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    Permanent 4wd and series axles

    I thought that the non series transmissions had a center diff, so no problems?
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    Series 3 running Hot! Need help, out of ideas

    Silly question but how do you know that it's running hot.? Did it "use" water or spit it out of the overflow pipe.
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    Alternator Wiring Loom Help

    Lucas ACR plug. This is the one that has 2 big crimps and a normal 1/4"female "lucar" connector. In the alternator the two big terminals are joined together. These are the output and are connected directly to the battery + terminal. The smaller terminal is the exciter terminal and is connected...
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    Towing Capacities

    Collected my spare petrol SWB on a 4 wheeled trailer behind the 2.25 diesesel lightweight. Wish i'd driven the petrol and towed the lightweight. Stopping was scary but as the top speed is so low you can jump out and tell the car/milk-float you're about to hit to get the *&c^ out of the way.!
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    Whats my engine

    If its a landy engine how come it's not covered in that rust preventitive stuff whot leaks out from the inside.?
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    Clutch problem Series 3

    Er nuff said...
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    Clutch problem Series 3

    Shuve all the levers in the correct position for 4WD. Make sure, if fitted, that the OverDrive disengaged. Is there any drive from the front as you may have a broken half shaft. Do either of the out put flanges turn.? If not... try loosening the pipe from the master cylinder to the slave. It...
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    Series 3 gearbox/2a

    Are you sure your master cylinder is ok and set correctly. If you have a spare hydraulic pipe or bleed screw wot fits into the outlet port of the master cylinder, fit it, crimp or block it and check the peddle then. There should be minimal movement then it should lock up solid. The slave...
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    RR diffs into series 3

    I put some in my Lightweight fitted with skinny tyres n rims and with OD its given a 10mph increase top end. The oil filler for the rear diff on the LW has the level plug in it. You will have to either drain the axle and fill it with the new diff fitted through the air vent or modify the case...
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    Series 3 gearbox/2a

    Played this game myself. You gotta use the S3 plate, cover and bearing. Seem to remember having to muller a bit of crossmember off aswell. Er.. the hydraulic pipes need a fudge too. The olderer n wiserer will say about power ratings n stuff but as all I got is a 2n1/4 oilburner it didn't...
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    Clutch problem Series 3

    I must be fick... I read it as he could get gears but no drive. I leaves me lightweight in "N" on the Transferbox lever to confuse any thieves or toerags. Caught out the GF as well.. Ha Ha
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    Clutch problem Series 3

    Are you saying that with the engine running you can put it in gear but get no drive.?
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    Series 3 2.5 N/A Range rover diffs ?? Help Please !!

    Before you get the Diffs if you do.. make sure you can change the rear diff. The ring of nuts must face forward. I'm led to believe that some LWB's 3's had a tougher axle made by Salisbury and the diffs do not swop..?
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    Series 3 2.5 N/A Range rover diffs ?? Help Please !!

    I've got a 2n1/4 dieseseal in me lightweight and even with overdrive 50 was flat out and so so loud. So in with a pair of Rangie diffs and now it's liveable with. I've got the toy town wheels and tyres on it to keep it nearly original (apart from the motor) so if you've got LWB tyres and rims...
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    where to start

    Just done my master and slave cylinders. £30.00 for the pair. 1 bolt easy, 1 bolt was a ****ing ba***** I hate this old s**ter sort of bolt.! If your master has not been leaking for eons no problems. Set up the free play before sealing down the pedal box lid first.
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    gearbox cross member

    With so many LR's, where do you get your MOT's done. I'm looking for a sympathetic tester in the Chichester ish area.. any idea's???
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    Clutch or gearbox or hydraulics..

    All I did was to nip round the block as the sun was out, when I lost the ability to get 4th, then 3rd. 2nd became a struggle but no slipping and the O/D is fine. Got home... copped with the pedal giving it many pumps and the clutch stayed dissengaged....???? A cup of tea later all the gears...
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    fitting a series soft top

    Had the same problem. String and stuff not threaded through the canvas. I got "her" to drive about till she found a rag top and took photos. Yours fitted ok now.?
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    Disco diva don't do it.

    I could show her me red knob.?
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    Disco diva don't do it.

    Why don't the "Doris" in the green Disco give me a wave in the morning. I've edumaketed all the other yummy mummies on the skool run, but not "Doris". Maybe me 1/2 tonner int good enuf. Any ideas..?