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pom



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Puma - What should i check when i collect
I'm picking up an 08 90 county hardtop tomorrow, its a private sale and I got a good deal. It's still under LR warranty so not really too fussed, what things should I look out for though ?

what do I need to get the LR warranty transferred to me ?

cheers

Pom
Post #36681 21st Jul 2010 7:37am
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jst



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i believe you just register it with LR direct.

make sure you check SH as described and car is complete as detailed on the for sale add - right amount of tax etc! Cheers

James
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Post #36686 21st Jul 2010 9:28am
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Pull the bonnet and check all the fluid levels. Bit awkward to open the clutch reservoir-standard Defender thing this- but get the seller to open it for you. Lie underneath and check for any leaks. I had two engine oil filters that had very slight leaks. Follow the pipe work down from the reservoir for the power steering fluid just to make sure all is tight and there are no leaks. Mine leaked owing to a loose nut but I tightened it up and topped up the reservoir. No big deal. Make sure your handbook and all the other literature is in the vehicle. Start it up and turn it off. If there is a rattle from the clutch area as she is swithed off the clutch springs are rattling. Thie clutch will be changed under warranty. If there is a rattle when it is turned off depress the clutch pedal while turning it off. The rattle will not be heard. This will confirm the clutch needs changing. After that it is the usual cosmetics like elbow dents in wings etc. If you are happy strap you self in and join the "perennial grin on the face club". Odds are that you will get lost going home and only go home when you are getting low on cash!Sit back and enjoy, they are wonderful. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
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Post #36744 22nd Jul 2010 3:13pm
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Re: Puma - What should i check when i collect
pom wrote:


what do I need to get the LR warranty transferred to me ?


Pom

Just by owning it transfer it over to you you don't have to do nothing Thumbs Up NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
Post #36748 22nd Jul 2010 3:23pm
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Bosun



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Be warned!! Don't rely on the LR warranty. Times are hard and they don't like splashing the cash if they can help it. Take a good test drive and look for transmission freeplay (backlash) and gearbox synchromesh. If you can live with it fine, but if you can't, don't buy it!
Post #36765 22nd Jul 2010 6:36pm
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How do you work that out then ? i've had over £5000 spent on mine and its out of warranty and they are still spending more on it ???

Sorry got it wrong £8000 NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
Post #36782 22nd Jul 2010 10:13pm
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Froogle-Yorkshireman



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That's why wants rolling off the production line is a little shoddy....

They have spent all the money on yours fekete! Shocked
Post #36794 23rd Jul 2010 5:21am
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