OlympicLiftingPaulF

New Member

• Yesterday at 18:44

• #1

Hi all.

Recently bought a 1998 Defender 90. I got it for very, very reasonable price as I knew I would need to spend some money on it.

To cut to the chase, it's having a new chassis fitted but I would like to know what else should be done whilst the thing is taken apart that will save it having to be separated again?

I expect it's a fairly long list but some "definites" would be appreciated.

Thanks,

 

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Hicap phill

Well-Known Member

• Yesterday at 18:50

• #2

If someone else is doing the work the bill will increase quickly..
Do the clutch,
New A frame bushes & knuckle
Brake pipes
fuel pipes.

Remainder can be done as and when needed

 

OlympicLiftingPaulF

New Member

• Yesterday at 18:55

• #3

Hicap phill said:

If someone else is doing the work the bill will increase quickly..
Do the clutch,
New A frame bushes & knuckle
Brake pipes
fuel pipes.

Remainder can be done as and when needed

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Hi, thanks for this. Yeah it won't be cheap but then I intend for it to outlive me so it's worth the cost.
I did wonder about pipes and thank you for the suggestion of the cluth and frame.
Cheers

 

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Anaconda

Well-Known Member

• Yesterday at 19:33

• #4

Can you do any work yourself?
If so I would just get the clutch and brake pipes done also.
Otherwise anything else can be done easy enough when needed.

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Yesterday at 20:10

• #5

What is the bulkhead like? If ok or needing minor repair do all you can to preserve. And if new do the same.

 

Knappster

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Yesterday at 23:52

• #6

Engine and gearbox mounts, timing belt if it’s a 300Tdi, check the steering box for wear and leaks.