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    tottot replied to the thread Diff pinion woes.
    Another vote for Corteco seals.
    Apr 25, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Buying my first Defender?.
    Agree with those above regards chassis condition and treatment needed. I would like to go over it with a toffy hammer for a sound check but looks quite good. Can see it has had some replacement brake pipes and bush's. More info as in year and...
    Apr 25, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Series 3 Rear Axle.
    Whether to or replace or repair a half good chassis depends a lot on how good you are with a welder. Nice thing about a series chassis is it is mostly just flat plate and not to hard to cut out replacement sections.
    Apr 25, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Series 3 Rear Axle.
    Good a place as any to start on, How's the condition of chassis and bulkhead?
    Apr 25, 2025
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    tottot reacted to baldygit's post in the thread Melting Earth Wire with Like Like.
    That's really helpful, many thanks. I'll measure up and get some hefty cable and do the same
    Apr 25, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Series 3 Rear Axle.
    Shaft will be fine, often a case of mix and match parts to keep these oldies going. 52mm box spanner for hub nuts. Bought mine on eBay. Same thing used on early Defenders and Discovery. Where can you source parts from where you are?
    Apr 25, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Series 3 Rear Axle.
    There were a number of changes made in 1980 by Land Rover, mostly I think to simplify production and part of their going metric program [ Ha ha, even later coilers still have many imperial fittings] The castle nut shaft is from pre 1980. It is...
    Apr 25, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Ninety heater motor serviceable?.
    Sorted mine [1990 Ninety] some years ago, had the whole heater box out but can not remember what I did for the motor. However the bearings are just plain bush so probably just lubed them. Still working.
    Apr 24, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Melting Earth Wire.
    Timing chain housing bolt nearest the batt I think.
    Apr 24, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Melting Earth Wire.
    On my series I have the main earth strap direct from battery to engine block [ thought it was a bit silly just bolted to batt holder leg.] Wire needs to be at least the same diameter as the positive line I recon.
    Apr 24, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Rate this 110 by soon to be owner (hopefully).
    Thanks for response and hope you get another chance to have a Landy one day.
    Apr 24, 2025
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    tottot reacted to dag019's post in the thread Rate this 110 by soon to be owner (hopefully) with Like Like.
    Rear shock bushes tend to be an ongoing issue on a 110 and I don't know why. I have mine regularly fail, and have had two sets of super pro bushes replaced under warrantee when they have failed all be in in a longer period than the original...
    Apr 24, 2025
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    tottot reacted to Anaconda's post in the thread Rate this 110 by soon to be owner (hopefully) with Like Like.
    Yes, any mention of corrosion, especially if it's mentioned again in following years. Mine had corrosion mentioned and as the owner towed a caravan he had a new rear chassis welded in. It all depends on if any recommendations are actually sorted...
    Apr 24, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Help with engine block markings and other recommendations.
    A right "cowboy" repair there [apology to real cowboys] Looks like a rod likely gave way, the sort of thing that happens when engine gets hydro locked.
    Apr 24, 2025
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    tottot reacted to miktdish's post in the thread Could everyone help me decide which model of brakes kit and cylinder kit I should buy? with Like Like.
    You seem very keen on the LOF kit almost as if you have made up your mind already. The TRW kit is the one you need, it was designed far and works well with the car. It will also likely be better quality than the LOF
    Apr 23, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread very hot alternator.
    It does seem like a break up of the windings/insulation inside.
    Apr 23, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Help with engine block markings and other recommendations.
    The numbers on the block are casting numbers.
    Apr 23, 2025
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    tottot reacted to Fatrover's post in the thread Gear lever lower ball bush with Like Like.
    Have made a rudimentary bush from a bit of diving stick, it’s hard polyurethane type material and fits very snugly over the ball. Will file it up neatly tomorrow and reassemble! Should do for a while and hopefully stop that bloody awful stick rattle
    Apr 23, 2025
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    tottot reacted to Wildefalcon's post in the thread Late Series 3 front side lights Earth with Like Like.
    Black wire in the light fitting through the wing to the engine compartment, and earthed via a ring terminal and bolt to the radiator panel. I think. I've augmented mine.
    Apr 23, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Series2 brake set up issue - master cylinder fitting.
    Been a while since I had a Series 2 on the go. However the thing that caught my eye in your pic is the nut on the master rod. Two my eye it just looks bigger/thicker than an original one. A narrower one would allow the tad more free play you need...
    Apr 23, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Could everyone help me decide which model of brakes kit and cylinder kit I should buy?.
    No idea about LOF, have not used them. I have replaced mine with the standard servo/master. Noticeable improvement over the old.
    Apr 23, 2025
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    tottot reacted to Officerdibble's post in the thread Could everyone help me decide which model of brakes kit and cylinder kit I should buy? with Like Like.
    Flush new fluid into your system as brake fluid is prone too deteriorate over time which could be the soft pedal condition you mentioned, & as above regards the brakes
    Apr 23, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Melting Earth Wire.
    Check that the little wire from ignition switch to the starter solenoid is not live all the time due to ignition switch or wire fault.
    Apr 22, 2025
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    tottot reacted to kermit_rr's post in the thread S3 petrol alternator upgrade options with Like Like.
    No too thick won't add resistance, just harder to bend and more expensive
    Apr 22, 2025
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    tottot reacted to dag019's post in the thread Drive Before I Decide? with Like Like.
    I did find it terrible before I actually had a look at anything. I then found I had no thermostat fitted, replaced with a 78 degree one. I then found all the foam seals in the heater box had disintegrated, same with the dash air box, after...
    Apr 22, 2025
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    tottot reacted to neilp1's post in the thread Sealant for Underside of Tub Floor? with Like Like.
    I used Tigerseal
    Apr 22, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Gear lever lower ball bush.
    Original is some sort of nylon washer. A ring cut from a suitable size alkathene pipe warmed in hot water to soften enough to slip on could do the job and last some time.
    Apr 21, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread New Member - Best Places for Genuine Landrover series 3 Parts?.
    It is my opinion that in recent years Britpart have upped their game, doing more testing on the parts that suppliers send and rejecting the poor stuff. There is also the issue of " Fake" stuff. Had some Brake cylinders from on line site that...
    Apr 21, 2025
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    tottot reacted to Anaconda's post in the thread New Member - Best Places for Genuine Landrover series 3 Parts? with Like Like.
    With regards to Paddocks make sure you find out the supplier/manufacturer first ..........if they will tell you. AFTERMARKET means anything could turn up. Actually they have worse than Britpart, believe it or not.
    Apr 21, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Other Bonnet Differences.
    Your replacement is likely a series 2/early 2a one. If the bonnet has hinges held by 4 bolts this confirms. later bonnets have 3 hinge bolts.
    Apr 21, 2025
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