Tilly the Landrover
Discussion
Last week I took the plunge and finally got the Landie I always wanted 
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This is Tilly (as I was informed they all have to have a name
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In traditional Land Rover fashion she broke on the way home
but sounds like it's only a halfshaft so will get 'er going again tomorrow and as she is the beginning of a project I don't mind too much 
.This is Tilly (as I was informed they all have to have a name
)In traditional Land Rover fashion she broke on the way home
but sounds like it's only a halfshaft so will get 'er going again tomorrow and as she is the beginning of a project I don't mind too much I know, I intend to alter the interior a bit (stereo, storage, CB etc) and a swap to a 200TDi lump. The exterior however I want to leave fairly standard (a few work lamps for camping will be needed though)
The SOTW is what reminded me to post the old girl up
, paid a bit over SOTW money though (£1200 with 12months MOT ).
The SOTW is what reminded me to post the old girl up
, paid a bit over SOTW money though (£1200 with 12months MOT ).Go away please and take your s
t old landrover with you.
I really really want one even if I have no use for one at all. You're not making this easy for me . I'm really jealous. Looks in great condition too! Congratulations! 
t old landrover with you.I really really want one even if I have no use for one at all. You're not making this easy for me .
I'm really jealous. Looks in great condition too! Congratulations! Edited by Galsia on Friday 18th June 16:41
Edited by Galsia on Friday 18th June 16:42
Galsia said:
I really really want one even if I have no use for one at all. You're not making this easy for me . I'm really jealous. Looks in great condition too! Congratulations!
Just buy a little 88 or lightweight then, go on, go on I'm really jealous. Looks in great condition too! Congratulations! 
. Thanks though, I've always wanted one and after another night of sleeping in the Swift I talked myself into a 109 to go camping in Galsia said:
Go away please and take your st old landrover with you.
No need for that comment!
I bought one myself last year as a project, It will be a long one but I love it!
I really really want one even if I have no use for one at all. You're not making this easy for me . I'm really jealous. Looks in great condition too! Congratulations!
t old landrover with you.No need for that comment!
I bought one myself last year as a project, It will be a long one but I love it!
I really really want one even if I have no use for one at all. You're not making this easy for me .
I'm really jealous. Looks in great condition too! Congratulations! Edited by Galsia on Friday 18th June 16:41
Edited by Galsia on Friday 18th June 16:42
carmadgaz said:
Galsia said:
I really really want one even if I have no use for one at all. You're not making this easy for me . I'm really jealous. Looks in great condition too! Congratulations!
Just buy a little 88 or lightweight then, go on, go on I'm really jealous. Looks in great condition too! Congratulations! . Thanks though, I've always wanted one and after another night of sleeping in the Swift I talked myself into a 109 to go camping in A month later and I've realised that I am now spending the crazy amount of £4 per week on petrol and I'm straight in the classified section looking at Defenders and Series 3s.
I have literally no practical use for a 4x4, nevermind something as agricultural as a Land Rover. Yet everytime I see one I get a burning in my loins...
I've spent the afternoon getting the old girl going again (broke a halfshaft on the way home last week ). Ended up having to take the diff off to get at the 2in of metal left behind 
. Took her for a test run to my local and the throttle linkage decided to give up resulting in another tow home 
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The annoying thing is despite a 100% failure rate I'm still glad I got her, bloody old Landrovers
). Ended up having to take the diff off to get at the 2in of metal left behind . Took her for a test run to my local and the throttle linkage decided to give up resulting in another tow home .The annoying thing is despite a 100% failure rate I'm still glad I got her, bloody old Landrovers
The halfshafts go fairly regularly - no need to tow home, just put the transfer box into 4WD (push the yellow knob) and you have a front wheel drive Landy. Nasty to drive - worst torque steer I have experienced since a Montego Turbo in the 80's - but gets you home.
Edited by V8 Disco on Saturday 19th June 23:52
V8 Disco said:
The halfshafts go fairly regularly - no need to tow home, just put the transfer box into 4WD (push the yellow knob) and you have a front wheel drive Landy. Nasty to drive - worst torque steer I have experienced since a Montego Turbo in the 80's - but gets you home.
Aye but I was 60miles from home and it was getting late so I wussed out (first time out in a Series).Edited by V8 Disco on Saturday 19th June 23:52
Understandable - I've had a couple go now so am used to it. Drove mine around a week in front drive last time as I didn't have time to fix it... all done now though. I'd suggest that you replace the one that didn't break with a new one, before it goes. Such an easy job when the shaft is in one piece!
You will also get used to doing hub seals from time to time I expect
Great thing is that Landy spares are cheap - I replaced the back exhaust box on my SWB today - £27 for the new one, including vat and the gasket!
You will also get used to doing hub seals from time to time I expect
Great thing is that Landy spares are cheap - I replaced the back exhaust box on my SWB today - £27 for the new one, including vat and the gasket!
V8 Disco said:
Understandable - I've had a couple go now so am used to it. Drove mine around a week in front drive last time as I didn't have time to fix it... all done now though. I'd suggest that you replace the one that didn't break with a new one, before it goes. Such an easy job when the shaft is in one piece!
You will also get used to doing hub seals from time to time I expect
Great thing is that Landy spares are cheap - I replaced the back exhaust box on my SWB today - £27 for the new one, including vat and the gasket!
Luckily mine is for camping / a toy so I don't have to drive it (though my daily has a bodyshop trip due shortly so I'm saving up for fuel / hoping its all good that week You will also get used to doing hub seals from time to time I expect
Great thing is that Landy spares are cheap - I replaced the back exhaust box on my SWB today - £27 for the new one, including vat and the gasket!
). I have a new one for the other side (got both as I wasn't 100% sure which had gone) but it looked okay so its gone back in. Not a bad idea though, I spent all afternoon at getting that last bit out )Well now I have owned her nearly a month, she is thirsty (11-14mpg :O), noisy, slow and as leaks into the cab when it rains
and my review of the old girl 200miles in? Loving it to bits
. Had her out camping and it took all the gear required and slept in the back, ordered some new bits for her and she even spent the day as a mobile billboard while out with the Cadets. Will have some more pics shortly
and my review of the old girl 200miles in? Loving it to bits
. Had her out camping and it took all the gear required and slept in the back, ordered some new bits for her and she even spent the day as a mobile billboard while out with the Cadets. Will have some more pics shortly I remember my IIa with great fondness, we had a lot of adventures together, but for some reason i remember the comedy round IIa heater the most. Absolutely, totally, epic-ly, completely useless at warming up the interior by more than 0.01 degC, but capable of feeling like 300 degC when the passengers right leg accidentally brushed against the dam thing, which given the suspension was made out of concrete was all the time. I suspect my Ex still carries the scars to this day....... perfect ;-)
Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 16th July 18:23
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