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jimmythomson



Member Since: 18 Jul 2017
Location: Norfolk, UK
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Friday night + wine + eBay = My 110
Yes folks, after a few glasses of wine on a Friday night back in July, I became the owner of a 110. I really wanted something that I could service and maintain myself and I love the character of the Defender. So while the purchase may have been alcohol fuelled and impulsive, I don't regret it. Cool

A mate of mine is a Land Rover specialist and he's looked it over. Says it's pretty sound, though the chassis will need replacing in a few years.

My knowledge of vehicle maintenance is relatively limited to be honest, so I'm finding this forum, YouTube and the internet in general to be invaluable. I'm currently going through a series of checks as demonstrated on LRTV on YouTube. Amazingly helpful videos.

My plan first of all is to fix any issues that come out of the checks that I'm going through at the moment. There's quite a list so far and I'm not that far through the checks! Confused

Longer term I'd like to rebuild the engine and replace the chassis, though we're talking a couple of years away yet.

Anyway, apologies in advance for any silly questions!


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Post #655644 7th Oct 2017 4:34pm
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wyvern



Member Since: 13 Dec 2009
Location: Cornwall
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red
welcome to the forum and congrats on your purchase !!
I know that you will get lots of smiles per miles from the 110 like most of us on here
search the forum for answers to your questions as its likely some one may have asked it before but dont be shy in asking questions when you need more info
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Post #655645 7th Oct 2017 4:40pm
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gilarion



Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
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Wales 2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green
Nice purchase. Though with any Defender and there unique problems I can see you needing a few glasses of wine more often now Rolling with laughter For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
Post #655646 7th Oct 2017 4:44pm
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GREENI



Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
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Nice to see a 3 door 110.

Now I need some wine!
Post #655673 7th Oct 2017 6:56pm
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JOW240725



Member Since: 04 May 2015
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Welcome to Def2! Looks great enjoy it! James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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Post #655675 7th Oct 2017 7:02pm
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JAY BOY



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Nice one, welcome to the forum Thumbs Up
Post #655676 7th Oct 2017 7:02pm
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williamthedog



Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Tamar Blue
Welcome to the forum. You probably will have a lot more wine fuelled spending sprees as well Rolling with laughter
Post #655686 7th Oct 2017 7:15pm
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jimmythomson



Member Since: 18 Jul 2017
Location: Norfolk, UK
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Thanks for the welcome, guys. I'm looking forward to getting stuck in to the work. I'll keep you updated. Thumbs Up

Jimmy.
Post #655709 7th Oct 2017 8:10pm
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mini Anaconda



Member Since: 23 Aug 2016
Location: Thames Valley
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Welcome to the forum! Thumbs Up

I like a good Tdi Defender. Very Happy BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
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legin



Member Since: 22 Jul 2017
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Santorini Black
I'm lucky I drink lot's of wine and just make silly commits and spelling missteaks Rolling with laughter
Post #655717 7th Oct 2017 8:26pm
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L110CDL



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Welcome to the forum Thumbs Up great year for your defender Wink up dates and pic's always welcome Very Happy Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.
Post #655952 8th Oct 2017 8:40pm
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Mash



Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Welcome, don't worry you will soon get the hang of ownership and then another will appear whilst this 110 is getting a new chassis Rolling with laughter 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #655978 8th Oct 2017 9:49pm
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