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Trav

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• Mar 13, 2008

• #1

Hey Guys,

I plan on buying a seres 2-3 landy to travel across europe in ([FONT=&quot]Cliché[/FONT] I know)
But I was wondering in order to save myself from needing to Hitch a ride back to the nearest town every time I Blow a head gasket, I was wanting to know on these series of Landys when in the price range of £800-£1000 what extra parts should I take with me in order to keep my thumbs on the wheel and not along the side of the highway

thanks for any help

and If you have a landy in this price range you willing to part with, give us a shout.

cheers
Trav

 

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slob

Well-Known Member

• Mar 13, 2008

• #2

plugs, points, fuel pump, hub seals, fan belts, and some coenflake boxes to make gaskets from

 

hughesy

Well-Known Member

• Mar 13, 2008

• #3

Is that 800 - 1000 quid for the Landy or for the parts? Seriously though you're planning on setting out across Europe in a bargain basement 25+ year old vehicle that you've just aquired? Good Luck.

 

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slob

Well-Known Member

• Mar 13, 2008

• #4

fook sake! go fer it i went round oz in a 600au$ van i'd just bought. just make sure yer prepared fer stuff before hand. least yer can take a mobile phone with yer, i had to hire a flying doctors radio

 

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Trav

New Member

• Mar 13, 2008

• #5

Yeah, Its a fair task, but that why I'm doing the research first, dont blow the idea off just yet, stranger things have happened.

 

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slob

Well-Known Member

• Mar 13, 2008

• #6

folking do it! yer only a phone call away from anything yer need that yer dint take with yer

 

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Trav

New Member

• Mar 13, 2008

• #7

I agree, I have owned pre 1980's cars my whole driving life (1974 Torana anyone?) I Kinda know what Im getting myself into, but still need the help as landys are not my forte looking through the forums Im not the only one with this Idea, so it cant be that steeper a plan.

 

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gramor

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• Mar 14, 2008

• #8

Trav said:

Hey Guys,

I was wanting to know on these series of Landys when in the price range of £800-£1000

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Check out some of the regional auctions, LRO magazine trader feature was reporting that a 1984 90 NA diesel was knocked out for just £300, so you would have cash left over to overhaul critical parts before heading off.

 

tacr2man

Well-Known Member

• Mar 14, 2008

• #9

Find a half decent one , then go right thru it before you go then give it a couple of long runs to show up any probs . go petrol or n/a lwb .
You might have a prob with getting any b/down insurance due to age of vehicle. Give yourself plenty of time for the trip as you wont be getting anywhere very fast. When I did it you hardly ever saw a GB plate its a bit different now

 

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clivees

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• Mar 14, 2008

• #10

I would take
Ear plugs, credit card and roadside recovery.

 

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Taggy

New Member

• Mar 14, 2008

• #11

Wish i could do it! sounds like fun! you'd be surprised where landrover parts can be delivered to, like its been said you can get parts sent so long as you've got a phone. A mates grandad did a trip in Africa and had parts sent to the local town in not much time at all! might be worth chatting to a few of the dealers over here to see if they are willing to ship to places you intend to travel through!