G'day,
I'm looking at buying a 1993 Defender 110 300tdi, the vehicle has been sat unused and in the weather on a property for about 3 years, it has 300k on the clock and prior to being parked up it was serviced and maintained regularly.
I'm hoping to get some advice on any issues to look out for as a prospective buyer e.g. rust/corrosion that might be a deal breaker (it looked okay at a glance)
and what would be the best steps to take before turning the key after 3+ years? I'm going to change all fluids and filters and drain the old fuel but will I need to pay any special attention to the turbo/injector pump/injectors etc?
I'm sure there's plenty I haven't even considered yet and appreciate any input,
Cheers.
Ben
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Wizard
Hi Comit,
Welcome to AULRO.
That's not a 300Tdi, so I assume it's a 200 Tdi.
I believe you can longer get cylinder heads for them.
Places to look for rust is in the footwells, bottom of the firewall and in thr chassis, particularly the rear crossmember and the outriggers.
Tony
Wizard
Hi Comit,
The engine number from a Vic Roads rego check shows it's a 200Tdi.
Tony
You're right it is a 200tdi,Originally Posted by TonyC
how available are parts for the 200's?
What's the best way to prep a diesel to be started that has sat for a long period of time? I'm going to change all the fluids including clutch and break fluid, but I'm not sure what I should do with the injector pump and turbo and whether they need any special attention prior to turning the key?
Cheers.
Master
SupporterMy opinion.
Ask Dazza.
If no answer, then :-
Replace air filters, fuel filters etc...
drain diesel, and add some new stuff.
Maybe, open each injector and squirt a little bit of engine oil inside, before re-torqueing each injector <-- maybe?
hand turn the crank many revolutions before trying to start it (i.e. get the oil where it should be and loosen up all the bits.)
Spray some aerostart aka "start you bastard" into the fuel system.
Cross fingers and start it
2015 Defender 110
Thanks for the inputMy opinion.
Ask Dazza.
If no answer, then :-
Replace air filters, fuel filters etc...
drain diesel, and add some new stuff.
Maybe, open each injector and squirt a little bit of engine oil inside, before re-torqueing each injector <-- maybe?
hand turn the crank many revolutions before trying to start it (i.e. get the oil where it should be and loosen up all the bits.)
Spray some aerostart aka "start you bastard" into the fuel system.
Cross fingers and start it
I'm guessing Dazza is the Landy guru, is there an "ask Dazza" thread somewhere? I haven't learned my way around the forum yet.
I better get real familiar with this place real quick, hate seeing the poor old landy rusting away under a tree when I could be out exploring the Vic high country in it!
So I've made an offer and it looks like it's mine.
This is gonna be fun! time to start clearing the carport to make room for it
ChatterBox
SupporterI'd just pull the solenoid wire off the injector pump, and kick it over until the oil light goes out.
Well, I bought the vehicle!
I’m currently making room for it at home and cleaning up the shed.
Then I’ll work on getting it running and drive it home where I can continue getting it back to roadworthy condition,
part of me wants to do a full overhaul and the other part just wants it on the road and enjoying it ASAP
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