Thread: Our Defender Td4 Expedition Conversion

from the warranty side of things, make sure your dealer handling the paperwork is happy with any mods so as not to void it.

others here will have a much better idea about servcing along the way.

Originally Posted by Xtreme

Further confirmation that regular maintenance is the key to longevity.

I've only been saying that from day one,I'm glad someone listens. Pat

Originally Posted by Mike Walkabout

Service on the road ... found some LR-Dealers on the way (i.e. inserted them into our general route-plan) every 9 to 10k kilometres but am also happy to get your ideas concerning the when and where!
By the way, I'm still under warranty and - if I prolong it for another two years - will be till May 2016 ... just not sure if the additional 2 year's warranty is vaild in Australia.
Cheers, Mike

Mike I live in remote Oz and there is plenty of people who service LR's out here,it's the least of your worries. Pat

Hi Pat, I guessed so, so didn't think too much about it!
Concerning the modifications and my dealer ... the company taking care of the first part of the conversion (Landy-Camper Neunkirchen / Expeditionsfahrzeuge - Innenausbau, Hubdach, Dachzelte fr Offroad-Fahrzeuge - HOME) is quite well-known in Germany etc. and they were actually one of the people recommended by my LR-dealer. Certainly, with new coil-springs and shocks, these will not be included in the LR-warranty anymore (but have a warranty by the manufacturer as well). I am not going to make any engine-changes while under warranty, so I don't worry about that too much! Want and need the modifications anyway to make the car usable for us, as we only need it for holidays and long trips ... daily stuff we use our BIKES for (yes, cycles, no motorcycles!).
But thanks for the advice ... one never knows ... and I'll definitely make some things sure when we have the next service in April.
All the best, Mike

my point re warranty was not just the part you replace wont be warranted but some mods they will say not cover other things due to that mod....I think spring lifts is one example. I would just confirm stuff with your dealer, little effort for the potential trouble. Make notes of your discussions.

Hi, that's what I'll definitely do ... gonna phone my dealer next week and have a service date on 4th April, anyway. Advice is always the thing ... especially as this is our first Defender and first contact with LR! Thanks again,
Mike

Hi Mike, I would get everything confirmed in writing, especially regarding modifications and LR's position with them and your warranty. Just to save any "confusion" in the future.

My 2010 Puma did an 8000k trip from Perth, across the Simpson Desert, and back on stock suspension, tyres, and drive train, (i.e. no lockers), without any problems at all. So like others have said, sometimes simple is best.

Good luck and enjoy your journeys!!!

Tim

Mine did 15K from the Pilbara to Sydney and back and after doing it I see no reason to change anything except some seat rails. Pat