Hi!..I've just bought a 95' Defender & I'm going to Africa in it -- HELP!!

Hi,

Stephen here from Dublin,

I have been a motorbike adventure rider in the past ... Argentina2Alaska's Photo Albums at Footstops.com - Free Travel Map & Photo Blog for Travellers

but for africa I have decided to UPGRADE ...to a 4wheeler.. 4x4 of choice DEFENDER....

So, I have just bought a 1995 Defender with 350,000 on the clock, but we are going to swap in a different 300tdi engine with 60,000 which is part of the sale.

My first question is while we are in there swapping out the engine for a less used engine, should we

A) replace the clutch (just cos we are in there) .. or
B) Upgrade the clutch to a higher performance one (friend suggested this, but i am sure the standard clutch would be worthy)
or
C) do none (as the clutch does not seem to have any issues, ....but there is 350,000 on it so far)

and secondly should we replace anything else while we are swapping out the engine? - Waterpump was suggested

Will start looking at these sites for parts and ideas.. other links welcome.
Land Rover Parts | Range Rover Spares - Accessories | Paddock

Land Rover Parts & Range Rover Parts, Accessories, 4x4 Tyres & Wheels

http://www.difflock.com/welcome.shtml

Famous Four - Independent Land Rover Parts, Accessories, Sales & Servicing Specialist - Land Rover Parts, Land Rover Accessories, Land Rover Vehicle Sales, Servicing & Repair

Rebel 4x4 - Quality Land Rover Accessories at Discounted Prices-


Anyway,
thats enough for now,
Any suggestions appreciated

Absolute newbie,
Stephen.

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As your there change the clutch and rear crank seal. Fit an updated clutch fork to

Just do the lot seems it's easy to do at the mo. wouldn't want to break down in Africa heard some parts aren't nice at all

Martyn110 said:

Just do the lot seems it's easy to do at the mo. wouldn't want to break down in Africa heard some parts aren't nice at all

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yeah atleast you know everything is as tiptop as it can be

sounds fun...

All i will say is ,,Take whatever spares you can carry without too much agro..
Have driven to The western Sahara 4/5 times now,, but never in a landy and found spare belts a winner.. would have added photos,but just joined this forum and not worked out yet how to do it..
Safe journey..!!

Alerick said:

would have added photos,but just joined this forum and not worked out yet how to do it..
Safe journey..!!

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I have found it is best to upload them to photobucket or similar site. There is a fred ,Pic posting for dummies, use the forum search, it is helpful

Thanks Turboman..Will look into it ..watch this space!!

alerick said:

thanks turboman..will look into it ..watch this space!!

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watching...

Alerick said:

All i will say is ,,Take whatever spares you can carry without too much agro..
Have driven to The western Sahara 4/5 times now,, but never in a landy and found spare belts a winner.. would have added photos,but just joined this forum and not worked out yet how to do it..
Safe journey..!!

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Look forward to seeing photos of that neck of the woods...

What spares do you think will be key to bring??
obviously oil filters and air filters and spare tubes/puncture kits
.... but what other key spares?

Also, thanks to everyone else who posted a response...
We are doing rear crankcase seal, heavy duty clutch and heavy duty clutch fork, slave cylinder and water pump...... that should do me for now.