Show us your 90, 110, & 130

[mrdoiron]

So they "were not changed" since the 97 restriction, is what I was saying / asking. ie: Nothing has changed it seems.

I just got confused as to why then RN was having the "Military Land Rover Sales" link now on the main page is all - can be a little misleading. I assume this infers that 'military orgs' or related affiliations are capable of ordering Defenders in the US then ?

thanks, mike

[lssah2025]

It all has to do with 25 year old vehicles, they are not required to meet EPA (don't know about CA though) or safety measures since they are classified as a historic/classic vehicle (hence 25 years), now if the Govt. goes back and states that all vehicles must meet the safety standards set forth in the USA for that year, then importing 25 year old vehicles might stop.. The import paperwork (emissions EPA gets signed that the vehicle is older then 25 years and it is excluded). This is what I have done for my other vehicles.



1986 XMOD Defender 90 "Greta" 74KF25

Originally from Cyprus, spent her entire life there until last year when she was released, I am the 2nd owner after her majesty. Pics of travels to Romania. 4500km and 11 countries, had to replace starter in Holland, oil sump gasket and rear seal in Romania.
Work done since release:
New HD Battery 6th April 2011
Replace headlights and bowls 30th April 2011
Pre MOT work 6th May 2011
New front seats 10th May 2011
New Front Door Seals 1st June 2011
Fit Steering Guard 20th July 2011
Replacement steering lock and ignition switch 20th June 2011
Add 2 rear seats and seatbelts 2nd July 2011
Engine Oil Change 19th July 2011
Change windscreen upper and lower seals 10th September 2011
Change Air Filter 6th November 2011
Change Anti-Freeze 25th November 2011
Replace Speedo cable (One piece) 12th December 2011
Replace Clutch master cylinder and fluid 14th December 2011
Paint rear tub Feb-12
Replace door hinge bolts with Stainless steel ones Mar-12
Replace front door locks and mechanism Jul-12
Change fuel filter Jul-12
Fit new door locks and striker plates Jul-12
RAD/HAZ kit
Cubby Box
Radiator Muff
Starter Nov-12
Oil pan gasket Dec 12
Rear main seal Dec 12
Oil change Dec 12
PAS Jan 13 (all new components)
1 PAS Steering box
2 PAS Pump
3 PAS Crank Pulley
4 2.5N/A PAS pump mounting bracket (replaces alternator bracket)
5 Reservoir and Mounting bracket
6 High pressure pipe (pump to box)
7 Return pipe (box to res)
8 Feed pipe (res to pump)
9 Drive belt


1987 XMOD Defender 110 "Berta" 32KG90

Still getting more info on her, I am the first owner following release, picked it out from Withams.
New parts prior to release: engine fitted (less then 5k miles), exhaust, front end, brakes, brake lines, suspension, springs, tilt and canvas, fuel tank.

Will be adding some bits and bobs, maybe 200TDI upgrade and PAS, wolf rear seats, new front seats etc.

[lssah2025]

More..

[lssah2025]

Chassis and bulkhead are immaculate on both of them..

[bsjbrown]

1988 Land Rover 90 - Arriving from UK on May 5th, 2013. 2.5 TD original engine, nothing more than paint, new interior facelift and mechanical repair work. AC Kit in box to be installed when she gets here. The car I have wanted since I was 16 and I have had to wait over 20 years to get. Wish they were sold here in the US. Only allowed to attach 8 Pictures so only one before picture and the rest are after restoration.

[ThePhotographer]

Very nice truck! Glad you finally got your dream vehicle! I've gotten one of mine, waiting on the other.

[bsjbrown]

Thanks - I am more than excited. Hope your other comes in soon.

[nate6472]

2012 Project:84 110 Van, 2.25P, RHD. Converted into 2 person expedition camper. 12V/110V power, 3 gal air compressor (stores inside), removable winch mounts front and rear, with alligator cables so other vehicles can use, stores inside. Large storage box at bulkhead divider, doubles as table. Dual battery system. Two coleman cots fit nicely inside. LED lighting inside and with rear work/backup lamp. Four Mantec roof bars, swing-away tire/jack holder. When I got it, it was handpainted dark green, roof too. Wheels were white. Paid 2300 GBP, put $16K in it, sold it for $16K

[nate6472]

2013 Project - 88 D90, 3.5L V8. Usually I import poor condition and fix up in the US. This time I had it fixed up in the UK. This one is pretty much complete. Hopefully I can add an AC. I doubt I will turn into expedition type since those are more suited for 110's but the longer I have it, the more I will do to it.

[nate6472]

The RED D90 on page 5 - Very NICE work ! There is a Toyota Land Cruiser place in ATL which sells 200 and 300 tdi's if you ever want to convert it but if the 2.5 is fast enough, keep it original.

[bsjbrown]

Thanks for the compliment. She is on the boat and about two weeks away as long as CBP does not want to sit and stare at her for a while. I am going to see how the 2.5 TD works, not concerned about city driving, more concerned about Hwy. Not wanting to set the land speed record or anything just want to travel up to 80 MPH without worry.

I would like some advice - would it make sense ordering and changing the gear set to a 1.667 (like what I see that Ashcroft Transmissions sells)? Would that not provide some benefit for the higher gears and make it a bit better at the higher sustained speeds.

Also a friend of mine from High School owns his own Turbocharger Performance Shop - called Forced Performance (located here in Dallas). He has suggested letting him work over my Garrett T2 Turbocharger and "open it up" a bit to allow for more air to get to the engine which would provide more HP. I am having lunch with him next week but my concern over that is would it cause issues with the other parts of my old lady's engine?

If I was going to do an engine swap (big if) I would probably look at the 300tdi or may look at one of the other alternatives - Cummings BT4 or even the International 2.8L. Not sure but I have time to think on it.

[RoverDover]

.... Not wanting to set the land speed record or anything just want to travel up to 80 MPH without worry.

I would like some advice - would it make sense ordering and changing the gear set to a 1.667 (like what I see that Ashcroft Transmissions sells)? Would that not provide some benefit for the higher gears and make it a bit better at the higher sustained speeds.

...

I have a 2.5NA with 1.4 gears. at 100km/h it is absolutely screaming! dont go with 1.667 unless you are putting huge tires.

[ArlowCT]

If I remember right, that turbo is pushing the engine to the max already. I have the feeling the bottom end lets go (broken crank?) if you try to push it to hard. 2.5 diesel is a great engine, I wish I had one! But you may want to keep it stock. Hope someone chimes in and corrects me if I'm wrong.

[bsjbrown]

I have a 2.5NA with 1.4 gears. at 100km/h it is absolutely screaming! dont go with 1.667 unless you are putting huge tires.

Tires are rather oversized - See red D-90 in pictures below. Not huge but not stock. Again I am not jumping into this at all - going to wait and enjoy her for what she is. TBH - I am probably not going to do a thing as I will probably find contentment and joy the way she is. However it is fun to talk about for the forum.

[bsjbrown]

If I remember right, that turbo is pushing the engine to the max already. I have the feeling the bottom end lets go (broken crank?) if you try to push it to hard. 2.5 diesel is a great engine, I wish I had one! But you may want to keep it stock. Hope someone chimes in and corrects me if I'm wrong.

That is my concern as well. I am having lunch with him on Tuesday and going to really ask him what he does. His shop is well known for their work - http://www.forcedperformance.com so obviously the last possible thing I want to do is lose the crank.