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  1. 9th November 2008, 07:31 PM #1
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    what to look for

    Have been making enquires re another vehicle since my 300 tdi disco was written off. I Know where a 1994 defender with 170,000 on the clock is for $8000. What should i keep an eye out for in relation to possible defender problems.

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  2. 9th November 2008, 08:52 PM #2
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    Timing Belt
    Wear in axles/spiders (otherwise called drive flanges)
    Rust in bottom of doors (esp rear doors)
    Hinges on cargo door

    They are the big things. Pretty much everything else is the same as your old Disco.

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    P.S - that's not a bad price either!!!
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  3. 13th November 2008, 10:59 AM #3
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    Timing belt.

    Service history including cooling system.
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  4. 13th November 2008, 03:59 PM #4
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    Coolant system isn't too bad or pricey in them. If it needs work then bargain him down in price for it. Biggest cost is the radiator itself. Viscous fan - use the XF/EA falcon. Hoses aren't that dear. Thermostats are fairly cheap etc.

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  5. 16th November 2008, 10:26 PM #5
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    No, cooling system components aren't expensive. I was really referring to the fact that the cooling system needs to be kept in good nik as overheating is one of the few things that commonly kills Tdis.
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