Pompey
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Hi all,
Just bought my second landy! A 1984 2.5td 110, off eBay after a few beers, first was a 1956 series 1 and enjoyed returning it to the road, so thought I would try again, last time the 110 was taxed was 2003, oh what have I let myself in for ?
Bodywork: small amount of welding required that I have found so far, footwell, passenger side top of bulkhead on corner below window and the battery tray. Chassis good, so far. Few dents in it but not worried about these, adds character! Door bottoms both sides require replacing, back door not that good. Think they will be ok for MOT, we shall see.
Engine: got it started today, quite a bit of white smoke to start, but not much after it got to temperature. Filled cooling system with water, as it was empty, all appears good there, much to my surprise. Held temperature ok, not sure how old the diesel is in it!
Clutch and brakes have no pressure at the moment, so going to drain and replace fluid and bleed both systems, see what is required in this department.
Front lights are all working, none of the rear lights are working, so a bit of investigation required.
Overall I am thinking its a good landy, and hopefully back on the road soon, for a rolling restoration.
My other form of transport is a 2014 Triumph Explorer XC, fantastic bike, the rangerover of bikes.
All the best Pompey.
Just bought my second landy! A 1984 2.5td 110, off eBay after a few beers, first was a 1956 series 1 and enjoyed returning it to the road, so thought I would try again, last time the 110 was taxed was 2003, oh what have I let myself in for ?
Bodywork: small amount of welding required that I have found so far, footwell, passenger side top of bulkhead on corner below window and the battery tray. Chassis good, so far. Few dents in it but not worried about these, adds character! Door bottoms both sides require replacing, back door not that good. Think they will be ok for MOT, we shall see.
Engine: got it started today, quite a bit of white smoke to start, but not much after it got to temperature. Filled cooling system with water, as it was empty, all appears good there, much to my surprise. Held temperature ok, not sure how old the diesel is in it!
Clutch and brakes have no pressure at the moment, so going to drain and replace fluid and bleed both systems, see what is required in this department.
Front lights are all working, none of the rear lights are working, so a bit of investigation required.
Overall I am thinking its a good landy, and hopefully back on the road soon, for a rolling restoration.
My other form of transport is a 2014 Triumph Explorer XC, fantastic bike, the rangerover of bikes.
All the best Pompey.
