Lacquer Peel Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Any thoughts on a Hilux: This one fits the bill as it's near Somerset: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-hilux-surf-/141560993775? OM NOM NOM HEAD GASKETS. Is one of the newer shape Troopers with the 3.1 TD engine too big for you? They're good to drive and reliable.
oman5 Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Hilux surf 2.4 is now a rare car, not only Hgf but they cracked heads for a hobby too. Shame as I rate them better than a Pajero. Surf with the 3.0 dizzler might be a better bet if you can find one.
Lacquer Peel Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 The 3.0 engine isn't immune from head issues, I know of a Hilux Surf and a Hiace Regius that had porous heads.
andy18s Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Get yourself a disco. Yes they have their issues but parts are cheap enough and everyone and his dog knows someone who can work on one. Hell I'll sell you mine if you like........
skattrd Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Get yourself a disco. Yes they have their issues but parts are cheap enough and everyone and his dog knows someone who can work on one. Hell I'll sell you mine if you like........ Iirc you have the 3.9 v8 with lpg? If so manuel/otto & how much/vulture
sierraman Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Difficult one to choose when it comes to 4wd as you chioices are limited in comparison to a 5dr hatch for example and there's no clear cut winner. Defenders good for life down on the farm, land cruiser is good at either, they all seem heavy on juice and expensive to fix but I suppose you expect that. A lot of the old Discoveries I see seem to be rotten to fuck with smoky engines.
dollywobbler Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 I think you need to be prepared to put the work in to enjoy Land Rover ownership. I really couldn't afford the upkeep on any of mine (90 V8, RRC VM and Disco Tdi) and they all tend to be fairly well used, so bits do wear out. My mate's 2.8 TD auto Delica does also need some looking after, but it doesn't seem to need anywhere near as much tinkering as it should do given the abuse the poor thing gets.
AnthonyG Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 If you live anywhere near Hereford/Shropshire borders this place has a specialist 4X4 auction every Tuesday: http://www.brightwells.com/Vehicles/4x4/Default.aspx Past results for last month are here, only 4 Shoguns which surprised me a bit: http://www.brightwells.com/Vehicles/4x4/PastResults.aspx Has everything from minty 3 year old Range Rovers with 50k on the clock to shagged-out Defenders from the the Forestry Commission that look like they've done 20 laps of the oval in an unlimited bangers class. Variety it does not lack!
Station Posted February 3, 2015 Author Posted February 3, 2015 Didn't see the post about the Disco. Anyway, I've just won a Hilux: Impulse purchase means I'll have to sell either the Astra or the XM (or both). Any takers, PM ME!
Anglevan Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 A couple of years ago I saw a Delica L300 4wd. Proper camper conversion. At the time I left my number and said if you ever sell let me know. He's just called me to say that it's popped the engine and I can have it for £500. I immediately thought of this thread as don't they share the same engine? He says it's a 2.8 td (it's a 1995 from memory) I thought they were 2.5. I have a 2.5d L300 van already and thought it would be good for spares etc.He says it tries to fire but won't. And he heard a rattle before it failed. He says oil and water ok and no bubbling / mayonnaise in cap. I'm off to see it at weekend - thoughts ?
Station Posted February 5, 2015 Author Posted February 5, 2015 I think the heads are the same on the 2.5 and 2.8? I'm also sure the engines are a straight swap. 500 is worth it I think even with blown gasket.
Alan_Green Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 MOT'd LWB Petrol V6, £800! :http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mitsubishi-Shogun-3-0-auto-V6-1993-SEVEN-SEATER-NEW-SET-OF-YOKOHAMA-TYRES-/141562342705?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20f5c5ed31
Station Posted February 6, 2015 Author Posted February 6, 2015 Yeah, that's quite ni ... scruff, Alan_Green, Stanky and 1 other 4
Station Posted February 6, 2015 Author Posted February 6, 2015 Just drove the Hilux home and can confirm it is Highly Luxurious.MPG isn't that great, heater is lukewarm, there's bits of trim missing and has a Blackpool illuminations stereo fitted. I think there's one bulb working behind the dashboard, also speedo doesn't work.Probably other things, but was told the rear door doesn't open etc as well, and only the drivers windows works. It has a MOMO wooden steering wheel! It's actually quite nice, but wood ffs!Hopefully all the trim bits are in the glove box, which is in the boot. skattrd 1
twosmoke300 Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 I think the heads are the same on the 2.5 and 2.8? I'm also sure the engines are a straight swap.500 is worth it I think even with blown gasket.That's gotta be from a man who hasn't done a hg on one of those . What a cuntnugget of a job they are . Having to stand on a block all the time which ruins your back/ legs . Every single bolt seems to have at least 2 fucking brackets attached to it which don't line up on reassembly . Grrr
andy18s Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 That's gotta be from a man who hasn't done a hg on one of those . What a cuntnugget of a job they are . Having to stand on a block all the time which ruins your back/ legs . Every single bolt seems to have at least 2 fucking brackets attached to it which don't line up on reassembly . GrrrThis ^^I had to change the front seal on a 95 2.8 injetor pump,as it was letting air in and allowing all the fuel to return to the tank overnightEasily a 12hr job to swap a £1 part as almost Everything has to be removed/moved and every bolt has a dual purpose bracket on itSharp edges galore and I ended up looking like I'd been arm wrestling with Edward ScisscorHands....
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