Looking at buying my first Defender.
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Chassis corrosion is one of the main things to look for. Just spend a few minutes searching this, and other forums and you will find loads of posts on what to look for.
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Yes, chassis and bulkhead are the main areas of corrosion. Find out if the chassis has been welded. Check around the door mirror for signs of corrosion or repair. Check the rear cross members.
The best piece of advice I ever had on here was to go look at it equipped with a long screwdriver and a hammer. If the seller doesn't know of any problems then he should b fine with you tapping down the chassis everywhere u can get to to look for rot.
Hope this helps a bit.
If u get a good chassis, engine and gearbox anything else is easily repaired.
The best piece of advice I ever had on here was to go look at it equipped with a long screwdriver and a hammer. If the seller doesn't know of any problems then he should b fine with you tapping down the chassis everywhere u can get to to look for rot.
Hope this helps a bit.
If u get a good chassis, engine and gearbox anything else is easily repaired.
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and the award for the most commonly asked qs without bothering to search goes to......
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oh well, we've all been there.....
wiltshire landyman
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seriously this qs gets asked every single week..there are loads of comprehensive guides and advice on here wich people have taken a lot of time putting together.hence the search function
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Yes but when I first started I read everyone elses threads, but they didn't really help because I didn't know enough to understand them. It was only when I started my own thread and got answers to my specific questions did I begin to get it. So give him a chance
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true but hes asked a vague general qs "what should i look out for" which has loads of answers all are in the search area..Yes but when I first started I read everyone elses threads, but they didn't really help because I didn't know enough to understand them. It was only when I started my own thread and got answers to my specific questions did I begin to get it. So give him a chance
a specific qs will get a specific answer..
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I found this thread helpfull whilst looking for mine.
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/buying-second-hand-90-a-50248.html
Oh.. and there's nowt wrong with Orange ones....
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/buying-second-hand-90-a-50248.html
Oh.. and there's nowt wrong with Orange ones....
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Yeah I know what u mean. If he's serious I'm sure he'll come back with some more specific questions.
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have we
wiltshire landyman
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im sure he will..
stick around theres loads of great advice on ere and a lot of ****staking,but its never meant to offend..
stick around theres loads of great advice on ere and a lot of ****staking,but its never meant to offend..
bendelaurence
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Apologies for being a n00b, lads.
So chassis rot and rust, given the age of what I'm looking at would be a concern.
I've heard that gearboxes can give trouble as well, and I've driven a few battered ones and they have some gearbox related problems, so is it very common?
I have a few more questions but I think it'll be better if I keep them to myself for the time being.
So chassis rot and rust, given the age of what I'm looking at would be a concern.
I've heard that gearboxes can give trouble as well, and I've driven a few battered ones and they have some gearbox related problems, so is it very common?
I have a few more questions but I think it'll be better if I keep them to myself for the time being.
