New to Td5 Defender

[rijidij]

I just bought a Td5 Xtreme at a clearing sale on a farm. I've been a bit reluctant to have any vehicles with too many/any electronics on the engine, but I picked it up cheap so I'm willing to give it a go.
My County 4BD1T will certainly remain as my 'good' car, but the Defender will probably make a good daily driver. It has a bit of body damage, but it's generally in pretty good nic, just needing a few very minor things done before I book it in for a roadworthy test. I talked to the owner at the sale. He's maintained it well mechanically and never used it off road except for around the farm. In fact, the body damage is from hooking a farm gate.
The first thing I've done to it (after these pics) is change the front springs so it sits more level. I've never liked how Xtremes sit so low at the front. I was also tempted to pull the 'Xtreme' stickers off, but decided to leave them for now. Also, I changed the serpentine belt on the engine......I'm glad the previous owner supplied a new belt as it had the receipt with it..... $269.85.....WTF ?
Anyway, I'll see how it goes, and most likely extend my knowledge of Land Rover products along the way. I already know how to change a serpentine belt on a Td5





Good to see Land Rover are keeping up with a couple of traditions....

Rusty bolt heads.........


and electrolosis under the paint (even the nice shiny metallic of the Xtreme)

[wally]

Ah yes, it's amazing what turns up at farm clearing sales. I'm waiting for a good 130 crewcab to show up at one. It could be a long wait though. It sounds like you've done well. What springs did you put in the front? My Xtreme finished up with 130 front springs, but then it also had the weight of a Warn M10000 winch over them.

[solmanic]

How old is it? Land Rovers have a six year anti-corrosion warranty so it might pay to have the bubbly paint on the body panels looked at. You may get repairs done for free through a dealer.

[Psimpson7]

looking at the back door, rear lights, and back body mounting on teh x-member its 2001 or earlier

[rijidij]

Ah yes, it's amazing what turns up at farm clearing sales. I'm waiting for a good 130 crewcab to show up at one. It could be a long wait though. It sounds like you've done well. What springs did you put in the front? My Xtreme finished up with 130 front springs, but then it also had the weight of a Warn M10000 winch over them.

Ah yes, it's amazing what turns up at farm clearing sales. I'm waiting for a good 130 crewcab to show up at one. It could be a long wait though.
Yep, I've picked up some bargains over the years when the odd farmer decides to call it a day and move into town.

What springs did you put in the front?
I had a pair of Kings that used to be in my County V8 with winch and bullbar before I put the Isuzu in.

[rijidij]

How old is it? Land Rovers have a six year anti-corrosion warranty so it might pay to have the bubbly paint on the body panels looked at. You may get repairs done for free through a dealer.

It's a '99 model.........well out of warranty unfortunately.

[The ho har's]

nice find...you didn't happen to see a nice 90 on the farm

well I can't afford the FC 101


Mrs ho har

[Defender=1st]

Nice looking Fender...looks the same as my old one

[rijidij]

What springs did you put in the front?

Standard Springs



2 inch lift with the King's.......that's better

[C H T]

Standard Springs



2 inch lift with the King's.......that's better

Much better!