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Our Landy


Here is our new Landy. It's a 1996 Defender 110 County Station Wagon. The engine is the 300Tdi which is a straightforward diesel that doesn't have an ecu so we won't need access to computer diagnostics in order to fault find.

It was bought at the end of 2014 in 'restored' condition, but we soon discovered that the restoration was wallpaper and in fact it required some serious work on the drivetrain, hubs and brakes.

The jobs done:
Rear half-shafts and drive flanges
Front n/s CV joint and drive flange
Front ventilated brake discs

One old and one new front disc

New brake callipers fitted to each corner


Rear lower link arm bushes
Front radius arm bushes
New shockers all round
Front turrets replaced with galvanised versions
New transmission brake shoes ( after replacing the failed rear transfer box oil seal).
Replaced the rear body cappings with galvanised - hence the silver coloured band around the body.
Galvanised capping, supports the roof and is the top fixing for the spare wheel carrier


Evidence of the restoration wallpaper - managed to paint next to rust!

Also, special features added are:

Mantec spare wheel carrier
Silver faced bubble sheet insulation between headlining and roof



Odyssey batteries for starting and auxiliary power, with USB outlets at the dashboard and at the back door, together with rear 12v outlet for the fridge
An Exmoor Trim security cubby box in the front middle seat position

A custom-built sleeping platform covering the whole of the inside area behind the two front seats. This is just below window level so it's above all our gear. It's to be used when it's not appropriate to erect the tent (security, speed, ground conditions, wild animals etc.etc).




Features removed include all rear seats. It's a two seater at the moment.


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Phil said…
Wow! Well done Tim, you must be feeling very proud and lovely pic too. I'll show J tomorrow. Will be thinking of you on Tuesday. Px
13 May 2015 at 22:15
Jo said…
Hope the last 48 hours goes well x
17 May 2015 at 20:24
Tim said…
Hi Jo, well after much fiddling, I have got the new loudspeakers mounted and connected. So now we have proper sound. Will pump-up the volume when we get to Serbia!
17 May 2015 at 20:49
Ruth Totterdell said…
Dawn looks nice and cozy in there! Have a great trip. Safe travels. X
17 May 2015 at 22:38
Amanda said…
Looking forward to seeing and hearing about your travels. Bon voyage!
19 May 2015 at 08:57
Fran said…
Oh my word...Tim that is really impressive....In the longterm you will feel even more chuffed that you bought a wallpapered landy and made it roadworthy...even if there's been headache on the way!
22 May 2015 at 08:46
Unknown said…
Hi Tim & Dawn. Nice to meet yu in Hinderwell. Can I ask you which Odyssey batteries you used?
Rich & Laura
29 August 2017 at 10:35
Tim said…
Hi there. It was nice to meet you too and your Maggiolina roof tent. Very impressive.
The batteries are PC1500s. They just fit in the seat box with a Flat Dog clamping system which I recommend. It's very tight!

Good luck!
29 August 2017 at 10:55
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