score is...I've brought LHD headlamps over with me, so can stick em in myself.....hopefully all will be well but some people are saying that pickups are a no no if they are classified as N1 or light commercial....on my V5 it has N1 so we will see. I know that other people have had massive dramas importing RHD ford rangers etc apparently something to do with the open back, mine should be OK as I have a canvas tilt on the load bay.....! Ps we are at Corallejo on Fuerteventura
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23rd Apr 2014 10:13am |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2760
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if you can't convert, you'll just have to practice handbrake turning around at speed and reversing into toll booths etc
 Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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23rd Apr 2014 10:17am |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069
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like Luis says, you will need to swap the fog and reverse lights over, however this is pretty easy, first swap the lense covers over, then you will need to find the grey connetor that joins to the rear loom, there are 2 wires to swap ... fog and reverse ... that's it
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23rd Apr 2014 12:11pm |
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| Dieselhead Member Since: 21 Oct 2012 Location: Pulborough. West Sussex Posts: 552 |
Dont think I would want to pull the handbrake on at all in a defender when moving. 
Do you like kissing glass  Chris
2008 XS 110 2.4 Utility. Tonga Green 1953 Series 1 for restoration 1983 Mini Mayfair 2004 VW T5 Camper 2008 Diahatsu Sirion. Thats hers Classic Bolens Garden Tractors |
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23rd Apr 2014 6:10pm |
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| JohnMac Member Since: 04 Apr 2014 Location: Fuerteventura Posts: 8
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Top tip about the rev and fog lights, totally forgot about them....will do it when I change the headlights over.....
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23rd Apr 2014 6:11pm |
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| JohnMac Member Since: 04 Apr 2014 Location: Fuerteventura Posts: 8
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Hehehe! Handbrake turns and speed are both fairly aspiration all concepts to a landy owner......now, when I used to get a go in the wife's Subaru...... |
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23rd Apr 2014 6:13pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555
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Nice part of the island, some lovely beaches there! An engine to TDi for!
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23rd Apr 2014 6:50pm |
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| JohnMac Member Since: 04 Apr 2014 Location: Fuerteventura Posts: 8
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Been told we can't register it here because it is N1 on the V5 and it is RHD out of options now as I am resident so have to get it re registered within 6 months ....plan to ship,it back to the UK and flog it. Shame cos it's a great truck the best I've had. Anyone want a 2009 puma ?
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29th Apr 2014 5:07pm |
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