Is there a modification to get them to work with the headlights, i'll give it a search later.
You should find that the switch is wired in series with the headlights - so they'll only come on with the headlights AND that switch on. I've moved those three switches into a centre console but didn't want to bother with the two-way rocker switch - so I've got a switch for the interior light but simply bypassed the dashboard light switch so that they always come on with the headlights. (Hope that makes sense - it's easier to think it than to write it down :eek:)

Ian.

PS - Nice looking Landy, BTW - A year younger than mine. I bumbled about with the standard 2.5TD engine for a little while, but then picked up a 200TDI on eBay. I took a few days off work and dropped the TDI in - best modification I've made so far!
 
i think i saw you the other day. are you in south hams area? i would have been in a silly low(about 1 inch) vw scirocco in brown.
 
You should find that the switch is wired in series with the headlights - so they'll only come on with the headlights AND that switch on. I've moved those three switches into a centre console but didn't want to bother with the two-way rocker switch - so I've got a switch for the interior light but simply bypassed the dashboard light switch so that they always come on with the headlights. (Hope that makes sense - it's easier to think it than to write it down :eek:)

Ian.

PS - Nice looking Landy, BTW - A year younger than mine. I bumbled about with the standard 2.5TD engine for a little while, but then picked up a 200TDI on eBay. I took a few days off work and dropped the TDI in - best modification I've made so far!

I thought it may be possible Ian, in fact most things are with a little thought and know how, cheers for the tip :D

[JP];1137252 said:
well done in getting home... and thats a very good looking landy you have there!

Cheers JP :D

very tidy, well done. 2k is a good price :)

that hill sucks. even my 300tdi does not like it!

G

hehe yeah, kills everything unless you hit it at some daft speed and momentum carries you up, i used to hit the base of it @ 100 + in some other cars and just make it without dropping outta 5th ;)


Looks great!
How bout a picture of the front?

Thanks, and posting now :D

actually. i think it may have been today about 1 in torquay/totnes area

I was around today, not paying much attention to anything around me though as i was trying to work out how to stop knocking pedestrians over and oncoming vehicle wing mirrors due to the width/height of the Landy lol


More pics here, i took some of the front as asked and included the dog in a few although he's trying to get his Landy legs together as he spends most of his time either on my lap or pressed against the passenger window...in the back i just see the dog zipping from one side to another as i go around corners...







Dusty after his debut ride to work this morning :D




I took some underneath shots as well, overall she looks quite tidy but until i get underneath at the weekend to have a real good look round i thought it good to take some pics and share, at least if someone sees something i'm better educated for the future ;)



This pic was the only concern i had when picking it up after spotting it, it's the near side front wheel arch facing the passenger footwell. After speaking to the owner, he told me he had welded a plate inside and had passed the MOT no problems. I also noticed that when i collected it, the passenger footwell was damp, so i assume that it has an issue with weatherproofing in this area and has had for some time. Personally i think it needs plating in this area within the wheel arch side as well to stop the rust spreading, advice welcome :




Few more underneath shots showing some surface rust, although i haven't given it a good look so you can see what i see without going too in depth:














A shot of the outside drivers area welded before re spray:



This shows the damage i was aware of before purchase, previous owner hit a gate post in the snow, will need tidying up to seal the paintwork again:




Last one is of the fuel cap, nothing special except for the white gooey substance around the interior of the cap, not sure what it is or what caused it, but thought it might be worth showing incase someone knows what it is:




Finally, is a haynes manual worth it? I don't want to be spamming the forums or sites with questions when i can sit n read the basics in a manual or can someone recommend a good guide ( book/manual wise ).

Cheers :)
 
Finally, is a haynes manual worth it? I don't want to be spamming the forums or sites with questions when i can sit n read the basics in a manual or can someone recommend a good guide ( book/manual wise ).

Well, if like me, its your first defender, and you know f**k all about mechanics then yes :) between researching here, reading my haynes manual, and asking educated questions on here ive managed to remove the head and have almost fully replaced it with no problems, yet ;)
 
Looks good that mate well done :) , Id get to work on the chassis tho with some paint and waxing . .
that white stuff around the filler cap could be greese ? .
 
The underneath looks in similar state to when I got mine - even the footwells! I've just got mine through it's MOT - had to replace both footwells and do a little patching on the rear crossmember.
As above - get under there with some paint and/or waxoyl.

Ian
 
Good tips with the underside, seen a few adverts for professional waxoyl services, apprx £500 though ( a price of a 200tdi ) so is it something i can do myself?

I'm happy to spend time doing it properly, but thoughts on DIY vs Professional? Obviously Pro has it's benefits but with this Landy i'll be more than happy getting to know her intimately from underneath ( yeah yeah..oh er..i get the feeling that'll be picked up in a quote ;) and do it myself.
 
Do it yourself! At least you'll know you've done a proper job. Some so-called professional jobs just give the outside of the chassis a quick going over - you need to get the waxoyl inside as well or it'll rot from the inside out. There's threads on here about how to do it - it's definitely a DIY job.
 
Do it yourself! At least you'll know you've done a proper job. Some so-called professional jobs just give the outside of the chassis a quick going over - you need to get the waxoyl inside as well or it'll rot from the inside out. There's threads on here about how to do it - it's definitely a DIY job.

Cheers Instant, i'll give that a search & add it to my list of ' things to do '
( it's getting bigger and only had it 24hours )

I was dubious about the Pro services considering a new galv chassis is apprx £1000+Vat
 
Good thread..

I'm picking up my first Defender in the morning. 140 miles to drive it back. Hope it's trouble free...:rolleyes:
 
welcome to the world of 90 / 110 owning, now that you have the "curse" it will never leave you. Even if you sell it many years in the future you will regret every day from that day on and will only recover when you own another (bmp chapter 1). nice looking 90, service the motor well and it will give you many years of trouble free (maybe) motoring.
 
welcome to the world of 90 / 110 owning, now that you have the "curse" it will never leave you. Even if you sell it many years in the future you will regret every day from that day on and will only recover when you own another (bmp chapter 1). nice looking 90, service the motor well and it will give you many years of trouble free (maybe) motoring.

As i said to the lovely wife as she rolled her eyes when i talked about getting the Landy, I'm not replacing it!

She's infectious ( the Landy, not the wife ) and i get a huge grin everytime i drive her or walk towards her, the bug has caught in this one young padawan ;)

Thanks for the comments BMP, i'm planning on going through the basic maintenance this weekend of lube levels etc and giving her a good seeing to ( the wife that time ;) ) and put together a future project plan for her.
 

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