Series 3 Questions

Hi All,
I have just purchased a 1972 Series 3, that has had an engine swap to a 2.5L Daihatsu Diesel at some point in it's life. I am having some problems with it starting, namely the engine turns over and it does not roar into life, also the fuel pump keeps clicking. This lead me to think theres a lack of fuel pressure, and perhaps a fualty fuel gauge reading 1/4 tank when empty.
So, I put more fuel in, and still the same problem. Any suggestions for next steps? Do i replace the fuel pump?

Also, after a long run, it has been ****ing oil from the rear axle... so much so that the back of the car has a thin glaze. Is this a common problem?

Yes, you bought a series Landrover, welcome to the pain

Welcome first.

The slight sheen is called automatic protection, If you ever had a motorcycle do you remember "scot oilers" for your chain.

As it has been somewhat converted then you really have to work through the system from the tank to the injectors to maybe find the issue, its a conversion and there is no knowing what has been done by PO, When was it last given a good service.
Did you buy it like this?

don't start throwing money/parts at it on guesswork, throw the money at tools to test/work on things it will save money in the long run

Also a rough location may help others give advice.
Good luck with it.
J

I managed to fix the starting issue, it turns out there was air in the fuel system and I just needed to prime it. This has happened twice however.
Regarding the oil leak, it seems to be fairly minor unless after a long journey, I will try and fix with my new tools.

Im based in Oxford, UK.

How much oil are you having to top it up with?,
Atb and good luck.

If you have air in the system likely it will return until you find the source of air getting in