Glencoyne Engineering - Classic Land Rover specialist in Norfolk

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01953 888731

Glencoyne Engineering

Independent Land Rover specialist - Banham, Norfolk, UK

Specialising in older (pre-1998) Land Rovers

Land Rover 'Series', 90/110, Defender, Discovery 1, Range Rover Classic

Run by a genuine Land Rover enthusiast with 30 years' experience owning, mainaining, restoring, selling and writing about these fabulous vehicles

IMPORTANT - WORKSHOP CLOSING

Some of my regular customers will be aware that I have been struggling for the last couple of years with persistent injury problems. I now have rotator cuff issues in both shoulders, an old back injury which has resurfaced, and arthritis from wielding big club hammers for too long. It has been a tough winter and I have finally had to accept that I cannot keep doing the heavy stuff for much longer.

In the Autumn I will be relocating to Lincolnshire and a much smaller workshop where I will concentrate on rebuilding major mechanical components (engines, transmissions, axles) primarily for people who are rebuilding classic Land Rovers at home and need some help with the oily bits. Time permitting I will work my way through the engines and gearboxes I have been hoarding for years, offer these for sale and (if they sell well) buy in other suitable units to rebuild.

Other services I may be offering include pre-purchase vehicle inspection, restoration advice / help and the like. I will still be selling my very popular engine mounts and E10-compatible Series carburettors, doing 200TDi flywheel housing conversions and gradually working through my huge stash of used spares and selling them on eBay.

My workshop tenancy finishes at the end of September and I have a lot to get through before then. If your job is already in the diary, no problem. But I regret that I am no longer able to accept any work from new customers, or on new vehicles from existing customers. I will do my best to fit in service and MoT work for existing customers as long as I can, but I cannot make any promises at this point.

I really thought I had another ten years' work in me and it has been tough to accept that old age (and many years of bad working practices in cold, draughty, poorly equipped premises) has caught up with me. I am incredibly grateful to all the customers who have kept coming back to me year after year: you guys are the very best and I feel really guilty to let you all down. But at this point I don't have many options. I'm not that far off finding myself in a situation where I get half way through a major job and find I don't have the physical ability to finish it.

My own story is being repeated across the classic car industry. Almost every week I hear of another long-established business closing as the people behind it have just got too old to keep it going. I'd like to think that somewhere in Norfolk there is a small, low-profile classic Land Rover repair business in the same position I was in twenty years ago: if this is you, get in touch and see if you can convince me to recommend you to my customers.

Big thank you to everyone who has entrusted me with their vehicles over the years. It's been a lot of fun: but I always said that if the job stopped being fun I would stop doing it, and having to dose up on heavy duty painkillers just to get through the day isn't much fun. Keep driving those old beasts, use them every day, love and cherish them. There is no finer vehicle on Earth than an old Land Rover.

Best wishes, Richard Hall

18th April 2025

Now on Facebook - click here

My famous top quality engne mounts - click here

Engine repair and overhaul services - click here

200 / 300 TDi engines - all you need to know - click here

'200Di' diesel conversion for Series vehicles - click here

200/300 TDi 'Disco' conversion for Defender vehicles - click here

Advice on using unleaded petrol - click here

My eBay shop - click here

Looking to buy your first Land Rover? Click here to read my Buyer's Guide - aimed specifically at first time Land Rover buyers.

Living with an older Land Rover - are you sure you don't want a nice little RAV-4 instead? Find out with this ruthlessly honest guide to the ups and downs of owning an old Landie - click here.

Land Rover Information pages - useful data and information for all Land Rover owners and prospective buyers - click here.

I am friendly, helpful, passionate about older Land Rovers and happy to share my enthusiasm with others.

Click here to find out how to contact me.

Covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Breckland, Fenland

Nearest Towns: Thetford, Brandon, Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Cambridge, Diss, Mildenhall, Lakenheath, Stowmarket

Servicing, repairs, restoration, MoT test preparation, mechanical overhaul, welding, rewiring, timing belt changes, clutch and gearbox replacement, brake system repairs, steering box replacement and much more

All material on the www.glencoyne.co.uk website is copyright © Richard Hall, 2005-2024 and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the author's prior permission.



Landrover Telephone: 01953 888731	Glencoyne Engineering Independent Land Rover specialist - Banham, Norfolk, UK Specialising in older (pre-1998) Land Rovers Land Rover 'Series', 90/110, Defender, Discovery 1, Range Rover Classic Run by a genuine Land Rover enthusiast with 30 years' experience owning, mainaining, restoring, selling and writing about these fabulous vehicles IMPORTANT - WORKSHOP CLOSING Some of my regular customers will be aware that I have been struggling for the last couple of years with persistent injury problems. I now have rotator cuff issues in both shoulders, an old back injury which has resurfaced, and arthritis from wielding big club hammers for too long. It has been a tough winter and I have finally had to accept that I cannot keep doing the heavy stuff for much longer. In the Autumn I will be relocating to Lincolnshire and a much smaller workshop where I will concentrate on rebuilding major mechanical components (engines, transmissions, axles) primarily for people who are rebuilding classic Land Rovers at home and need some help with the oily bits. Time permitting I will work my way through the engines and gearboxes I have been hoarding for years, offer these for sale and (if they sell well) buy in other suitable units to rebuild. Other services I may be offering include pre-purchase vehicle inspection, restoration advice / help and the like. I will still be selling my very popular engine mounts and E10-compatible Series carburettors, doing 200TDi flywheel housing conversions and gradually working through my huge stash of used spares and selling them on eBay. My workshop tenancy finishes at the end of September and I have a lot to get through before then. If your job is already in the diary, no problem. But I regret that I am no longer able to accept any work from new customers, or on new vehicles from existing customers. I will do my best to fit in service and MoT work for existing customers as long as I can, but I cannot make any promises at this point. I really thought I had another ten years' work in me and it has been tough to accept that old age (and many years of bad working practices in cold, draughty, poorly equipped premises) has caught up with me. I am incredibly grateful to all the customers who have kept coming back to me year after year: you guys are the very best and I feel really guilty to let you all down. But at this point I don't have many options. I'm not that far off finding myself in a situation where I get half way through a major job and find I don't have the physical ability to finish it. My own story is being repeated across the classic car industry. Almost every week I hear of another long-established business closing as the people behind it have just got too old to keep it going. I'd like to think that somewhere in Norfolk there is a small, low-profile classic Land Rover repair business in the same position I was in twenty years ago: if this is you, get in touch and see if you can convince me to recommend you to my customers. Big thank you to everyone who has entrusted me with their vehicles over the years. It's been a lot of fun: but I always said that if the job stopped being fun I would stop doing it, and having to dose up on heavy duty painkillers just to get through the day isn't much fun. Keep driving those old beasts, use them every day, love and cherish them. There is no finer vehicle on Earth than an old Land Rover. Best wishes, Richard Hall 18th April 2025 Now on Facebook - click here My famous top quality engne mounts - click here Engine repair and overhaul services - click here 200 / 300 TDi engines - all you need to know - click here '200Di' diesel conversion for Series vehicles - click here 200/300 TDi 'Disco' conversion for Defender vehicles - click here Advice on using unleaded petrol - click here My eBay shop - click here
	Looking to buy your first Land Rover? Click here to read my Buyer's Guide - aimed specifically at first time Land Rover buyers. Living with an older Land Rover - are you sure you don't want a nice little RAV-4 instead? Find out with this ruthlessly honest guide to the ups and downs of owning an old Landie - click here. Land Rover Information pages - useful data and information for all Land Rover owners and prospective buyers - click here. I am friendly, helpful, passionate about older Land Rovers and happy to share my enthusiasm with others. Click here to find out how to contact me. Covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Breckland, Fenland Nearest Towns: Thetford, Brandon, Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Cambridge, Diss, Mildenhall, Lakenheath, Stowmarket Servicing, repairs, restoration, MoT test preparation, mechanical overhaul, welding, rewiring, timing belt changes, clutch and gearbox replacement, brake system repairs, steering box replacement and much more All material on the www.glencoyne.co.uk website is copyright © Richard Hall, 2005-2024 and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the author's prior permission.