Gary1

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Anyone in the area to show me around a Defender regarding fault finding & advice when buying?
Cheers Gary:)
 
Somewhat further North than you, but can email you a guide to look through (too large for this site) if you pm me your email address
 
Check the chassis and bulkhead for metal worm. The rest can be dealt with using a hammer, a shifter and a screwdriver!

If it starts, that's good. If it runs that's even better. If it's got a tankfull of fuel, that's a bonus!

1/. Little puff of smoke from the exhaust on startup which should disappear after a few seconds
2/. Check the steering links and rods
3/. Check the oil for emulsion
4/. Check the water for discolouration
5/. Check for play on the prop shafts
6/. Check for a gearbox knock when setting off and changing gear
7/. Check for fuel leaks
8/. Check for oil leaks
9/. Check you bank balance

I can't count up to 10 as I don't have a GCSE in maths!

OSD
 
If you fancy coming South There is loads of us in Luton Bedsfordshire. Check out the Hertfordshire lanes thread Confusing I know because were mostly located in Beds. We have Our Monthly Pub meet Next Wednesday in Dunstable. Everyone Welcome to chat and Bull**** abot Landys. We meet every first Wednesday of the month at our usual watering hole!
 

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