Sniper Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 To All, Aesthetic attachments aside, Im curious to find out where you draw the line when repairing or restoring with your pride and joy. In the four years of owning my Defender 110, Ive replaced and repaired the following: Gearbox, (reconditioned) Refabricated/rewelded bulkhead Replaced numerous gaskets Clutch Clutch Slave & Master Cylinder Side & Tail Lights Repainted inside and out, twice!!! Speedo Cable Outstanding Jobs: Rear X-Member, (Think Ive covered this enough for next MOT) Neg Earth Fault on lighting system Replace Number Plate Light Replace Fuel Filter Housing I enjoy doing this very much, but I do wonder if there is light at the end of the tunnel. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 It depends - if you keep bodging things up to scrape along just about passing the MOT then it'll never end. If you take the approach of doing things properly / improving or re-doing bits where they deserve it, then it should get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diff Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Once a landrover gets around 10 years old, it tends to become a continuous rolling restoration! Regards, Diff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 Nah mate, there all proper repairs, (sheetmetal worker by trade). I was just intrigued to know what individuals limits were. I do have a cross member on order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 ok, I think this is going to scare me <racks memory> Fuel tank (Funny how that always springs to mind first - hateful job) water pump alternator power steering pump head lights (twice, moving countries) clutch master & slave front brake calipers hub seals radiator lift pump injectors injection pump hand brake added a leccy fan indicator switch rear prop UJs springs and shocks CV Door glass (I accidentally threw a screw driver through it - don't ask ) Wiper wheel box (dropped a boat on the wiper - same week as the screwdriver/window interface) That's over about 6 years of blissful Land Rover ownership To Do: new doors swivel overhaul steering box radius bushes brake pipes exhaust fix some of the water leaks before winter I look on it as a rather expensive lessons in mechanics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Warman Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Well I've had my 1988 90 for about a month now and I've done the clutch hydraulics and got a new rear x member sitting on my patio ready for me to cut out the old one, I've changed light bulbs, replaced the battery and have a few bump stops ready to be put on as well as an alternator belt as the old ones worn. I've only just started on mine and I love it. For future project I have to repair the bulkhead corners and door pillars and probably do the seatbox and footwells. I'm going to keep going with mine till it dies on it's ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I'm not going to write the list for mine - it'd take too long and it would scare me Suffice to say in ~7 years I have gone from a standard tatty 109 to my present "classic restoration" via a few stops on the way, there's not much of the original left but it's still my 109 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101sean Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I'd hate to add up how much I've spent on Land Rovers over the last 25 years Only once did I give up on one, a 73 series 3 station wagon that was just too late to be tax free. After 2 engine and gearbox changes, it was needing serious chassis work for MOT. I gave up then and scraped it, selling parts for more than vehicle was worth and was surprised at how much I gat for the scrap ally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 New chassis New wings (complete) New door bottoms New door tops Military type) Engine Gearbox Transfer box New rad New brake pipes Goodridge hoses Pas and complete steering system Custom made grille Custom made light guards LED bulbs New military lights Disc brake front axle Disc brake rear axle (soon) New props Parabolic springs New footwells and door pillars Reinforced rear crossmember Defender type upper shock mounts Halogen headlamps etc. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiall Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 erm new gear box clutch steering drop link rear x member new disks alround and new brake pipes bearings front diff cover new shocks allround timing belt water pump wax oyled the chassis uj on props just to get it ready for the mot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 There's a limit ? Why didn't anyone tell me ? Doors, several Wings, several bonnet, a couple Ashcroft gearbox steering box steering pump steering hoses rear crankshaft seal, twice diff changes clutch lift pump shocks springs timing belt, broken new props enough UJs to keep Paddocks solvent clutch master and slave clutch pedal change rear cross member radiator change intercooler change, several repaint inlet/exhaust/turbo change water pump electric fans, several brake discs and calipers wheel bearings output seals, many diff input seals, many hub seals, many rebush, twice injection pump rebuild Nas light work lights front high driving lights, several sets, now given up on tyres, on third set and on and on over the last 6 years I stopped keeping a running total when I became too embarassed to tell the wife but I have all my receipts still There is no light at the end of the tunnel Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Bulkhead repair Footwell repair Rear doors repair Quick re-spray Recon 3.5 Engine Recon Transfer box Part re-built gearbox New clutch throuhgout 3.9EFI engine inserted (3.5 sold) Replacement rear axle (Moved to rear disks) Repairs to rear cross-member New wheels & Tyres New disks, calipers & pads on front New pahnard rod bushes (Twice) New springs all round New shocks all round Front Prop UJ's Rear Prop UJ's All bushes underneath changed to Poly All track rod ends / Ball joints on front replaced New PAS pump New steering box New steering damper Replaced steering wheel New water pump X2 (One for each engine) Retro fit dash & new stereo fitted New windscreen (now heated) Porbably more too but forgotten... Still to do.... Replace all body work, replace all doors Replace chassis Re-register on 57 plate Oh... And only had this 110 for 18 months.... Needless to say, this was a cheap purchase.. Or that's how I justified to the Missus.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Hmmm - I think mine needs a wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 I've seem some of the work you have done on your vehicles MOG and it's outstanding - especially the ambulance. You should post a list - we now have enough bandwidth Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 I've seem some of the work you have done on your vehicles MOG and it's outstanding - especially the ambulance.You should post a list - we now have enough bandwidth Les. Thanks Les The spankers new Defender is nice but I do need a new project ...SWMBO might have different ideas though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Jenkins Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Gearbox Clutch Clutch Slave Clutch Master x2 PAS Box PAS Pump (thanks JST) Fuel Inj Pump Props f&r Rear Ball Joint Alternator Starter Motor Water Pump Hand Brake - to X-Brake Springs & Shocks & Brake Pipes as part of lift Bushes, seals, generally... Track Rod bushes Rear Door In progress: 19J engine replacement to get to the Lake District......... Thanks Les. To do: Rear Crossmember Chassis repairs Well, look on the bright side, I haven't wasted any money on shiny new body panels! ...sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Just remember this - If you think you ever see a light at the end of the tunnel, then run like hell, because its probably a train coming towards you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 Thank Christ Im getting off lightly by comparrison to you guys. I thought I was flogging a dead horse and ended up with Triggers broom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter and hi two minders Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 God I thought I was having problems lately 1996 300tdi 88000 mls (owned him for 3 years) new clutch new clutch salve cylinder brake pads all round exhaust alarm spider tyres twice front hub seals both front window lifts ns front indicator (stupid women with a shopping trolley ) Thanks guys you've made my day my landy's not as bad as some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I’ve had my car seven years and this list just scared me. It all seems reasonable when you’re looking at one more job to do: Driveline: PAS pump swap 2.5NAD rebuild 300Tdi/R380 conversion 1.2 LT230 swap Swap the R380 for one with a mainshaft in it 2x 24spline axles and discs etc Props plus innumerable UJs. Then popped a diff so went for a TruTrac. Then go 4HP22 auto with 1.4 t-box The 300Tdi has had 2 water pumps and at least 3 alternators. The NAD used a rad and a couple of alternators too. The rear chassis has been replaced The rear tub has been replaced It’s had three fuel tanks. Four springs and at least eight shocks with four more planned Bushes galore Now I’m planning a 1.2 t-box behind the auto once I’ve rebuilt it. Both front doors are shot The bulkhead needs doing Let’s not forget servicing too… Mine’s now on 230k miles, seems I’m not quite there yet. The speedo is the only rotating part that’s reached that mileage though…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 The speedo is the only rotating part that’s reached that mileage though…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Lets face it guys Landy owners love trouble and spending money Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Well ignoring the trivia (and Fridge's cast offs) I'm now on: engine (twice) transfer box rear axle front axle (excluding case) bulkhead spring/shocks (twice) diffs Simex (twice) Still to do is the chassis and some twisted body panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 300tdi 90 - owned it for 5 years, rtv and playdays every month and my daily driver with approx 10k miles a year. 1 diff, 1 half shaft, 1 rocker shaft and pushrods after a snapped cam belt 1 water pump copies amounts of alternators (deep wading), wheel bearings, prop UJs, brake pads and tre's - but i consider them service items. thats it. although if i were being thorough - its needs a new body as its getting a bit battered and dented now. But i wont do that cos i'd get upset the first time i lay down in a gully and dented/scratched down the whole side....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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