The Defender thread

101sean

I've had big parcels from Paddocks for a tenner, if it's a really big order they may charge more. LRSeries charge £16 but they do stock almost everything inc some rare stuff.

Jonathan Crozier is handy if you're in that neck of the woods, has a job to compete against the big boys but it's good to get local support. I helped out at his open weekend last year.

Anyone who goes near a dealer for bits wants his head examining (although they can occasionally surprise). I always buy genuine or OEM for critical bits like seals, bearings, hydraulics and the like but there are times when you can only get Britpart (the dreaded blue box), Bearmach or Allmakes.

no12

Thinking of buying a new 110 passenger with 7 seats are any of you aware of the loophole regarding them now as a commercial vehicle?

101sean

You won't get it in as a commercial, you'll pay the full 33% VRT, doubt if you'll tax it commercially either.

The only passenger Defender that will get in with €200 VRT is a 130 crew cab (5 seats). The 110 DC pickup and 110 station wagon utility (both 5 seats) would be 13.3% VRT and you may get them taxed commercially if you have enough proof.

no12

101sean wrote: »

You won't get it in as a commercial, you'll pay the full 33% VRT, doubt if you'll tax it commercially either.

The only passenger Defender that will get in with €200 VRT is a 130 crew cab (5 seats). The 110 DC pickup and 110 station wagon utility (both 5 seats) would be 13.3% VRT and you may get them taxed commercially if you have enough proof.

Well I've been assured by the Land Rover dealer here that you can. Leave it with me and I will let you know how I get on. The figures are stacking up in the right way so I think I will go with it.

Watch Ryder

101sean wrote: »

You won't get it in as a commercial, you'll pay the full 33% VRT, doubt if you'll tax it commercially either.

The only passenger Defender that will get in with €200 VRT is a 130 crew cab (5 seats). The 110 DC pickup and 110 station wagon utility (both 5 seats) would be 13.3% VRT and you may get them taxed commercially if you have enough proof.

You could have it converted to a van with seats out from the rear and just the driver / co-driver in the front. That way it wouldn't be as much tax I guess?

101sean

I'll be interested in hearing how they handle it. Seven seater I presume is a 110 Station Wagon?

101sean

Hello Watch Ryder, not seen you in here for a while. The thread you started has snowballed a bit

no12

101sean wrote: »

I'll be interested in hearing how they handle it. Seven seater I presume is a 110 Station Wagon?

Yes it can be done and this how it works. Seemingly all new commercial vehicles that arrive into the country have to have an EU N1 classification from the factory which means they have to be commercialised in the factory and not here were that's what used to happen. The Defender comes with the N1 from the factory therefore Revenue presume the vehicle is a commercial vehicle that's the gist of it so I'm told.

Watch Ryder

101sean wrote: »

Hello Watch Ryder, not seen you in here for a while. The thread you started has snowballed a bit

I know! I had no idea it was going to be this popular!

101sean

Interesting, new rules working to our advantage for a change, I presume all 110 Defenders are N1 no matter what the build spec?

When I bought my station wagon over four years ago, the VRT should have been €3200 although I didn't have to pay it having owned for more than six months before I moved. They never inspected the vehicle but it's shown as a 12 seat station wagon on the log book (only got 5 fitted though), the 7th letter in the chassis number is the give away.

Watch Ryder

101sean wrote: »

Interesting, new rules working to our advantage for a change, I presume all 110 Defenders are N1 no matter what the build spec?

When I bought my station wagon over four years ago, the VRT should have been €3200 although I didn't have to pay it having owned for more than six months before I moved. They never inspected the vehicle but it's shown as a 12 seat station wagon on the log book (only got 5 fitted though), the 7th letter in the chassis number is the give away.

Can I just say that any government or country that want's 3200 Euro's for road tax is outright CRIMINAL for wanting such an extortionate sum!

This off my chest here's a video featuring my restoration project for my landrover

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ModQWl1voyM

no12

101sean wrote: »

Interesting, new rules working to our advantage for a change, I presume all 110 Defenders are N1 no matter what the build spec?

When I bought my station wagon over four years ago, the VRT should have been €3200 although I didn't have to pay it having owned for more than six months before I moved. They never inspected the vehicle but it's shown as a 12 seat station wagon on the log book (only got 5 fitted though), the 7th letter in the chassis number is the give away.

Yes I believe they are all N1. Its not often there is a boo boo like this so make the most of it. I doubt it can be done with second hand vehicles from the UK but can with new ones. Incredible savings to be had and plus the fact you get the VAT back aswell.

Watch Ryder

no12 wrote: »

Yes I believe they are all N1. Its not often there is a boo boo like this so make the most of it. I doubt it can be done with second hand vehicles from the UK but can with new ones. Incredible savings to be had and plus the fact you get the VAT back aswell.

Just as well NI is around the corner to nip across the border and get it tax'd

pcbscott

Hi again defender thread,

As promised a photo of my 110, last time I posted on here I was having problems with the 300tdi overheating, I think this was due to insufficient antifreeze, as I took it too a garage and left it there overnight let it defrost at room temperature, (it was -17 outside) and the next day overheating problems were gone.

Now I have a problem with my wheels, I have tiny hole in the actual wheel its self which is letting air out. Not sure if this is from rust or if something hit it.

This makes it my second puncture in as many weeks, the first time the air was escaping by the rim so I feel it would be safe to assume the rim its self was the cause here also.

I have found a set of boost alloys which I am very tempted to buy, just wanted to see if anyone here had any further advice for me, I understand I will need to buy some spacers prices for a set of these is over £100 from the uk? Is there somewhere that will do the cheaper here in Ireland?

Tyres I currently have are still in good condition and the size is 235/16/r16.

The Tyre on the alloys are 170/16, obviously these tyres are shorter but they are the same width..

So my questions really are will I be able to change all four alloy wheels on to my existing tyres? Are these boost alloys okay for use on a 110 and where can I get the spacers?

101sean

It could just be rust between the rim and tyre letting air out.

Boost alloys are rated for the 110 and will not require spacers as it has a disc braked back axle. I have spacers on mine purely to improve the turning circle on my 255/85s, got them from Paddocks. Your tyres will be fine on them although the normal fitment on alloys is 265/75R16

You will need alloy wheel nuts as well, they are totally different.

Your existing rims appear to have a lot of offset, they could be HD rims like they used to fit to 130s before they switched to Wolf rims, there's quite a demand for them for fitting to Series Land Rovers

Caoimhín

Bit of a dumb ass question here but what are the advantages of having a snorkel? I wade through steams on a regular basis but i have never gone to the depth that the air intake is near water.
Just on that too, should i keep the throttle going to stop water going up the exhaust pipe, could water in the exhaust cause much damage?

pcbscott

Thanks Sean

It could just be rust between the rim and tyre letting air out.

This may have been the case with the original tyre that went flat, but the one thats gone flat now I can feel the hole where air is escaping in the middle of the rim! I can get it patched in the mean time but long term if this has happend twice already it will probably happen again.

I always planned to change over to alloys, but this has preempted me to get on with it.

Will check that the alloys im buying come with the nuts. Good point!!

Your existing rims appear to have a lot of offset, they could be HD rims like they used to fit to 130s before they switched to Wolf rims, there's quite a demand for them for fitting to Series Land Rovers

I would probably put the tyres from the alloys on to my rims and try and get rid of them... would be nice to have a spare set, but I like my extra height!!

pcbscott

Also can anyone recommend a good garage in Dublin that would swap the tires over for me?
I know garages are a bit funny about doing jobs where your not buying tires, how much should I expect to pay €10 a tyre? €20?

O.A.P

Caoimhín wrote: »

Bit of a dumb ass question here but what are the advantages of having a snorkel? I wade through steams on a regular basis but i have never gone to the depth that the air intake is near water.
Just on that too, should i keep the throttle going to stop water going up the exhaust pipe, could water in the exhaust cause much damage?

Water in the exaust will not cause any problems bigger than lots of steam as it bolis off, if the exaust gas can not escape you will stall the engine so keep your foot on it.
I have heard of lads stalling the engine while fording and the water geting sucked into the pistons through the exaust and costing lots of time and money to fix but I have not seen it first hand.
The only advantages from a snorkel are that you can wade deeper with out worrying that water wiil be sucked into the engine and I think they look cool (I dont need one anyway and I work my 110 like it was built for)
Extended axel breather pipes are just as important when in deep water but they are not as fancy though.

101sean

I have a snorkel so I can pull in cleaner air (plus they look cool), the intakes on Defenders is in the wing just behind the front wheel . I've seen picture of Discos up to the top of the screen in water with the engine running and have gone bonnet deep myself but you cant do it with the current models as the ECU is under the drivers seat. As OAP says, extended breathers are as important if you don't want the transmission full of emulsified oil.

The Royal Marines wade their vehicles up to 6ft deep but it takes hours of prep and de-rigging after.

In theory the engine will hydraulic if stalled with the exhaust under water but you'd need to be deep (over recommended depth). Tickover is enough to keep it out.

emptyshed

Non defender topic...but can anyone recommend mechanic in Dublin for playing with a freelander?...I know it's a freelander...but deep down it thinks it's a real landrover :-)
(No main dealers thanks...one mortgage is enough!!!)

Slidey

Anyone see this on donedeal?

Seems cheap enough, not many would want the V8 though I suppose...

101sean

That's very nice and with the mighty V8, having a laugh with 20+mpg though.

New owner could come a cropper though if he gets the tax office on a bad day and he can't prove commercial use, road tax would then be over €1200!

Bet new owner turns up a forum sometime with the inevitable "I want to fit a diesel to my V8 90, will it bolt to the gear box?" :rolleyes: (No it won't)

no12

I picked my new 110 last week delighted with it. For a 7 seater jeep and the price of them you cant go wrong its very similar to the one below mind you I didn't pay the price they are looking for this one.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Land-Rover/Defender/110-STAT/201118202247926/advert?channel=CARS

Anyone considering changing jump on board before the loop hole is closed.

101sean

Nice, the station wagons have always been the best looking utility Land Rover.

O.A.P

Well ware. Its not a jeep though its a LANDROVER.;)

Guy:Incognito

Quick question for anyone that has changed the radio in their defender. My cousin bought the 05 110 I linked to a few pages back. Does anyone know if a double din stereo fits in these? Its mostly the depth he's worried about cos there seems to be a slope in the back.

cheers

roman0red

Evening all

TD5 has developed a leak on the power steeering pump. Lots of moaning/groaning noices. Looking at a few forums - sounds like I need to replace the pump. Any idea as to how difficult a job that is?

Cheers in advance

101sean

It's a simple nut and bolt job but there's a lot in the way, the RAVE manual says turbo has to come off but I think you can do it without, you will have to remove the centrifugal filter bowl though. The water pump is on the back of the PAS pump so you may as well replace it as well. There's quite a long list of gaskets and seals needed.

roman0red

Thanks Sean

Do the gaskets come with the pump or do you need to order seperately? I've been checking out a few forums - no mention of turbo removal or centrifugal Oil filter? One chap reckons 2 hours shoud do it. PAS pump aint cheap - 180 yoyo's

I'll order on line and let you know how I get on with teh fitting

PS - came across this thread this evening - what a think ?

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/td5-power-steering-noise-45918.html