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Apr 16, 2017 10:39:41 GMT
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Similar to the above Volvo, ignore the 1.6 bit and a Tdi Discovery fits the bill well, especially carrying large dogs, and fairly square. They have their flaws, but it's still possible to pick up a usable one with a few years life left in it for less than £1k. Earlier -unmolested- ones are also starting to become a bit of an appreciating classic.
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As an sided, a 110 defender (2007) goes down as THE WORST thing I've ever driven. Utterly horrible. Had one for 2 weeks as a company vehicle whilst our abused 2012 l200 was fubar. Couldn't wait to get the L200 back. At 6'6 I had my knees against the dashboard. Couldn't indicate as it hit my thighs. Couldn't shut the driver's door, as it hit my side. The window had to be open for my arm. Heater was useless. It steamed up constantly. Was slow beyond salvation. Hateful thing, utterly ruined my LR dreams. Epic on a quarry, but hideous everywhere else. Genuinely don't know how anyone can use one, as it was painful to be in. I'd guess as an 07 it was one with the Transit engine and new dash? I've only had ones -and a fair few at that- with the earlier dash, and never really found space a problem, whilst my mate at 6'5" finds the 'utility' ones a but tight, but is quite comfortable being able to push the seat back in his 110 Station Wagon. Conversely I've never been particularly comfortable in L200's -or Navara's actually- and don't really like their on road handling. Horses for courses and all that...
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That's a bit of a blinkered view.
I've owned several pre 2000 cars which I've been quite happy to use as the 'family bus' whilst my 110 -a 1988 build- is the main one at the moment.
The list prior to that included a couple of Discoverys, a Sharan and a Chrysler Voyager.
I didn't come to any harm being driven round in pre 2000 (or even pre 1990) cats when I was a kid either.
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Apr 13, 2017 21:17:46 GMT
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Sounds like very positive news. From experience, the best way to change the front to rear pipes on a P38 involves dropping the tank out, as they're routed above it. I can't remember if there's an access panel under the back seat (part of me thinks yes) for the tank unit, but I do recall the filler neck being fairly easily disconnected.
Vague memory also makes me think it's beneficial to remove the wheel arch liner on the O/S/F as the pipes are either up behind it, or access is much improved if you do.
Glad to hear you're enjoying it.
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Apr 13, 2017 20:51:31 GMT
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You know, they're actually a pretty decent car. We had a diesel one as a hire car for a long run south at the beginning of last year, and despite never having been a great fan of Vauxhall's, I have to admit it more than exceeded my expectations.
At 6'3" -with a 34" inside leg- I had the seat at about the half way point in its adjustment, whilst the kids had huge amounts of room in the back, and the boot space was massive. It went like a scalded cat, and returned at least 45mpg, cruising at the national limit and possibly even above when I wasn't concentrating on the speedo and going on the feedback through the drivers seat.
The only real downside (as with every estate car when you're more than about 5'8") was the ducking down to get under the tailgate, and even more of a stretch into the boot to reach things by the back seat.
Long term experiences of them may be different, but having one someone else has looked after fastidiously for a few days was a really positive experience.
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Apr 11, 2017 18:23:30 GMT
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If you're going with a 330i gearbox then why not put the M54 up in front of it?
They're cheap, light enough, have a good torque curve, and if anything like the M52 will fit in the same hole as a Rover V8, which has been proven to fit in an MGB, not least by the factory.
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Apr 11, 2017 18:14:13 GMT
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My 110 has been with me for 8 or so years now, the longest I've ever owned a car, it really is part of the family now.
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Apr 11, 2017 17:35:27 GMT
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I'll drop the defender remote selector on the top, bellhousing are a straight swop, although I'll need to bore the spigot bearing out -3/4" to 7/8"- to suit
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Apr 11, 2017 13:12:28 GMT
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Break the mould.... Try out a Berlingo/Partner. Different but similar to Multipla in that they are deceptively useful tools. Go on...... think about at least looking at them. I've been issued with a 51 plate Partner -Quicksilver edition- as a works van. I can appreciate it's merits as a vehicle, and can see why people rave about them as a small family bus, especially with the sliding doors at the back. It starts, it goes, the heater works and it does 45-50mpg with the 1.9 N/A diesel, and asides fuel costs me nothing to run but asides these merits I can only really describe it as 'tolerated' as although it does what it should a decent does it well, it doesn't enthuse me at all. A V70 estate is one I'd go with as something decent to suit your requirements, or the old 900 Series ones if you wanted to go retro? I'd also suggest a -well chosen- P38 Range Rover or Discovery 2 both work as cars with roomy cabins, and lots of bootspace.
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Nope. I've always thought that if people can't make the effort to get the sign writing or advertising grammatically correct, then what's the job they're doing going to be like?
I suppose it also reflects on the proof reading skills of whoever is making the lettering, but either way it doesn't inspire confidence.
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Eastern Bloc Barry?
They're hideous.
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Apr 10, 2017 21:22:50 GMT
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The box came out of a Northern Ireland 110. The replacement will be a Tdi Discovery one modified suitably.
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Apr 10, 2017 12:35:35 GMT
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So, 100 miles or so in and the gearbox has just shat 3rd and 4th.
curse word superb!!!
On the upside, the engine was working brilliantly.
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Love a good Classic Rangie, miss my old one and occasionally ponder the idea of another, but it'd have to be a rebuild for me as good ones are getting expensive.
Looks a lovely car.
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Finished it off a bit more today, wiring tidied up, air filter fitted and the rest of it put back together before a few miles to see what it's like. Nice to see it in one piece again. There's a few little things that will need sorting out, but in general it's all gone together pretty well, I'm also a bit limited as we're off with the caravan with it for a few days tomorrow. Baptism of fire for the engine, but I'm confident.
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YESSSS!!! Thought that was just me! who remembers THWACKO? BOOF? etc I watched all the Adam West Batman as a lad, pure magic! It still makes me grin today, Adam west's tongue was so far into his cheek it was a wonder anyone could understand what he was saying! And the Lincoln is the first and undoubtedly the BEST Batmobile, all others are just refugees from Robocop! Steve You've gotta love his star turn as 'Mayor Adam West' in Family Guy too.
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I would best describe it as a couple of rough flanges chewed put of 6mm plate with the plasma cutter, and a few bits of old V8 pipes I had kicking around nailed together to mate it up to the back half of the V8 system that's been on there since the 4.2 went in.
I didn't take any pictures as once welded up it looked like it could have been used in one of those 'when you have a mate who is a fabricator' Memes.
It doesn't look so bad on the car, but in all honesty it would benefit from some manifolds modified to come further out from the engine and then turn downward to aim between the chassis rails and the front prop, which would make everything much neater.
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More has happened. First off I out some petrol in the tank, which was chased with a new pump, the same part as used in early efi Range Rovers with a steel tank. The header bottle was moved to the opposite side of the engine bay to allow the water pipework to be a bit neater, and indeed shorter. Power steering pipe modified to suit the BMW pump, it could probably look nicer, but it works. Did a little thinking about how to sort the live wiring under the bonnet, especially as Land Rovers don't have the provision for 'live posts' under the bonnet, so I bought a couple of these Mini exhaust mounts, at the obscene price of £3.49+VAT each. It worked. Water pipes made up and connected, radiator in, and filled with water. Wiring connected up etc. Looking good. What comes next? A short video to document the occasion. It sounds pretty good. A short run up the farm road was rather encouraging, this thing is pretty lively. A bit of tidying up under the bonnet and a few more bits to bolt back on and it's road test time.
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Heading away from the ground (as opposed to lowering) here's one I've ways liked the look of. Wheels and tyres set it off perfectly.
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Have a chat with 'Clutchfix'. They make custom clutches, although more geared toward truck stuff they've started to get into Land Rover size stuff -9.5 inch upwards- so could probably do something to help.
I spent a lot of time trying to find a suitable friction plate at a sensible price for my M52 conversion in my 110, they solved the problem without fuss and cheaper than anywhere else could manage.
I got a free sticker too.
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