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    Wading in a 2.5d NA

    Making the assumption that - The vehicle is working all ok A snorkal is fittted Engine has been checked over for anywhere that water could ingress The ford in question is about 2ft deep and not very wide Should a 2.5D n/a have any problems going through it? It really seems to struggle to...
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    Basic security upgrades for a standard 2.5 90 1991

    Hi, What is the best type of security for irritating and hopefully, deterring a potential thief? The areas I park in are relatively secure, but there may be occasions where I need to park it in less desirable locations. The machine is mostly going to be used for wading and general offroad...
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    Yay money has come in!!

    Time to get me my first Defender! Quick Q for those that know is Autotrader the best and only place to look, or can anyone advise of any other sites / specialists that deal with this kind of things I am based in the Berkshire area - google does not reveal much except for new car sales. Cheers...
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    Affordable 4x4s - Bristol

    Has anyone had any dealings with this company in terms of purchasing a defender?
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    Is there actually anything wrong with 2.5TD's?

    Looking around for my first purchase, I hear lots of people giving good reviews for the 200/300TDI's, however not many people talk about the 2.5TD. Found a few posts with people buying them just to chuck a 200tdi engine in there, but for a first-timer is there anything actually wrong with...
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    Hello! - First post

    Hello Been reading the forums for a while to get some info. Went out in my mates Defender 200TDI some time back and loved the experience (first time off road), then have been out a few times since. I have now decided to go for it, and I am selling the petrol bike :( this weekend to raise some...