Thread: Won a military Landy - will it get me home?

Here you go taf

Originally Posted by awelshman

Morning fellas,

I'm pretty new to the forum but have already learned a lot from reading the threads, thanks for that.

I pick up my military Landy tomorrow from Minto, NSW. I've sorted the CTP and I can't wait to go round in circles with RTA / services NSW for the rego.

Well done ! with a blue slip, paperwork & green slip you should have no issues

I know the vehicle has a blue slip (NSW) but will it get me the 50km home or do I need to drive to the closest servo and check fluids etc?

Yes, or preferably before you start driving it

If I do aside from oil I will struggle with what I need to do so any advice is appreciated including what is the right type of oil / coolant etc for a 1988 perentie?

Plenty of info on this site or remlr.com - preferred oil for engine & gearbox seems to be Castrol RX Super - cheap in 20l drums when on special at supercheap

One more question- great thread abut looking up military vehicle history using the ARN- where do I find the ARN on the vehicle?

The only spot on the car will be a sales sticker on the windscreen. If you are getting a logbook with it it will have it on - otherwise it was listed on the sales catalogue you bought it from

I suggest you take a look at http://remlr.com/forum/index.php?board=71.0 (free site - lots of perentie info)

Originally Posted by 87County

Here you go taf

Trying to register for REMLR now = thanks again. Thanks for the info about the best oil to use - guessing I should also check brake and gearbox fluid? What is the best stuff to use for those?


Anything else you can suggest so I get home ok?


Thanks again

Hi there.

Assuming you are mechanically minded... When you collect, go armed with a 1/2" knuckle/breaker bar, a shifter and a grease gun. The breaker bar will let you check the Transfercase, front and rear axles. The shifter will let you check the gearbox and swivel housings, and grease the props (three nipples on each) while you are under there. As long as the engine oil and water are ok, find a servo, fuel up and drive! An adventure starts.
I bought a 12 tonne truck the other day.. Flew over to Tamworth from Adelaide. Took it for a run. Seemed ok, decided to buy it, so grabbed the apprentice at the place where I bought it, and we went thru everything in about 40min. He learned a lot that day! A few days later and I was home with no probs. How far do you have to drive it?

Minto to Dural. I don't think I would evan get dirty getting under it. Check the oil check the water. If it sounds ok drive it home

Take 20 litres of diesel with you, as I have been told they just have enough in them, you do not want to have to learn how to bleed it on your first drive, especially in sydney traffic, cheers n have fun Dennis

Huge thanks for your assistance and thoughts fellas - I have much to learn - haven't told my wife yet...

If the fuel guage is registering you should be okay.

There is a service station within 1km Of grays.

It is well known amongst owners of multiple Land Rovers that it is better to ask for forgiveness then ask for permission.

I cannot see how anybody would be anything but very pleased .

if you turn right out of AFM and left at the roundabout there is a servo on Ben Lomond Rd on other side of the road at the next roundabout.