Hey there,
jai_landrover
yeah your right i have bought a 1997 Landrover defender, 130 V8. I love her to bit, even if i have only seen her 3-4 times now as, i need to replace the engine, A/C, wiring loom.
And i have a major chassis problem, as the tasweel center is saying that the chassis is not correct.
The mechanic, who is dealing with this car, 2 great lad's at A2B Garage the specilize ( spelling wrong) asure me that the chassis is correct and that the sub-continent inspector DONT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TAKING ABOUT.
So i am in the process of scrapping back the whole chassis a 1 meter section on either side was not good enough.
then the wiring loom had a little problem as it went on fire ( ALMOST)
And the engine is F**KED so that needs replace due to cylinders running at 20% and emission at about 2000
But she is beautiful..great condition inside and out and lots of potential, is just need's a GOOD owner who will take care of her. and not do any silly wiring using duct tape etc. :doh:
I have many plans for her which i will place on the inter web later.
P.S. I knew i was buying a car that needed a lot of work when i bought her. i should have paid a little less. But that is life. and this car will be in my life for ever
I read on this site that 70% of defenders are still on the road and 30% are being rebuild ( i am glad to be in the 30% )
what the worst that could happen, i bring the car back to the UK
au the best
rob
