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Thanks again everyone, I've decided just to get Ashcroft to recondition both the gearbox and transfer box. Not exactly what I wanted to do considering the cost, but at least they should last a good few years. I've considered second hand ones from ebay and the like, but its probably going to be...

Hi Everyone, Just thought I would update this thread as its been a while. Busy time of year being a Chimney Sweep etc... Thank you to everyone who has offered help so far, and thanks also to people offering a meet up. In the new year I should have a lot more free time so will take you up on the...

I live just on the Suffolk/Norfolk border close to Brandon/Thetford etc. Always happy to have a meet up and chat with anyone local to me. I'll check the oil levels tomorrow, although the previous owner told me that all gearbox/drivetrain fluids were changed recently. I will check it for myself...

Hi everyone, I now have the 90 and have been having a play with it. So far my first 50 miles or so have been so much fun. Apart from being 68bhp slow and having at least 10mph knocked off the speed everytime there is a slight incline, the car seems to be in good shape. There are some extra...

Thank you for the comments and advice everyone. I ended up paying £2250 for the 90 and the seller is also letting me have a few extra bits too, namely a "bedstead" type roof rack, steering box guard (?) and some matting for the back. It already has a ladder on the back going to the roof, so...

Hello, Thanks for the reply. I have some pictures of the vehicle now - hopefully they will upload. I decided to buy the 90 as it seems straight enough. Also found out that its had all the fluids changed and new shocks too. Looking forwards to my first Land Rover experience in the coming...

Hello, I'm Dan and have been a long time lurker always wanting to own a Land Rover. I have randomly been offered a 1990 90 2.5na diesel, however it has a few possible faults and I just wanted to sound them out to see if its worth buying or not. The car is very straight and original, has done...