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    MOT - steering question

    Hello - still can't seem to upload photos so I can't show you Betsy - but she is a 1970 2a.... I am just getting her read for her MOT and was sorting out an issue with the lights when i cast my eyes down to the front cross member. Where the steering whatsit passes through the chassis the side...
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    'orrible grinding noise

    Help! Bought my series 2a on Friday , drove her home 260 miles without issue. Not even had chance to put photos on here. Today went to come back the 6 miles from showing her off to a mate and the noise from the gear box is horrendous. I can select 1/2/3/4/r in high and low range and she will...
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    The search is over......

    Finally bought my first series 3 - after several false starts, a couple of near misses and a lot of rusty tat here it is: More photos to follow as I pick it up on Friday of this week. It's not perfect chequer plate , small amount of rust/pitting in the tub and a bit of rust below the wind...
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    Well that's buggered it....

    Guy I'm buying the 109 got in contact with me and it appears my worst fears were correct. The dizzy bint who originally bought it from him has not just buggered the rad but appears to have completely shagged the engine. Signs of over heating, ptfe tape all over the rad, brown water , thermostat...
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    Second row seat belts - anyone fitted em?

    As it says on the tin... Have looked at the exmoor trim ones on tinternet and it seems that they are simple enough/safe(?). Has anyone here fitted one to a 109 middle row? I have search the site but not learned a lot (apart from if I do / do not need one and bizarrely about some guys crash in...
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    Woo Hoo - got one!

    Finally finally finally found one ! Deposit to go down but here she is - Sandy the Landy Landrover 109 Station Wagon SOLD (1979) on Car And Classic UK I know I've probably paid over the odds ( as every bugger on here says on a regular basis) but she's hassle free for the mo so I can...
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    1984 110 - do I go and look??

    Carrying on from http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/afternoon-quick-question-132017.html I have now spoken to the gentleman owner and am starting to get sweaty hands... Paint is all original , had small amount of work done on chassis for MOT - no advisories. Bulkhead sound , chassis sound , rear...
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    Afternoon - quick question

    Having searched the threads I can't seem to come to a decision re 1984 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 1984 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 It's on auto trader at the mo - I know the early ones weren't meat to be great but if the Bulk heab and chassis are good were the engines that bad? So...
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    Repair to chassis - a question

    Off to look at a 1979 109 s3 station wagon on Sunday - guy was upfront on the phone and said there was some repairs to to chassis. Apart for looking to see if the guy could weld what else would you consider looking out for. eg are there any no-no arears - ones that shoudn't be repaired. He's...
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    Insurance funny

    So the search for the landie continues........ Have seen two on car and classic that looked ok - one (the one I liked ) has gone (arse) the other was a bit left field but as I would have been down that way I thought it would be worth a look........ So as per normal I decieded to check out the...
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    Insurance funny

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    First (?) Series 2A

    Hello all, After the snow cleared I finally managed to get out and see a series 2a that was close to home! As I am stupidly new to all this I thought I'd ask for some advice - firstly so I can compare this one to others that I may see and secondly I'd prefer to get flamed here than burnt if I...
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    Newbie Help (please?)

    Hello, I have just been given the go ahead by the wife to buy my first Land Rover!:) I've wanted one since falling out the back of a series III coming up the hill from Tintagel when I was four (35 years ago:eek:). As this is my first and I don't have an off road area to work in I need it to...
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