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Offline BigA

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« Reply #30 on: January 07, 2006, 12:55:54 »
OK, i was persuaded..... just picked up an M reg 300TDI auto, needs a little attention, i.e. some rust spots on front bumper, and some chipped paint, but got it for a good price, and runs lovely (then again i am used to a 2.5TD 90)  :D

now to start adding the extras  :lol:
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« Reply #31 on: January 07, 2006, 14:16:22 »
you got an auto. wicked.

Same age and engine as mine and yes mine has a few rust spots on both bumpers but chassis sound. I had to have the alternator pulley and tensioner replaced. The pulley was £500 to do by a great guy near Banbury who geniunly looks after your wallet.

What model is it you got? Does it have the leather seats, roof bars, cd player, air con etc etc? How much did you pay if you dont mind me asking?

Cant wait to see photos of it.

I am off to cut the bumper now on mine. I have been told a stanley knife will do the end caps.  :lol: we shall find out soon!
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« Reply #32 on: January 07, 2006, 15:08:05 »
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yI had to have the alternator pulley and tensioner replaced. The pulley was £500 to do by a great guy near Banbury who geniunly looks after your wallet.



Did you really mean five hundred pounds ????
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« Reply #33 on: January 07, 2006, 15:24:40 »
well £470 to be exact.10 hours labour £300, 1 stc4096k £76 what ever that is, £11 belt, £14 pulley, Damper £42, pluss other bits and pieces.

Any where else that would have been near 2k I reckon. £30ph labour I think is good as land rover would charge £75ph? This guy managed to save my crank shaft. Land rover wouldnt have done that they would have charged me £800+vat for a new one pluss they would have then had to strip the engine down to replace it. I count myself lucky and got away lightly.
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« Reply #34 on: January 07, 2006, 16:13:10 »
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What model is it you got? Does it have the leather seats, roof bars, cd player, air con etc etc? How much did you pay if you dont mind me asking?

Cant wait to see photos of it.


Just standard 7 seater TDI, no aircon, leather, or roof bars. Paid £3000, only 3 months MOT so that should be fun?

I will stick some photos up tomorrow.

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« Reply #35 on: January 07, 2006, 16:50:45 »
I wont tell you how much I paid for mine then! Muddy steve is great for haggling if any one needs to knock money off a car btw!
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« Reply #36 on: January 09, 2006, 00:17:33 »
Glad you made the decision to go Auto... :D

Perhaps we should do like the 'shiney crew' have and have our own special section :) The Auto Crew  8)

How many miles has it done, Mine has 109k now but going strong. It did need a new front prop, power steering pump and battery a few weeks back but these dont go every day so the old gal should be fine for a few more miles now I guess :)

Hopw it works out for you, and watch out for the slight lag in engine braking when you first take it off road downhill (in first of course) ... it does take a second or two to kick in but resist the temptation to brake. And lock it in 2 or 3 when going uphill
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« Reply #37 on: January 09, 2006, 00:54:23 »
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And lock it in 2 or 3 when going uphill


Why do you do that Matey?  I just do hill climbs in 'D'.
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« Reply #38 on: January 09, 2006, 12:18:10 »
What have you done with your TD 90?
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« Reply #39 on: January 09, 2006, 14:43:11 »
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What have you done with your TD 90?


Still got it at the mo, cleaning it up and need to replace the hose from air filter to turbo, and then it will be going on auto trader.
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« Reply #40 on: January 09, 2006, 16:39:23 »
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What have you done with your TD 90?


Still got it at the mo, cleaning it up and need to replace the hose from air filter to turbo, and then it will be going on auto trader.


Dont put it on autotrader. I found them rubbish to advertise on. I got most of my responses from http://www.4x4web.co.uk/4sale.html that site.

I sold my landy in October/november last year and I am still getting responses to it now and its cheaper.

Good luck selling it
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« Reply #41 on: January 09, 2006, 21:26:27 »
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Dont put it on autotrader. I found them rubbish to advertise on. I got most of my responses from http://www.4x4web.co.uk/4sale.html that site.


Cheers, i will give that a look.

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« Reply #42 on: January 09, 2006, 21:32:26 »
look forward to seeing it at the next meet then biga  :)
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« Reply #43 on: January 09, 2006, 22:01:02 »
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look forward to seeing it at the next meet then biga  :)


yes i will be there with it, and we can see if i have brought a dog or not  :?
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« Reply #44 on: January 10, 2006, 15:09:04 »
im sure ya bought a damn fine example of landrover heritage  :wink:
does it have the twin fitted showers like mine ?
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« Reply #45 on: January 10, 2006, 15:48:28 »
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im sure ya bought a damn fine example of landrover heritage  :wink:
does it have the twin fitted showers like mine ?


I am disappointed as my showers dont work! I may have to leave them open one day to see what a landy shower is like!
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« Reply #46 on: January 10, 2006, 15:55:22 »
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im sure ya bought a damn fine example of landrover heritage  :wink:
does it have the twin fitted showers like mine ?


yes it has, but i have been disappointed though so far, not got wet  :lol: coming from the 90, i am not used to driving in the rain and staying dry. Also cant get used to driving in the dark and being able to see where i am going, and read the instrument panel  :P its gonna take some getting used to  :lol:
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« Reply #47 on: January 11, 2006, 17:07:18 »
lol well theres nothing like getting in the disco at 5:15am turning the key, keeping ya fingers crossed that it will start just one more time and then turning the first left hand bend and getting a whole nites worth of freezing cold rain water drip down ya neck  :shock:


although it is quite funny to watch the rear sunroof drip and soak passengers in the back  :twisted:  lol thats ok
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