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Almiscarado

Member

• Yesterday at 15:35

• #1

Ok, i am still not sure this was a smart buy, but this old 109 came home today (always wanted One).

My first 30kms on a series, what an experience!

First things i noticed:
- speedometer and odometer dont work;
- left blinkers dont work;
- it feels easier to steer left than right (less effort);
- 1st gear is hard to find (i engage reverse instead);
- no inside cab mirror - where they extra?
- clutch pedal sometimes seems lazy to get back;

Will need a lot of help from you, thanks in advance!

 

kermit_rr

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Full Member

• Yesterday at 15:52

• #2

There's a spring over reverse gear to stop you selecting by mistake. It's probably missing
Mirror just bolts to the roof line.
Speedo cable might have snapped

 

Last edited: Yesterday at 16:07

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Yesterday at 16:26

• #3

Well looks like it has worked pretty hard for over 40 years. But they are about the most basic motor vehicle that are still around in numbers today and can be repaired without the need to ask a computer what the problem is.
A sticky brake may be the issue with the steering.
A change of fluid may help with the clutch issue, have a look in the reservoir and if fluid is blackish then at least in the short term a change may help.

 

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Almiscarado

Member

• Yesterday at 17:44

• #4

tottot said:

Well looks like it has worked pretty hard for over 40 years. But they are about the most basic motor vehicle that are still around in numbers today and can be repaired without the need to ask a computer what the problem is.
A sticky brake may be the issue with the steering.
A change of fluid may help with the clutch issue, have a look in the reservoir and if fluid is blackish then at least in the short term a change may help.

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Thanks, Nice first things to check

 

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Wildefalcon

Well-Known Member

• Yesterday at 21:22

• #5

Nice; decent pickup. Ready for 3/4 tilt.

Have you found the line manual?

Break the problems down into single issues. What bugs you the most?

 

British Leyland Rover

Active Member

• Yesterday at 22:15

• #6

Congratulations on your series 3. I've never seen a snorkle that big . Make a list and get cracking. The first job I'd do is Inspect the chassis and get some protection on it.