Thread: 10 Years On

Originally Posted by matti4556

What anti-seize do you use Matti?

on the old dozer and tractors I use copper-cote , but the roof of the Landmark is of a couple of different materials I believe.

I have used both the Loktite Silver Stick and copper grease - the silver stick tends to dry and disappear up there on the roof - and i dont blame it because it gets damn hot! The Copper Grease is clay based and stays soft between applications - I dont use much on each bolt.

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No Copper if you plan to use Stainless......

Originally Posted by LGM

In my recent cast around looking to see just what I may be able buy to replace my 302k km D4 HSE I was left asking the same question as Matti4556 ......upgrade - to what!?
In the end the only real upgrade path that would provide me the performance and the comfort was another D4. Quite frankly I don't reckon there would be one out there that has the impeccable service history that my vehicle has.
In fact it has been said that I pamper my D4, and why not!
According to my LR service agent it is the sweetest running of the D4's they work on. I have always spent the loot if it has been required it to keep it up to scratch doing things the way it should be doing them. Yeah sure it is showing all the signs, well externally at least, of the life it has led but but that is now being addressed.
I guess there are other options but all these involve an enormous amount of the 'readies' which if I am truthful I would rather spend on other items of less import.....like food, maybe!

.....and there in lies the problem, doesn't it!

I recently had a 'falling out' with MY15 D4 and started looking for an alternative - but nothing come close to the D4 for what I like to do: 1) long distance touring, and 2) towing a 2.5T boat to remote places.

If I could buy a new D4 tomorrow, I would - but I can't. Just don't have the confidence in the D5 or the new Defender - yet!

The 'falling out' turned out to not be the D4's fault - so the love affair continues!

Originally Posted by matti4556

Same as mine - consider it a bad holiday suntan for the vehicles!
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I just spent 20 minutes trying to flip that photo - I know my way around computers but this one has me beat - so you can all share some of my pain - that's what we do at AULRO don't we?

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Originally Posted by Barraman

.....and there in lies the problem, doesn't it!

I recently had a 'falling out' with MY15 D4 and started looking for an alternative - but nothing come close to the D4 for what I like to do: 1) long distance touring, and 2) towing a 2.5T boat to remote places.

If I could buy a new D4 tomorrow, I would - but I can't. Just don't have the confidence in the D5 or the new Defender - yet!

The 'falling out' turned out to not be the D4's fault - so the love affair continues!

Yep. I’ll probably rebuilt my gearbox completely and hold it for another few years until Defenders come down in price. I also wouldn’t mind the eight seater version later on

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

Yep. I’ll probably rebuilt my gearbox completely and hold it for another few years until Defenders come down in price. I also wouldn’t mind the eight seater version later on

A 9 seater would be fbt exempt. Wonder if you could get a special order?

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

Yep. I’ll probably rebuilt my gearbox completely and hold it for another few years until Defenders come down in price. I also wouldn’t mind the eight seater version later on

That's my plan, nothing comes close (yet) to the D4, not sure on the 130, need to see specs. I do like the Defender 110 P400 X series very much. just not keen on all electric (when car manufacturers will invariably be forced to phase out ICE's) I normally hang onto cars 10y or longer so would prob buy new, doubt they'll come down in price.

I heard on the radio recently that land Rover have announced they will be electric only soon. That tells me the r&d into engines has already stopped.. ps im the same I can't sell mine. I'll hate the next car more