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Hi Dave
Didn't early D2's have recall over brakes?
My 99 one I had a couple of years ago had work done to the brakes while in for a service, but they never told me it was done.
Richard
I think I've found the recall notice:
Recall Notice R/2003/180
Land Rover Defender (where ABS is fitted) and Discovery II built between
1/10/1998 to 1/12/2003
POSSIBLE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKE
A potential fluid leak from the brake modulator may result in a reduction in the efficiency of the service brake or, in the worst case, complete failure of the service brake system.
Remedial Action
Recall all potentially affected vehicles and fit stronger valve covers to the brake modulator.
Vehicle Id
XA900016 and XA201612 to XA907213 and YA846241
XA162896 and YA600000 to YA199999 and YA671407
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Just got to find out whether mine was done
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Hi Dave
Didn't early D2's have recall over brakes?
My 99 one I had a couple of years ago had work done to the brakes while in for a service, but they never told me it was done.
Richard
I'll have a check. Thanks
Dave
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Thanks for all the replies.
What about higher mileage examples? Are there any problem come with 100k + mileages?
Are there any problem areas - such as Sills, shaggy headlinings etc etc
Obviously more prone to leakages. I've found a weep from the transfer box on mine. Also found that because the vehicle has probably never been in low box since it was made, the control cable had seized up. It would go into low box but wouldn't come out. This will be resolved when I re-instate the diff lock with the kit from Ashcrofts.
Other problems with mine that I've found so far; wheel bearing squeak front n/s, diesel filler cap release has been disabled for some reason (investigation required), air con either needs investigation (possible re-gassing required), slight spongyness in the brakes (nothing to worry about at the moment)
I've found the LRO buyers guide and scanned it, but can't seem to post it up. PM me your e-mail address and I'll send the article across.
Dave
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Greg,
I took the plunge this week and bought a fairly high mileage (110,000) 2000 plate TD5 D2 after nearly 10 years of solid series/defender ownership.
When looking at the vehicle I made all of the usual enquiries regarding HPI, MOT tracability, service records and recalls.
Besides this check for obvious slop in the drive train, excessive smoke/ rattling from the engine, inoperative back door locks, fault lights appearing on the dashboard.
There was a buyers guide that appeared in LRO a couple of months back. I'll see if I can dig it out and post it up for you.
Dave (A Discovery forum virgin)
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"Oh Mrs Vain takes her car through a ford, just like every other car can". Come with me Mrs. BBC bitch in your Merc car and the fords I'll take you through the only dampness between your legs will be the water flowing into it as I plod by in my 109 and watch you sink
Just spat my coffee all over my keyboard
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Hmmmm, that truck's familiar. Pictured here on round 2 of this years AWDC challenges:
later on pictured like this:
It was at Llanfyllin on round 4 last weekend, I followed it up to our first punch when something went bang in it. I think they were forced to retire without getting to the first punch.
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Any axle mods?
No, all standard stuff. 24 spline diffs (one recently refurbed), one new swivel, rear axle had new diff pan 3 months ago. Extended breathers to snorkel top.
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The point i was trying to make about it being standard, is that all the parts are standard specification, no fancy axle / suspension parts, standard tdi lump, no fancy bits such as winch/cage etc etc.
Also standard as comparied to for example Mark Evan's all singing, all dancing, every accesories possible 100" hybrid
It was a few months ago anyway
slowly modifying things such as suspension, and i've added a winch.Does that mean you've won yourself a pair of scrapiron winching gloves???
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I looked at the same car recently when nipping up to Paddocks for some spares. How much did you get it for if you dont mind me asking?
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sell the dog and the wife and job done...
live with trev to cut costs.. and you'll be happy.. honest
What is wifey's name - even though I chatted to her over the weekend I have no idea what she is called.. (sorry)
The dogs are way more important than the landy, you might be right with the missus (Gemma) though!!!
I couldn't cope with living with Trev, all of the country music would drive me mad.
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Keep the 90 buy a diesel astra or something like that for couple of hundred quid.
You know it makes sence.
SG
Then I've got another vehicle to tax, MOT, insure and find a space for at home. I'd love keep the 90 but unfortunately it's going to have to go
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Keep it. You will regret it later if you sell it now.
Chris
I know. Kiddies will be on the way soon though and the 90 isn't the most practical car for carrying them around in. Hopefully I'll be able to scratch build another motor at the end of next year.
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I'll give you £4.00 for it.
Les.
Not that desperate at the mo, give me a couple of weeks though
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shouldn't this be in the classifieds?
No, just interested what you think it's worth so I can budget for a replacement vehicle.
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Due to a recent rationalisation (resulting from a very grown up discusion with 'er in doors) I have decided to put my 90 up for sale. Best guesses as to how much its worth please (I know it's worth more in parts, but I haven't got the time/ space to break it.
1994 300 tdi 90
Genuine 101k miles
Brand new 100a alternator
New starter motor
New water pump
Vented disc upgrade to the front brakes
Full external roll cage by North Off Road
Gwyn Lewis 8274 Winch Bumper
8274 with 125ft of 11mm Marlow Dynaline
In-cab winch controls
Pacet Electric fan using x-fan switch
Matt Lee Steering Guard
QT Diff Guards and Sumo Bars
3 degree castor corrected radius arms by QT
Cranked rear radius arms
2"lift using Bearmach yellow springs
Pro comp shocks at the rear and de-carbon on the front
De-carbon steering damper
Polybushed throughout
Gon2far reverse disolation cones at the rear, standard cones at the front
Rock Sliders
X-eng door protectors
Genuine x-eng disc handbrake
Full set of 5 (virtually brand new) Fedima Sirocco (Simex ET copy) 35" on grey modulars
Mantec spare wheel carrier
Detachable tow bar with shackle receiver
Gwyn Lewis side exit s/s exhaust
Cobra monaco bucket seats with 3 point harnesses
Mobile Storage systems cubby box
Radio cassette player with 6 CD multi changer and 4 pioneer speakers
Twin Exide Maxximas with twin battery tray split charging through 175amp relay
Voltmeter
CB radio equipped
NAS spec reverse and fog lamps
and probably more that I can't remember
Damage to wings as with most challenge trucks
(Vehicle came 2nd in class in the 2005 AWDC challenge series)
God, I must have spent some money on that truck
Dave
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Saturday - work
Sunday - Had a few brown trouser moments at Round 4 of the AWDC challenge series (see getting out there forum) and had to catch a recovery truck home
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Another top event Neil and the team, well done. - The bunting and detached clips issue seems to becoming more noticable each round.
Steve & Brian - glad to here your OK (you've gave me some confidence in my North Off Road cage) hope to here good news about Rob soon.
I was disappointed about our performance, a broken 8274 brake shaft and something a miss in the front drive train messed up our day. Something in the rear went on the way home so ended up on the recovery truck again. Got home at 0030 this morning.
I've decided to retire from this years events, having to use my truck as a daily driver as well as not having much room to carry out repairs, along with the obvious cost have forced this decision. I will be putting the truck up for sale as soon as the repairs are done if anyone's interested, PM me.
I will propably still be coming along to some of the future rounds. I'm prepared to bitch if anyone needs one.
Dave
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- 3 Modified David Herrington John Pinney
4 Modified Steve Lait Nick Slade
5 Modified Chris Ould Simon Roberts
6 Modified Robert Jones John Hall
7 Modified David Stokes Ed Cobley
8 Modified Richard Nicolson William DiClaudio
10 Modified Peter Herrington Nick Mitchell
13 Standard Dave Mason Trevor Tatler
14 Modified Adrian Turner Richard Weatherly
21 Modified Peter Jackson Richard Norris
23 Modified Peter Hughes Tim Farley
24 Modified Nick Walker Les Brocklehurst
25 Standard Sue Gawne Kevin Moss
30 Modified Warren Young Stephen Crossley
33 Modified Steven Marlow Brian Clegg
36 Modified John Fair David Hughes
38 Standard Kevin Bailey-Eager Matt Gordon
39 Standard Paul Bass
40 Modified Steve Jeffries Peter Cooper
41 Modified Chris Blackburn James Thompson
42 Modified Roger Fergusson Nigel Baines
44 Modified Lee Marchant Mark Gadsby
47 Modified Jeremy Williams Mat Gibbs
48 Modified John Sales Phil Cross
49 Modified Carwyn Henry Mark Pinchen
52 Modified Nick Langley Frank Frostick
53 Modified Victor Bilkey Vic Bilkey
54 Standard Simon Wilkinson Leigh Brown
56 Modified Greg McGuire Anthony Bagnall
61 Modified Alan Kemp
62 Standard Elwyn Griffiths Ryan Gethin
63 Standard Dean Raybould Ian Reid
64 Modified Karl Frost Dale Frost
65 Modified Doug Dransfield David Longdon
Ed Cobley biatching, I hope Dave gives him as much stick as he gave Steve Marlow last year
- 3 Modified David Herrington John Pinney
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34 cars entered including some hot new competition according to those in the know!
Come on Neil, spill the beans, post the full entry list.
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Can't see it giving them much of a head start
Challenge in a Ferrari, now that would be worth seeing. Not sure you'd fit 35" tyres under the arches though.
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34 cars entered including some hot new competition according to those in the know!
Neil,
I think we'll all be hot on Sunday.
I don't think that you could call Trev and me hot or new
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So then, who's off to Welsh Wales this weekend for round 4? I will be there with the usual biatch (plus the missus for the Saturday night feast).
Still got a bit of tinkering and fetling to do before then. I've had a couple of months since the last event, but as usual have left it to the last minute. Some late nights and early mornings required this week.
Dave
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Where is the best place to get a pair of rear stub axles for an early disco and front swivel assemblies for my 200tdi defender as i am doing a major overhaul and would like to change the lot and what sort of price would you say was good for the above
Thanks in advance
Frank
Frank
I've got a brand new LR genuine parts stub axle (FTC57) avaliable. Send me a PM if you're interested
Dave
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Absoluetely no land rover content this weekend for a change. Instead I spent the whole weekend in scorching Snowdonia training this:
to be one of these
and both enjoyed ourselves thoroughly
slowly modifying things such as suspension, and i've added a winch.
Talk to me about DII's
in Discovery Forum
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The flywheel on mine decided to give up the ghost last week. My vehicle was outside of the original recall notice for flywheels. Unfortunately lack of time meant that I had to put it in to the local specialist for them to do.
Total cost including new flywheel, clutch and labour = £750.00 
(Half of the bill was labour).
Having spoke to the fitters, they have seen a few vehicles outside of the recall notice with fairly high mileages where the flywheel has started to de-laminate.