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LCW11:
off to look at a M.reg DiSCO auto tomorrow  :lol:  done 111.000 miles with some Landrover service history and some misc. garage history no idea if a cam belt has been done..... :?

any one got any tips for me or buying advice

I would be very greatfull for any help.

Thanks LEE.

CHEERS GUYS :wink:

Xtremeteam:
V8's have a timing chain  :wink:
also check for regular ooil changes as if it hasnt been changed regularly can cause problems on the V8s with worn cams

Dave:
Don't now much about the engine side of it but look for rot. Inner wings, sills, rear boot floor,rear cross member,all brackets on the axels ie were the springs fit and round the diff pan. and round the front lights.
 All can be fixed but at a cost :wink:

 Also just feel for any slack in the drive train, check the steering box is not leaking.

Bulli:
As Mike says , fairly high mileage that though(for the year) Most 200/300 tdi have lunar milage but a lot of v8's are much less....due to the cost of running them.
Oil changes are vital-older oil often gets burnt onto the valley and causes contamination which lead to problems with the cam and followers.
 Have a look at the boot floor as they rust like mad. check the inner wings aswell. Chassis should be sound at that age.
good luck

LCW11:

--- Quote from: "RedlineMike" ---V8's have a timing chain  :wink:

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can tell im not used to Landys :oops: .......Had Cherokees and Suzukis before and a G reg 90 that gave me a heep of trouble and a p38 That I had for 6 months ...six weeks on the road the rest of the time back at the dealer

thanks for all the feed back :wink: LEE

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