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Evening all. I've got spare axle sat in the shed that I was given a few years ago as part of a garage clear out. It's from a series. How do I tell if its from a swb or lwb, front or back? Is there a difference? It's in top condition. Also has diff and complete hubs. Thinking about getting...

Evenin All. Hammerite problem Afternoon All! Decided that the multiple-colour, interspersed with rust and knocks, look was a bit sore on the eyes - had a couple of years like this now. So, decided to paint it myself as can't afford to pay an expert. Anyway, decided to hammerite it (I...

Morning all, as part of the ongoing work to sort out all the various leaks I have now replaced the sump gasket twice and still the flipping thing is leaking. The gasket was replaced originally as part of a general overhaul, and was fine for about 500 miles when it started to leak, so i...

I have a 1983 series 3 swb. Its had some work done on it, which i am slowly having to redo for one reason or an other (fool and his money and all that). Diff is leaking and need to replace gaskets etc, not to mention top up the oil levels, but.......there is no filler plug on my rear diff, and...

I'm looking for slipper plates for front springs. Paddocks and craddocks don't stock 'em. Does anyone know where i can get them, or have the specs so i can knock some up in the workshop? Cheers!

Morning all. Am in a state of shock - had new springs fitted to the landrover less than 1,000 miles ago and it now appears that they are shagged - to such an extent that chap in workshop won't let me drive it away. Landrover was crabbing the last couple of weeks, so asked one of the...

Afternoon All! Just been to top up the oil in the gearbox, transfer box and overdrive. Gearbox was fine, just a little dribbled out when i removed the fill plug; the transfer box was nearly empty and the overdrive was overflowing (well! Dip stick had oil nearly all the way to the top). Now...

Afternoon all, I've just been given all the body work from an old series 111 that the guys use here at work as a teaching aid. The Tub is in immaculate condition, but i have no need for it. However, i do need a trailer. I can get my hands on an axle and other bits and pieces easily...

Got about 500 lts of this stuff at home and a chap told me last night that i could run it in my 2.25 diesel - suggested a mix of 40/60 kerosene to diesel. Now, what i'm wondering is, is he pulling my leg, or can i use this stuff up, spend less time at the garage fuel pump and save myself a few...

When i first got my series 3 it pulled to the left when breaking - the harder the breaking the more severe the swing to the left. Its now had new cylinders, shoes, etc - in fact a complete overhaul - and all seems to be rosy with regards lack of leaks and fluid levels, but it still pulls...

Hi all, its getting a bit nippy here and the first frosts are appearing, so its time to sort out the coolant in the series 3. What is the recommended anti-freeze for these? Thanks in advance.

Has anyone ever built a frame for a swb S3 for carrying boats or windsurfers? I'd really appreciate any info anyone is prepared to share on this. I have two 16' kayaks that i want to carry and am busy drawing up plans on the back of fag packets and beer mats with a mate. have come up wih...

Just got my S3 88" on the road a year after getting it. Its had a complete overhaul - new springs, shocks, breaks, etc, etc, and the engine was stripped and rebuilt - it had new pistons and sleeves put in, recon pump and loads of other gubbins. I was wondering what the running in procedure...

Hi All, just had a chap look at all the oil lashing out of the Heap and give me a diagnosis. Basically its an engine out job as the back crankshaft oil seal and gasket need replacing, as does the front timing cover oil seal, rocker gasket and breather pipe stuff. Clutch is also pretty much...

Have just spent 4 hours trying to get the injector pump to move and failed. Now extremly bad tempered and covered in oil (the oil is a different matter!). Have read the threads on here relating to smoking diesels and about adjusting timing etc. I believe the smoke from The Heap is caused by...

Howrya All? Quick question. Landrover (series 111) has been bleeding oil all over the place, getting steadily worse. Had an expert of 30 years look at it (for other problems as well) and he reckons seals are all shot to pieces. Now, is this a massive job, especially for a novice? Does the...

Being used driving modern cars and being able to lash up and DOWN the gears i'm having a bit of a problem with downward gear changes on my series 3. It really only likes to go down into third when i'm practically at a standstill, which can be a bit awkward at roundabouts etc. When i try to...

Just been sitting in the garage messing with the Heap, making a list of things to do for the NCT (Irish equiv of the MOT) and ticking it over (just cos i like the noise) and i noticed one headlight does not work on full beam, but does on dip, and the instrument panel switch is a little dodgy -...

Hi All, I've got an oil leak (one of many) on my series 3 swb thats getting into the clutch and its gonna be a while before its sorted and i don't want to have to keep bleeding the clutch. Should the drain bolt in the clutch be returned once any oil has been bled or can it be safely left...

After resusitating myself from the shock of being told my engine was shagged and needed rebuilding i've being having a think (most of the bloody night). I can't afford to pay the price i was quoted for the parts or the labour - live in ireland and things can geta bit hairy price wise over here...