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jon
2nd April 2012, 09:40 PM
Hi all
My 97 defender due 4 100,000 service , I brought it off car yard.
Last owner only had service book stamped 2 50,000 service, but no list off any belts or timing chain/gear/belt replacmemt
What do I need tom make sure every thing is up to date


regard

JON

87County
3rd April 2012, 06:09 AM
everything listed for 100000km + timing belt

start with the timing belt if not sure that it was done in the 70000km -80000km period

and having regard to the age of the vehicle......

while you've got the front cover off and the radiator out for the timing belt it's a good time to change the water pump, as well as the "P" gasket behind it. Take the radiator to a specialist and get it cleaned & pressure checked, and when you refit it use new hoses and fan belt, check the condition of the header tank

check the lift pump and vacuum pump for oil leaks

PAT303
3rd April 2012, 09:31 AM
Follow that advise^. Pat

Loubrey
3rd April 2012, 09:42 AM
x2 Look after that 300Tdi and it'll give you many more years service.