Recent content by Oily

Hi all Can you use series 2/3 bulkhead pillar repair sections on a series1 bulkhead. Particularly the bottom part below lower hinge Thanks Oily

Some time ago I remember reading an article (Australian I think) That told of how to repair a VCU unit it listed oil type and quantities etc. But I cannot find it again. Has any body got a link to the page. I have access to a full engineering workshop so was going to have a go at fixing one. Oily

If the earth strap is getting red hot then there is a awfull lot of current going some where,earth strap or no earth strap. Now if the starter motor is not turning over when then I would suggest the motor jammed. Oily

Hi Its the runner the bit the glass bolts to they were hard up against the top of the tracks to the extent that one of the springs on the cable next to the motor was fully compressed and the plastic (blue) was broken around the top. Hope that helps if not will take picture this weekend. Oily

Hi Should the tailgate regulator/ window runners sit hard against the guide top with the glass up or should the glass top out first allowing the motor to stall and the current cut out to activate. Only I have just taken our regulator out as it's jammed. On inspecting the cables there was no...

Hi Should have made it a bit clearer. I have a series 1 fitted with duff 2.25 Ltr engine and have been offered at very good price, move it or it goes in the skip, a 2.25 ltr ex mod 24 V engine that was running until 6 months ago, then taken out for a desiel conversion. This engine is complete...

Hi To convert a 24V engine to 12V besides Alternator, Starter, distributor, coil and plugs. Anything else required?. Oily

hi all here is the problem. The rear tailgate glass will not wind down and the door unlock. Tried the re calibration trick, door will open but glass still will not move down, fitted new relay no luck. Still stuck up!. With a meter in the back of the motor plug get a momentary 12V then nothing...

Hi Ive got a series 1 which has developed a crack in the steering box casing between the rivet holding in the column and the top of the box. Question is I have also been offered at a silly price a new s3 box, but it's over 200 miles away so I cannot compare them. My question is will it fit?. If...

Have exactly the same problem, if you find the answer please tell me!!!

Wanted 86 Inch series 1 chassis anything considered as long as it's repairable. My existing chassis is past it, patch's on patchs etc. Thanks

I agree that fittting a belt is the only way forwards but what does the law say? Buy the way the series 1 is going to be our second vehicle but will be used for my daily commute should be fun!!. Oily

Hi Anyone no what the law is regarding a 5 year old sitting in center front seat of a Series 1? It has no seat belts. Oily

Hi all We had all 3 lights illuminated on the dash. Investigation by myself showed 1 A sticking throtle (throttle houseing changed for metal type) 2 Dislodged wheel sensor (changed) 3 Broken HD switch (resoldered) After doing all the above I had the ECU/lights reset by the local Land Rover...

Okay I've got the cable and software/pc but I assume there must be somekind of interface required. It cannot be RS232 can? Oily