Recent content by brianb430

Back off my freelander wing mirror got knocked off and lost. Had problems finding another one. Anyone got one or know where I can get one? (they seem to come as a full mirror unit i.e. pricey!)

Thinking about taking the old military lightweight down to Portugal for the summer. Someone sez you need an export licence to take an ex military vehicle to another country, and another to bring it back! Sounds fanciful. Anybody know anything about this?

Hi, I personally would try for something close to original. All the mucking about with mods over the years makes life difficult! I bought my series 3 lightweight about a year ago, with full history, the only mod being BFG tyres, and its been the most reliable car I've had for ages!. Bits are...

Thanks for all the advice so far - great! Downloaded all the manuals, just what I needed, and I'll have a go at the brake thingy next. Great site this!

fluids are ok. Could it be something to do with the dual system?

My brake warning light on the dash is on all the time. The service book for the military lightweight says check the servo. Brakes are working ok, but is there anything I can do to the servo anyway? Or could it be anything else?

Thanks. Yes its the bellhousing - just fell of the back of the starter as I pulled it out. I'll have a look and give it a try.

Hi, I'm new today. Help! I removed the starter on my 1974 series 3 lightweight and the nut and washer on the back fell down the crankcase. I tried with magnets but can't find it. Short of an engine out job, can it do any damage left there, or someone said cut a hole in the bottom of the...