1. johnacky

    Leaking 110 water pump

    My water pump seems to be leaking and I was wondering how difficult it would be to fit a replacement. Also if I fit it myself will I have to take anything else into consideration such as timing. Would it be advisable to fit any other new parts at the same time, such as timing belt etc. The...
  2. johnacky

    Starting on LPG

    When I start my 110 it seems to start better on LPG than it does on petrol, unless it is cold. Even if it has been stood for a couple of days it still starts on LPG. The engine is a 1987 petrol 2.5 and it is fitted with new spark plugs. What do I need to do look at to improve it starting on...
  3. johnacky

    looking for some wher to play

    I would also be interested in any routes around the nort west. Im from south Liverpool and am new to Landy ownership and off roading. Would like to learn the basics and what upgrades I need for my 110 before venturing too far. Considering joining a club but need to sort my 110 out first, such as...
  4. johnacky

    Filler

    Thanks for advice going to sort it now.
  5. johnacky

    Filler

    I know this sounds daft, used some car filler on a couple of places on my Landy yesterday afternoon. On the tin it stated it should dry hard with twenty mins of so, however what I didnt realise at the time that the tin had a plastic section which contained a small tube of hardner. Realising my...
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    Garage or mechanic in Liverpool

    I am in the process of sorting my 110 out for its service and have noticed that it may need a few parts replacing to get it through its MOT and was wondering if anybody could recommend a decent mechanic, or a garage that I can book it into. Cheers
  7. johnacky

    Landy leaks

    I have just gone over my engine today and have discovered that the water pump is leaking slightly and also the steering box on my 1987 110 petrol. Do both of these parts have to be replaced ASAP or is it a common fault that can be left alone. Also is it easy to replace the parts myself being a...
  8. johnacky

    K&N air filter on a 110

    Would I see any benifit of fitting a k&n air filter to a petrol 2.5 petrol 1987, 110 running on LPG. Thanks
  9. johnacky

    Old 110 radiator

    Having replaced the leaking rad in my 110, I was wondering if its worth keeping as a spare, or to get refurbished, or should I bin it. Cheers
  10. johnacky

    Mk2 defender steering wheel

    A TD 5 wheel sounds good to me, any ideas where I could source one from. I havent found one on the net so far.
  11. johnacky

    Mk2 defender steering wheel

    I dont like the original steering wheel on my 87 110, and was wondering if the newer style defender steering wheel would fit easily even though my Landy does not come with PAS. Thanks
  12. johnacky

    Paint for bumpers and chassis

    I am going to start tidying my 110 up on the weekend and was wondering if anybody could advise me what paint I should use on the bumper and rear cross member. Both have been painted black in the past but are looking scruffy. The lower doors are also starting to rust so Im going to paint them...
  13. johnacky

    Radiator for 2.5 petrol 110

    And does it need to be the oil cooled one or not. Cheers
  14. johnacky

    Radiator for 2.5 petrol 110

    Does anybody know where I can source a radiator from for a 1987, 110, pref in the Merseyside area, or mail order. Thanks
  15. johnacky

    Reverse light on 1987 110

    My 1987, petrol 110 does not seem to have a reverse light fiited, is this correct or will I have to fit one for its MOT.
  16. johnacky

    LPG certificate

    Having a couple of problems with a LPG 110 I have bought. It didnt come with a certificate to state that it has been fitted correctly and am finding it difficult to insure. Is it easy to obtain the certificate and can anybody recommend a garage in the Merseyside area that can check my landy...
  17. johnacky

    110 Hardtop insrance

    Hi can aybody recommend a company to insure my 1987 110 3door hardtop. Its also runs on LPG. Ca anybody explain why hard top insurance is alot dearer than if I had a five door 110. (My 110 doesnt come with a LPG certificate, does that make any difference) Thanks
  18. johnacky

    110 Lpg

    I have seen a 1987 Landy for sale on e-bay that has had LPG fitted and was wondering if there are any problems associated with running LPG, such as maintenance or insurance or MOT problems etc. Thanks
  19. johnacky

    1990 Defender 90 2.5TD advice

    Thanks for the response, I spoke to the person who is selling the landy im interested in, who stated that the rear cross member had been plated for its MOT. Is this a bad sign, meaning that it will need replacing in the near future. The cheapest quote ive had is from Lancaster for around £500...
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    1990 Defender 90 2.5TD advice

    I am considering purchasing a 1990 defender 90 2.5TD, for £1600 and was after a bit of advice. It looks pretty straight. The Landy comes with a full MOT and has just been serviced but I was wondering what the 2.TD diesel engines are like, to drive and live with as I have no experience of...