defender 90 2.5td 4c

cantcatchme · Mar 23, 2010

can anyone help?

i'm new to the landy scene but i've been offered a 1990 90 2.5td with 79k genuine miles (proof seen) for a resonable chunk of money.

i really would like to start a little green laning etc BUT i've read on the interweb the engine in this 90 (ie not a 200tdi) is very unreliable and prone to eating itself!

now, i may be one of lifes worriers but can anyone who has owned one or knows about this engine fill me in with some accuracy?

I dont want to go on one internet posting but it has started doubts. please help, im going crazy.

cheers Rob.

Sean · Mar 23, 2010

nothing wrong with that engine, look after it and it'll look after you - and even if it did go pop they are simple to fix, or you have the option to install a 200

got pictures cos we like pictures ?

cantcatchme · Mar 23, 2010

thanks for that, ill post pics tomorrow, pick her up in the morning. fingers crossed!

hughesy · Mar 23, 2010

Plenty of people will tell you those td's are ****e. Mine never broke down in about 20k. It was slow, noisy, uneconomical, leaky and smelly, but it never broke down.

goonarmy · Mar 23, 2010

you'll not get done for speeding nether

gcoo8154 · Mar 23, 2010

goonarmy said:
you'll not get done for speeding nether

helps to save for a 200

Sean · Mar 23, 2010

goonarmy said:
you'll not get done for speeding nether

if only that was true ........

Talker · Mar 24, 2010

Sean said:
nothing wrong with that engine, look after it and it'll look after you - and even if it did go pop they are simple to fix, or you have the option to install a 200

got pictures cos we like pictures ?

I'v got one parked for 2 years started first time on the key no prob and :welcome2:

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