Thread: Looking for a D1

I'd just recommend to locate one of the more basic models.
That's what I did. no airbags, no ABS, no alarm and remote central locking to annoy you .. etc, etc.
The D1 is then as simple as it gets, so less stuff to go wrong, just when you don't want them too .. etc.

With the timing belt, just be sure that the previous owner knew when it was last done. If you've spannered yourself, the timing belt is very simple to do yourself and save a ton of $'s in the process.
Tappet adjustment is easy to do, just difficult if you have a bad back(to reach the rear most rockers).

Originally Posted by AK83

I'd just recommend to locate one of the more basic models.
That's what I did. no airbags, no ABS, no alarm and remote central locking to annoy you .. etc, etc.
The D1 is then as simple as it gets, so less stuff to go wrong, just when you don't want them too .. etc.

With the timing belt, just be sure that the previous owner knew when it was last done. If you've spannered yourself, the timing belt is very simple to do yourself and save a ton of $'s in the process.
Tappet adjustment is easy to do, just difficult if you have a bad back(to reach the rear most rockers).

Thanks for that, I may have found one, no ABS, no airbags, one owner with a few goodies already fitted. Going to look this weekend, will post pics.
Regards Ian

Originally Posted by ezyrama

Thanks for that, I may have found one, no ABS, no airbags, one owner with a few goodies already fitted. Going to look this weekend, will post pics.
Regards Ian

Check the front floor. They can leak, and LR thoughtfully provided a sponge like underlay to keep the water inside, so rust is not uncommon. Usually not hard to fix.

The earlier ones, up to '94, seem to have better window mechanisms.

Whatever you buy, fit a low coolant temp alert of some type.

Good luck.

Originally Posted by johntins

Check the front floor. They can leak, and LR thoughtfully provided a sponge like underlay to keep the water inside, so rust is not uncommon. Usually not hard to fix.

The earlier ones, up to '94, seem to have better window mechanisms.

Whatever you buy, fit a low coolant temp alert of some type.

Good luck.

Thanks for that

Also rust around the opera windows and in the rear floor under the carpet.
Has the filter in the gearbox been changed regularly, so the oil flow doesn't block up?
Cooling system, as it is pressurized and if not correct the coolant may not reach the top of the engine.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Also rust around the opera windows and in the rear floor under the carpet.
Has the filter in the gearbox been changed regularly, so the oil flow doesn't block up?
Cooling system, as it is pressurized and if not correct the coolant may not reach the top of the engine.

Opera Windows Really
I must have owned a Swedish D1 as it had Alpine windows

Had a shedload of photos sent to me, it looks good, no rust, fairly stock except for roof rack, bullbar and driving lights. Coolant looks good ( could be new) Hopefully Got my brother going for a look as I am 1000km away from me in Sydney.