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What to look for before buying

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Mash:
Thanks for the replies...Obviously if its been in saltwater I shall be running away quicker than a quick thing  :wink:

I've had a quick look under it and it looks solid enough with a tap of the fist...

To give a little more of the story...Until yesterday the lady was owned by some person who sent it to the local independant dealer for some work doing...It needs a new clutch, CV joint, couple of tyres and a couple of patchs putting on the front door pillars just above the bottom hinge (both sides)..according to the dealer they gave the owner a quote for the work totaling about 1k..Bloke couldn't afford it so sold it to the dealer...I'm seeing this landy before the dealer works his magic with a bit of tyre black etc etc..


How reliable are the 2.5TD'd if they are serviced regulary etc ??

Cor so many questions lol...

Jim-Willy:
Reeeeight!

You need to be aware that the TD is a scary engine that has two schools of thought, first is if it ain't bust by now it must be a good 'un, the other is OMG they are weak as hell, run away.  On the plus side it isn't as dear a do to replace / rebuild as the lovely TDI.  The usual rust thing applied as You say, it is a Landy after all, check bulkhead and rear x member particularly. It is also blessed with the lt77, commonly known as probably the worst gearbox in the world ever, in a TD it may be ok but check for backlash, it will have some but if it has a lot then that could be expensive.

I don't want to put You off, Landys are the best and most versatile Vehicle going, and You will love it but it took me a long time to find the right one.  Don't get dewey eyed and buy a Dog :wink:

Mash:
Thanks Jim-Willy, I thought I'd replied to this but obviously I haven't  :oops:

It's interesting in the fact that there are a hell of a lot of TD's out there (and for sale)

You certainly wont put me off Landys m8 not at all..Like you say it is very easy to become stary eyed..I'll keep looking and the right one will turn up :)

Ja1983:
Its true, i just found one or myself!! :D

dew1911:
The TD is a SOLID engine if well maintained, and with only 116k on the clock it's just run in!

I gave you an outline in PM over what to check, so basically just follow that. Also make sure the locks, low range ect.. all work fine.

Good luck! I think we should start the TD owners club Ja :)

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