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Mash:
Hi All,

I'm looking to buy my first landy. For practical reasons it's got to be a CSW.

I've been offered a 110 CSW on a 1990 G plate. It's a 2.5TD besides the obvious chassis and bulkhead rust issues what else should I be looking out for.. The vehicle has apparently been used for launching a boat (I don't know whether its been fresh or sea water). IIRC the milage is about 116K

any thoughts appreciated  :)

Edge:
reciepts for oil chenges/servicing etc.
wheel bearings/swivel balls
sill damage/scrapes indicate pretty heavy offroading.
check for leaks from diffs etc.

If in doubt, take another mud-club member with you to give it the once over and check for unusual noises etc.

Edge:
Oh- and make sure everything electric works as it should.

116k is nothing..... my P-reg 300tdi has done over 140k miles.

rangerider:
if its been a boat launcher takea 1/2" drive & check the diffs actually have oil in rather than a mix of oil & water in :)

the loon:
boat launcher  :?:
You need to know DEFFINATLY if its salt or fresh water if its salt water walk away I would even be inclined to walk if they say fresh unless its spotless underneith.
Take a small hammer get under it and tap the chasis all along the length of the motor a dull thud means big expenditure as this will indicate tin worm or rover rot and unless you are prepaired to spend on welding or a re-chasising your throwing cash away.
Make sure you check the rear cross member in the same way and all the body mountings etc
If at all possible take someone who is in the know about land rovers as there are some real dogs out there.
Dont rush into a buy and regret it later take your time and look around and you will find a nice motor

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