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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731   
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Clutch is the main thing on earlier MYs - the original ones were made from cheese and were soon replaced by a better (but still not brilliant) version. I think they leak worse around the windscreen due to some bad welds. It's not a good idea to lift them as the geometry of the engine and driveline is worse than the TD5. Now I'm out of ideas
p.s. just remembered the heated rear windscreen elements wore away and broke (on the trim?) on earlier ones - redesigned on later ones. Leaks around the sills and front of the roof due to poor fitting/riveting/caulking. RHS intercooler hose wearing through on sharp edge towards front. Turbo leaking at the manifold-turbo joint (look for soot). Many people find 2nd to 3rd gear change a bit awkward but it's normal. Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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17th Aug 2014 5:41pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471  
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Chassis is finished in wafer thin black paint so check it and expect every external bit finished black to peel and go rusty. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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17th Aug 2014 5:56pm |
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| TDCi Guy Member Since: 17 Aug 2014 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 286 
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Ok so under sealing seems a good idea! What kind of recalls etc were done on them? I'm going to look at a few at Ripon land rover over the bank holiday and should hopefully come away with something.
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20th Aug 2014 1:27pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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Don't know about recalls but make sure the EGR valve sounds healthy when you switch off. Should make a gentle "chukka-chukka-chukka" sound when it self-cleans. If you can't hear it or it's particularly rattly you're looking at problems.
There have been several firmware updates. Also look here for starters... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic1784.html Matt Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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20th Aug 2014 1:46pm |
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| TDCi Guy Member Since: 17 Aug 2014 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 286
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Thanks Matt. Great help!
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20th Aug 2014 5:46pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471
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Throw "recall" into the search facility, select topics only and it will throw up a fair few examples. Alternatively get details of the vehicles you are interested in, login to Topix and check if there are any outstanding recalls on that vehicle. Search for Topix if you need to know more
 Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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20th Aug 2014 7:55pm |
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