Dave Watson
Member
Hello all
dave's my name and in just heading to the uk from western australia. (i know im nuts but the things you do for family)
i have owned lots of 4wd vehicles over the years and worked in the automotive industry for some time as well however im a first time landy owner and im hoping its going to be a winner.
I pick it up on the 7th of jan and im looking forward to seeing what England has to offer in the 4wding department
if there is anyone around Suffolk/Norfolk thats keen to head out send me a msg.
anyhow here is a description from the add and some photo's
1997 Defender 300TDI Extensively modified and refurbished
In summary, I’ve owned this vehicle for 3 years and have spent ££££’s on it. Genuine reason for this reluctant sale
Currently it is showing 87k miles (although it has had speedo change between 2012 & 2014 before I owned the Vehicle) I bought the Defender with 81k on it. All the work listed has been done whilst I have owned it!!!!!
Just passed its MOT, where the Steering box was replaced with a rebuilt one as were all the steering joints.
Interior
Half Leather Front (heated) & Rear (forward facing) from a 2014 defender and are in perfect condition
Electric Front Windows, Central Locking to the front doors, Heated Windscreen and Door Mirrors
Full Exmoor Black Carpet Set (front and rear) including additional soundproofing.
RDX cubby box, centre console and dash mount
Black roof liner
Additional gauges, for Oil Temp, Turbo Pressure, exhaust temp
Thatcham Immobilizer
Centre bulk head lowering kit, (makes the driver’s seat more comfortable)
Engine
Fully rebuilt 300 tdi engine (20L Engine Code), new bearings, big end’s, new pistons, oil pump, water pump, timing gear & lift pump, a refurbished cylinder head & new clutch, heater plugs, injectors completed around 5k miles ago
In addition, it has a new Hybrid T28 Turbo connected to a full-frontal intercooler with silicon hoses, New Alternator, Radiator, engine mounts and front downpipe
Last Serviced 1k miles ago
Exterior & Underneath
Rebuilt front axle with a New Ashcroft Transmission Limited Slip diff, new drive shafts, Teflon Swivel Housings, all bearings, seals and brake discs.
Fully Polly Bushed throughout
New Heavy-Duty Springs and Shock’s (std ride height)
New Shock turrets
New Fulcrum and pivot mounts
Rear Discs and Callipers where replaced 3k miles ago
New Rear Chassis Cross Member with long legs
First Four Chassis Protector kit to the front and rear
Snorkel, Which bumper (winch not included) light bars
Wipac LED Front and rear lights
RDX Front grille and high flow wing vents
Bad Points
Rear windows are sealed to stop leaking and makes them more secure
No rear towbar
Heater Switch has been replaced
The defender, as you would expect, driver amazingly well & is a very pleasant place to be, although please remember the body is 20years old and it has a few scratches here n there. Tyres are all good with at least 4mm tread on them
dave's my name and in just heading to the uk from western australia. (i know im nuts but the things you do for family)
i have owned lots of 4wd vehicles over the years and worked in the automotive industry for some time as well however im a first time landy owner and im hoping its going to be a winner.
I pick it up on the 7th of jan and im looking forward to seeing what England has to offer in the 4wding department
if there is anyone around Suffolk/Norfolk thats keen to head out send me a msg.
anyhow here is a description from the add and some photo's
1997 Defender 300TDI Extensively modified and refurbished
In summary, I’ve owned this vehicle for 3 years and have spent ££££’s on it. Genuine reason for this reluctant sale
Currently it is showing 87k miles (although it has had speedo change between 2012 & 2014 before I owned the Vehicle) I bought the Defender with 81k on it. All the work listed has been done whilst I have owned it!!!!!
Just passed its MOT, where the Steering box was replaced with a rebuilt one as were all the steering joints.
Interior
Half Leather Front (heated) & Rear (forward facing) from a 2014 defender and are in perfect condition
Electric Front Windows, Central Locking to the front doors, Heated Windscreen and Door Mirrors
Full Exmoor Black Carpet Set (front and rear) including additional soundproofing.
RDX cubby box, centre console and dash mount
Black roof liner
Additional gauges, for Oil Temp, Turbo Pressure, exhaust temp
Thatcham Immobilizer
Centre bulk head lowering kit, (makes the driver’s seat more comfortable)
Engine
Fully rebuilt 300 tdi engine (20L Engine Code), new bearings, big end’s, new pistons, oil pump, water pump, timing gear & lift pump, a refurbished cylinder head & new clutch, heater plugs, injectors completed around 5k miles ago
In addition, it has a new Hybrid T28 Turbo connected to a full-frontal intercooler with silicon hoses, New Alternator, Radiator, engine mounts and front downpipe
Last Serviced 1k miles ago
Exterior & Underneath
Rebuilt front axle with a New Ashcroft Transmission Limited Slip diff, new drive shafts, Teflon Swivel Housings, all bearings, seals and brake discs.
Fully Polly Bushed throughout
New Heavy-Duty Springs and Shock’s (std ride height)
New Shock turrets
New Fulcrum and pivot mounts
Rear Discs and Callipers where replaced 3k miles ago
New Rear Chassis Cross Member with long legs
First Four Chassis Protector kit to the front and rear
Snorkel, Which bumper (winch not included) light bars
Wipac LED Front and rear lights
RDX Front grille and high flow wing vents
Bad Points
Rear windows are sealed to stop leaking and makes them more secure
No rear towbar
Heater Switch has been replaced
The defender, as you would expect, driver amazingly well & is a very pleasant place to be, although please remember the body is 20years old and it has a few scratches here n there. Tyres are all good with at least 4mm tread on them
