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Had a bit of a blip earlier and sheared off a bleed screw on my CAV pump :doh: - found this site: Air Screw for DPA Pumps from SSL diesel Parts replacing Is it the small I need? looks and reads like it should be, I just need an oracle's advice. Oh and copper washer size? Also The banjo on...

Hi All Anyone got or can take some images of a/your 2.25 Diesel 3 bearing engine? Particularly of the fuel pipework system, need a little visual reference not just line drawing from manuals. Any all other engine pics appreciated too, anything always helps! Cheers Nick

Wierd question and probably f*****g stupid! Bought landy obout 18 months ago and was told it had a galvanised chassis replacement, bulkhead done etc etc. When went to view had plenty of surface rust and questioned the chassis being galvanised. Now after doing bit of history, production...

Hi Need to go and get some clear braided fuel line so I can see where that darn air is getting into my fuel system again! (2.25D 1973) As i'm at work and forgot to grab old fuel lines, can anyone tell me what size pipe do I need to go over the metal connections from the filter. Was thinking...

Good Morning Looking for a Disco for our company, any advice gratefully recieved on what problems to look for, sign of wear, common problems etc Have been Offered a: Diesel TD5 gs 5 seater, V reg 99/00 Mot until October 2011 Tax March 2011 'No leaks' 170,000 miles FSH all the info I have...

Killed the Bosch Battery :( this week in my 2.25D, 1973! What you people recommending to crank these over and get them running? Not checked dimensions yet but this looked good??? 663 Numax Commercial Battery 12V 110AH - Commercial Vehicle Battery - Numax Commercial Battery Range cheers...

1973 Series 3 2.25D What oil would you recommend using? something like this? Castrol USA - Castrol SYNTEC 20w-50 and same in the air filter? Cheers imp*

EVENING ALL! HAVE HAD ENDLESS PROBLEMS WITH STARTING MY SERIES 3, ALWAYS SEEMS TO BE POOR GETTING FUEL UP FROM TANK(?) OR SOMETHING?! SEE PREVIOUS THREADS, BUT.................. DECIDED TO FIT NEW LIFT PUMP AND THOUGHT WHEN ORDERING THE NEW ONE IT LOOKED DIFFERENT TO THAT CURRENTLY FITTED...

Evening all! Replacing mid section on Series 3 diesel 1973, but also need to replace both brackets as rear one busted totally and mid section one looks like welll on its way. Anyone know of or if there's a part number to just order the whole brackets as not sure of all the parts required to...

Brake lights working, but with headlights on no brake lights!.....well, brake-lights/rear-lights are on but no further illumination from the rear when braking! Is this normal? has only single filament bulbs been stuck in? or ??? truck 30 miles away at mo so can't just stick head out door and...

Question that even sureterm havn't answered properly Have series 3, now MOT'd and going on the road soon, currently set up as estate wagon(?) station wagon, windowed van - not sure what to call her. If I was to remove the top and leave her fully open can it legally be driven on the road? and...

sounds strange question, does 1973 series 3 instruments illuminate??? bloody hard to see the speed in the dark! cheers

Hi, another issue with my landy! Diesel 73 Starts, but sometimes need to bleed the fuel first, always have to give plenty of heat then crank her over for ages. Starts pretty well again if stopped and started again soon after. If left fuel seems to be leaking back?!? have put a non-return...

hi, trying to find chassis number on 1973 diesel series 3 - any ideas where someone may have hidden it? Looks like had a replacement chassis at some point but no history to prove this but can't seem to locate a number and MOT failure without. HELP Cheers Nick

Hi, just got call from brother who's sorting my Series 3, 2.25 diesel, 1972, says I need to order new master cylinder, anyone know which one I need to order? and where best to get one from? cheers nick

Hi, my diesel series 3 project smokes like a trooper when revved but not too bad when idle. Brother (mechanic(ish)) reckons blue smoke, anyone got suggestion for an additive to clear? Need to sort before I stick her in for an MOT. Cheers

Hi, just purchased some hoops etc for full canvas on 88" series 3. Currently have hard top but looking to swap next spring/summer for the canvas. The question being the window rail was riveted and bolted to the screen on donor vehicle, does this have to be done on my vehicle or can I just bolt...

Hi, connected up a new heater valve on my series 3 today but when I went to connect up the wire to the movable/sliding switch part i've got nothing to connect it to. The old one had a small bolt/grommit thing for holding the wire but it was totally corroded - does anyone have an idea where to...

Hi, purchased recently 1978 swb series 3. took a punt and went for one that looked ok but would need some work, problem is i'm a virgin on land rovers but thought where's fun in just buying one finished. Trouble now is mate said he would do any welding needed, finally came to have a look and...