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thanks 4 the comments all,Blippie ur right, it is full of character,can tell that just by the photos,but this is all my savings and like i said i am a complete beginner and the trader says he has NO paper work,i might be missing out on a real gem ( i love the series body and want a 200tdi ),but...

i have organised to view a 2.5 td 2moz,i have just read, "its commonly accepted that this engine is bad news for overlanding (overheating and cracking heads ) so avoid at all cost' , this is from a sahara overland book so it obviosly doesnt really apply to whr i am gonna b using it ( york/lancs)...

done nearly a month of research,and yes the right landy 4 me is a 110 with a 200tdi...............but oh no,not that bl**dy simple,now,after all the reading a bit of passion has started for the series 111,i might come to my senses or be seeing u guys in this sub forum !! Your opinions on...

mmmm,phoned trader today,no service history at all,not even sure when it was hybridised,reckons 6 yrs ago but cant be sure.......an old saying that mentions a barge pole is springing to mind,u agree ?

hi, On autotrader i have come across an interesting hybrid; series 111 body on a range rover chassis with a 200tdi ! Do u guys think that too much tinkering has taken place or that it is worth viewing as i like price,condition etc cheers

right,read the thread and heres what u have to do; go outside right now,give both their bonnets a big hug,step back and imadgine to urself how u would punish a theiving gypo if he nicked the series and then do the same for the freelander.Now which ever punishment was darker,more sick and...

it is my boss that i have asked,hes been head gardener at my place for nearly 20yrs and he is a hoarder,there is crap behind all the sheds that needs to be stuck together ! :)

wow,interesting/good idea ! Do u think i would have to wait long before one came up ? The thought of finally getting a landy and not being able to take it out, could be very frustrating ! Definately something to consider though. Nice one. tookey

parabolic leaf springs.whatever that means !! i will have a root around about the santana and see what i come up with,mention it if ur interested and i will post a thread. tookey

mmmmmmmm,ok treev,sounds worrying,but i think i have a fair idea ( i have asked a friend to show me how to weld !! ) tookey

dont know about 300,but on 200tdi the standard intercooler takes air that leaves the turbo from 130c to 100c,a bigger intercooler reduces the air temp to as little as 30c,improving density and so oxygen levels. note;if u do up grade ur intercooler ur fuelling rate needs to be slightly...

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:) cheers bonny,bloody hell,u have just explained in one paragraph what has taken me 2 weeks of reading and questions to find out !!! But thats all good, if i had read ur statement back then i would of been to lazy to do my own research ! Your statement confirms that i hadnt been reading...

whats up j-j,gareth ? its a good site if ur a begginer,it just means that when ur reading threads with with a technical topic the begginer can go to that site and have the bits they havent understood expained,just offering advice to people that in the same boat as me. tookey

hi, no the 2500 is pre Anibal (ps10).i could not afford Anibal so was just interested to hear opinions from more experienced 4x4 drivers about the older model.heres a link to a quick history of santana; http://www.brucehopkins.co.uk/santana_4x4.htm tookey

hi, if like me u joined this site cos u want to get a lr but know f all about them or how they work read on..... The old boys on this site are really helpful when they r not taking the **** out of each other or talking about the gaylander pub ( i havent got a bloody clue either ! ),but...

no,the 2500

'sahara overland;a route and planning guide' by Chris scott ISBN 1-873756-76-3 loads of advice and useful info,but not overley technical,well worth the 20 quid. tookey

interested to hear what opinions r out thr on this model vehicle ?