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DiscoveringAuz
26-08-2007, 06:36 PM
We are currently looking at buying a defender to keep the disco company at night in the shed.
We are after hints and tips at what to look for in these.
Any help appreciated!!
DiscoveringAuz
31-08-2007, 06:41 PM
any one know anything about defenders??:crazy:
wazza73
31-08-2007, 10:45 PM
i know mine is for sale.

What do you want to know about them

Wazza
Defender=1st
01-09-2007, 11:02 AM
Yer what you wanna know ??
DiscoveringAuz
02-09-2007, 07:44 AM
I am after the common issues to look for etc, wazza Whats the details on your year klm's mods etc
Defender=1st
02-09-2007, 09:43 AM
Gday mate what motor you loking at Td5 5 cylinder or Tdi 4 cylinder ?? the thing with any Land Rover is just make sure you get a Full Service History. if they dont have one might pay to keep looking.
wazza73
02-09-2007, 01:23 PM
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/f16/land-rover-defender-soft-top-38270/#post549073

there is a link to the for sale section

Any more questions let me know

Wazza
DiscoveringAuz
02-09-2007, 01:42 PM
Sorry Wazza after a hard top other wise a trip to you would have been on the cards
DiscoveringAuz
02-09-2007, 01:43 PM
Gday mate what motor you loking at Td5 5 cylinder or Tdi 4 cylinder ?? the thing with any Land Rover is just make sure you get a Full Service History. if they dont have one might pay to keep looking.


I would like a TD5 but $$$$ ie wife say tdi,
Fender nut
04-09-2007, 08:39 PM
I have a 110 single cab ute with the Tdi engine. 1 problem I have is that my fender had been worked really hard before I got it. This plus neglect has left me with "backlash" in the drivetrain. While it has no sign of breaking at the moment, it obviously isnt right and will reqiure fixing. The best indications from my mechanic is that its play in the rear diff or center diff. When test driving, stick in a gear (2nd or 3rd) and push the throttle on and off and feel for any slackness. If you hear a clunking noise, this is usually the upper ball joint which is an easy fixcheers Justin
Fender nut
04-09-2007, 08:41 PM
I have a 110 single cab ute with the Tdi engine. 1 problem I have is that my fender had been worked really hard before I got it. This plus neglect has left me with "backlash" in the drivetrain. While it has no sign of breaking at the moment, it obviously isnt right and will reqiure fixing. The best indications from my mechanic is that its play in the rear diff or center diff. When test driving, stick in a gear (2nd or 3rd) and push the throttle on and off and feel for any slackness. If you hear a clunking noise, this is usually the upper ball joint which is an easy fixcheers Justin
Brucey
28-10-2007, 06:58 PM
I had clunky take up in the drive train when the clutch was released but that was fixed by replacing the rear axle shafts and the front and rear tail shafts.
That took almost all the slop out and now its nice and tight when you let the clutch out.Generally no need to replace the front axle shafts as they do not experience the same wear as the rears.