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jimmythomson

Member Since: 18 Jul 2017
Location: Norfolk, UK
Posts: 46

Friday night + wine + eBay = My 110

Yes folks, after a few glasses of wine on a Friday night back in July, I became the owner of a 110. I really wanted something that I could service and maintain myself and I love the character of the Defender. So while the purchase may have been alcohol fuelled and impulsive, I don't regret it.

A mate of mine is a Land Rover specialist and he's looked it over. Says it's pretty sound, though the chassis will need replacing in a few years.

My knowledge of vehicle maintenance is relatively limited to be honest, so I'm finding this forum, YouTube and the internet in general to be invaluable. I'm currently going through a series of checks as demonstrated on LRTV on YouTube. Amazingly helpful videos.

My plan first of all is to fix any issues that come out of the checks that I'm going through at the moment. There's quite a list so far and I'm not that far through the checks!

Longer term I'd like to rebuild the engine and replace the chassis, though we're talking a couple of years away yet.

Anyway, apologies in advance for any silly questions!

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7th Oct 2017 5:34pm

wyvern

Member Since: 14 Dec 2009
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2070

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red

welcome to the forum and congrats on your purchase !!
I know that you will get lots of smiles per miles from the 110 like most of us on here
search the forum for answers to your questions as its likely some one may have asked it before but dont be shy in asking questions when you need more info

Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold
Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126

7th Oct 2017 5:40pm

gilarion

Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
Posts: 5084

2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green

Nice purchase. Though with any Defender and there unique problems I can see you needing a few glasses of wine more often now

For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1

7th Oct 2017 5:44pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10360

Nice to see a 3 door 110.

Now I need some wine!

7th Oct 2017 7:56pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Welcome to Def2! Looks great enjoy it! James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

7th Oct 2017 8:02pm

JAY BOY

Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: Not here
Posts: 1706

Nice one, welcome to the forum

7th Oct 2017 8:02pm

williamthedog

Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
Location: south wales
Posts: 3441

Welcome to the forum. You probably will have a lot more wine fuelled spending sprees as well

7th Oct 2017 8:15pm

jimmythomson

Member Since: 18 Jul 2017
Location: Norfolk, UK
Posts: 46

Thanks for the welcome, guys. I'm looking forward to getting stuck in to the work. I'll keep you updated.

Jimmy.

7th Oct 2017 9:10pm

mini Anaconda

Member Since: 23 Aug 2016
Location: Thames Valley
Posts: 715

Welcome to the forum!

I like a good Tdi Defender.

BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group

7th Oct 2017 9:16pm

legin

Member Since: 22 Jul 2017
Location: Chelmsford Essex
Posts: 1004

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Santorini Black

I'm lucky I drink lot's of wine and just make silly commits and spelling missteaks

7th Oct 2017 9:26pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10513

Welcome to the forum

great year for your defender

up dates and pic's always welcome

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.

Clayton.

8th Oct 2017 9:40pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

Welcome, don't worry you will soon get the hang of ownership and then another will appear whilst this 110 is getting a new chassis

90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............

8th Oct 2017 10:49pm

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