[birtanedaha]

..............I just bought a 1995 Defender 300 TDi. Unmolested and with a galvanised chassis. Seems to drive well although the brakes need a hefty welly to stop, but it pulls up straight. Slight grinding between 1st and 2nd on occasion but this may be due to air in the hydraulic system 9mat is damp with fluid) or maybe insufficient oil/ATF in gearbox. Engine has a new turbo (unfortunately a Britpart replacement) and starts straight up and seems to pull OK with no smoke of whatever hue and no crankcase pressure that I can discern.

Got me 70 miles back home without a hitch so I am quite chuffed. I have ordered a new timing belt kit and will get that fitted forthwith. Next step is to meet up with Jai at the next Hertford LR owners meeting in Dunstable and hopefully get some pointers.

Did i say I was chuffed?

Jon

 

[deaftonewonder]

nice 1 jon
that sounds like a good investment!

at least knowing you got a britpart turbo, any issues you'll know where to start looking ;p
gucci galv chassis too -last forever!

 

[muckmuck]

congrats but wheres the pics?

 

[Grit Valve]

Sounds nice unmolested .

 

[Defender90uk]

Nice one Jon.... Well Chuffed for you!
Any pics of the new pride and joy?

Jase

 

[300tdistu]

how can you say Unmolested with a galvanised chassis ???


its been very molested

you do know how they fit a new chassis,

good buy tho

 

[birtanedaha]

congrats but wheres the pics?

Heh, pics will follow.

Happy I am.

jon

 

[birtanedaha]

how can you say Unmolested with a galvanised chassis ???


its been very molested

you do know how they fit a new chassis,

good buy tho

Fettled, yes, molested, no. No chequer plate, no amateur wiring, no 2" or 4" lift. Just the equivalent of 2 new hips! ;-)

Jon