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good idea. I think that somebody also bumped an old thread earlier on a similar subject that made interesting reading.

i will have a look for that forum- thanks. I appreciate that the maintenance will be a leap from the defender, and accept that. It is the sudden £2k bills that I dont want- if I spend 10k on a car, i dont want too many bills that are beyond the annual servicing costs, and usual parts that are...

I have a 200tdi 110, which probably isnt directly comparable, but may help. I work it out as pence per mile, and I get around 180-200 miles for 40 quid. This, I have just worked out to be around 30 to the gallon. My journey to work is about 8/9 miles each way, through town, but avoiding the peak...

I am about to sell my defender 110 because it seems to be a target for thieves, and am looking for a replacement. I am happy to spend a bit more money, but want a car that is not a hobby! The Disco 3 and 4 look ideal (4 is well out of budget though :(), and the features/benefits advertised on...

thats the one. thanks all.

There is a piece of stiff wire, about 3" long that goes from the back of the front door barrel to the door catch. It basically makes the door lock/unlock when the key is turned. It is a 200tdi if that makes any difference. No central locking or anything exotic. What is it called???? Anybody...

i am new to defender ownership, so havent been to Tong etc. think mine was maybe an easy vehicle to break into rather than because it was a landrover.

an interesting question. i have a form to fill in to ask that the court makes them pay be compensation, but they wont have any money to do so. it is a pointless exercise really, but i may as well. Insurance would pay, but after the excess, and increased premiums for a few years, it isnt worth...

to update this thread. i first used adventure 4x4, because of all of the recommendations, they were on route to where i was heading. I have since used them a number of times, and they have been most helpful, better than any of the online prices I have seen, and most importantly dont take the...

a pair of little buggers were caught trying to nick my 110 last night. Not sure if they were after an old car that was easy to nick for a ride home, or specifically a defender. Young couple, bloke and woman, few tools on them, charged with interfering with a vehicle. no doubt a slap on the wrist...

thanks Basher and Bob. I will check the belt and take it somewhere for the pump to be done. I don't have the means to mend it if any of the bolts sheer or are seized in.

could be worse then. is there a definitive test that i can do to check?

that sounds more expensive :-(

i have a problem with my 200tdi defender over heating. It has always had stable temperature whilst i have had it, but today it is running almost into the red. It is an original factory fit 200tdi, not a conversion. The top hose gets hot, the bottom hose doesnt get warm at all. the viscous...

i would guess 5 seconds. certainly less than 10 seconds.

Hi, I have done a search but cant find the answer. How long would a garage take to replace the valve stem seals on a 200tdi defender- either removing the head, or if they can do it without? a bit of blue smoke on startup, which goes within a few seconds, from what i have read is a symptom...

i did some looking online, and it seemed to me that the pick of the lot were the rhino ones.

ironically, the interior light on my defender is one of the few electrical parts that works as it should. i am reluctant to touch it for that reason!

I have a slight issue with the passenger door on my 110. It is locked shut and I dont have the key. I pressed the button inside to lock it. Now that button doesnt work. I have had a poke about in the catch area, and it doesnt seem obvious that anything is able to move. it looks too tight to get...

cheers i will do that. i will get a meter and have a play first but may give you a shout in the new year, or when it gets a bit lighter at night...