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There was no warranty I'm affraid. It was a gearbox garage who put it together for me for cash (say no more) but whilst they tried to sort it we both just ran out of patience! Anyway, loosened off the top cover a bit and it appears to be a lot better so will spend this afternoon taking it off...

Had my S3 gearbox rebuilt by a so called expert to solve whining issues. Layshaft and bearings were replaced as well as a 4th and reverse gears. Issue now is that whilst the gearbox is quiet and does not jump out of reverse, the selection between 3rd and 4th is really stiff and 2nd is...

Is that a recon box then? Is it a big job to change (I'm new to Landrovers!)

No clunks and goes into gears ok but whines terribly in 1st, 2nd and 3rd. 4th is absolutely fine. I am suspecting worn bearings as the oil is clean and full. Anyone else got this or is this a common problem? I knbow replacing the box would sort it but it seems a big (and expensive) job. Any...

Thank you all for your help. I discovered the red light was a brake fluid level warning as I topped up the reservoir and the light went out! I went through the steering, topping up the relay and box with EP90 and greased the joints which has now made a massive improvement. The gearbox oil was...

It is a 1984 SWB. It isn't the ckoke light as I have identified that one. I willl put more petrol in and see if that is the problem. I have so many questions to ask as I want to get this vehicle sorted. I cannot believe how difficult it is the steer - too used to power steering!! Also, the...

Just bought a series 3 petrol and am completely new to this. There is a red light on the dash, to the left of the 2 speed fan switch which is always on - can anyone help as it's not in my user manual. Thanks in advance.