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probably for the next 2 years. Should I bother getting it done! Or just do the engine oil and leave the rest?
| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816   
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I would do engine oil and filter, a good greasing job of the props, and don’t forget to replace the brake fluid too. Fresh oil and grease are a good thing, while brake fluid is hygroscopic and attracts moisture irrespective of mileage done. That’s why it needs to be replaced every two years.
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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27th Mar 2019 7:39am |
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| AJC Member Since: 30 Nov 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1361 
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I honestly wouldn't waste your money.
If it's literally not moving for 2 years potentially, I'd jack it up and leave it on axle stands and not touch it. when it does come to fire it up, I'd let it turn over for a while first and then let it fire up, only thing I'd consider in this time is the cambelt detoritating |
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27th Mar 2019 7:44am |
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| lohr500 Member Since: 14 Sep 2014 Location: Skipton Posts: 1316 
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Cambelt? I'm guessing it's a Puma if it had it's final service in 2017. So it should have a chain shouldn't it?
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27th Mar 2019 10:06am |
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| AJC Member Since: 30 Nov 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1361
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ignore my cambelt comment!
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27th Mar 2019 10:15am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298  
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I'd just do the engine oil and filter.
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27th Mar 2019 10:46am |
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| Higgers Member Since: 08 Apr 2009 Location: Cheshire Posts: 668 
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Thanks all 👍
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27th Mar 2019 10:33pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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Battery on a trickle charger?
Brendan |
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27th Mar 2019 11:50pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3641 
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Id do everything Eric suggests, water is you enemy replace any fluids or greases that could contain water. Remembering that even the engine gets condensation forming in it. It is is mistake to change the oil post storage it should be done pre storage. DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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28th Mar 2019 5:44am |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5164
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you could give it the big one, but again with the mileage its done, are they going to do the service. They maybe taking your money and stamping the book and that's it. I have been told a few stories of places doing that sort of thing, due to the motor not doing the mileage.
I would check it over myself and then put the motor on axle stands, remove anything that will cause dampness and remove the radio if possible and remove the steering wheel. If possible i would even start her every so often. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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28th Mar 2019 6:07am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8022  
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Park it up, over inflate tyres, put on a trickle charge.
When you get back, put 100miles on her and change the oils. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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28th Mar 2019 7:38am |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
^ you starting point and good viall inspection too
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28th Mar 2019 8:37am |
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| derbywill Member Since: 25 Mar 2010 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 556 
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Change engine oil and filter, Acids in the oil can attack components in the engine.
Cheers Will 2005 90 XS 1954 86'' Series 1 tilt 1968 88” 2A 200tdi 2002 110 Hardtop |
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28th Mar 2019 12:34pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069
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^^ this plus check engine/gearbox/xfr box seals, CVs and lube the central locking solenoids |
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28th Mar 2019 1:51pm |
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| jrule Member Since: 10 Aug 2015 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 302 
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What ever you do something will be broken when you come to use it
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28th Mar 2019 9:22pm |
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