daz76

Ok. 1. A Tatra 10x10 to play with. 2. Shares in the local diesel supplier for when 1 arrives. 3. Enough paid holiday to get the Explorer finished. (At the current work rate this should take me up to retirement). :-D I'll leave it up to Santa to work out the logistics of delivering number 1.

Welcome to the forum. You'll find plenty of helpful folk here. :-D

Welcome to the forum Evey. Sounds like you've got plenty to keep you busy! :-D

I think the later versions of the Turbo D engines had a much better reputation than the early ones for reliability. The 200Tdi is hard to fault. Many will smoke on first start up, but if it clears then no probs. Range Rover classic we have in the family with this engine has racked up 250K and uses no oil and not had a spanner on it. Regular oil and filters essential. Tdi is quite dependent on the turbo for heavy pulling. This returns 30-32 on a run and the Range Rover is heavy but higher geared than the 110. Check the turbo hose hasn't started to break up inside by popping one end off to have a look. A weak hose will flatten under suction, reducing performance and risking bits flying off into the turbo. :nono: The acoustic cover off a 300Tdi will fit the 200 and help to reduce the top end noise a little. Even the later 2.5 Turbos will feel pretty gutless in a 110 SW. If your TDi does go bang, there are plenty of cheap Discovery donors around-not so for the the Turbo D.

Good luck with this one mate. Always nice when a new project arrives! Daz

DAF and Volvo do a good range of coach engines from small city hopper size upwards. Might be worth a look?

Ah well, here goes... My parents operated a small coach company so I grew up with commercials. As a youngster loved every minute of going out in the company Bedford KM wrecker because every journey was an adventure.(Sometimes it made it back without breaking down :banghead: ) Then worked on a farm before becoming a self employed opera singer! Bet you didn't see that coming 'cos I didn't! The only trouble I have now is that most of the people I work with couldn't tell one end of a heavy commercial vehicle or MV from another.......at least I've not met any MV owners in the same profession yet, but who knows...

:rofl: sounds familiar....!:red::red:

This will sound familiar to a lot of Land Rover owners I imagine! Sounds like it's time to persuade your Dad (or Mum!!) to get a station wagon as well for the family trips....:-D

It never ceases to amaze me how much interest old military vehicles create. My old Explorer sits quietly awaiting my attention under a tarp in a corner of the farmyard, but creates a lot of interest from visiting folk. Delivery drivers normally have a tale about having driven one in the forces, with a few funny stories to tell as well. Even the postman, who had never stopped to pass the time of day, had time to talk about it and have a walk round when it arrived here. Younger visitors can be found clambering all over it and even people with no real interest in our hobby ask what it is and what it was used for. Is it because it's just a bit 'different'? Not your everyday car, tractor or lorry. It's certainly not as weird and wonderful as some MV's, but seems to have a bit of magic which holds peoples' interest. Funny isn't it.I did have to turn down an offer to buy it the other day when my brother-in-law told someone they could have it for £200, thinking they were wanting to buy the Citroen AX parked beside it......:nono:

Welcome to the forum. would love to see some photos when you have a chance. Daz

What a lovely little S1. The Heritage Motor Centre will for a small fee provide you with all the original build details and a certificate. See here: http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/shopimages/shopbanner.jpg Hope this helps. Daz PS This place is well worth a visit if you into British cars and there are loads of rare Land rovers too. :cool2:

A very impressive restoration. Welcome to the forum Recovery.

Welcome aboard!

I believe the Pioneer might struggle with this :sweat:-maybe an Explorer/Constructor or as Mike says the Milli. Good luck with the search anyway. Daz

A really interesting thread. Thanks very much

AH! You got me there.

Maybe you could say it broke whilst working on your Dyson and they'll think you were repairing your vacuum cleaner......:cool2:

That looks good. Welcome to the forum.

:nono: Are you going to try and claim under warranty?? :rofl::rofl:

Hi Richard and welcome. Are you actually in Cornwall? Near Launceston myself and pursuing the dream of one day having a useable vehicle to take on the road! Daz

Spent some time there during Ten Tors. Decent place. The only time I've been in a SWB series 3 Landy with 9 other people and kit. :sweat:

Hi Sam and welcome. Good to have you here.

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Blimey Jack! I can answer yes to 3,4,5,and 6 and I'm only 33. Downhill from now on I imagine....