I want to rebuild the origonal engine on me IIa. I want to buy an engine stand but need to know the wieght of the engine. When I move the lump last with 4 mates, we nearly got extra testicles. Does any one know the wieght of these 4 cylinder Petrol engines? I was surprised how heavy these...

Thanks, I'll giveit a try

All, Does any one have any tips on how to set the mixture up on a weber carb without fancy gas meters? The only tools I have to do it are a big nose, ears and a screw driver. I know with some carbs its 2.5 turns out from fully closed then a slight tweak. It smells very rich and when the...

Might be upfor it! I'm looking for a new project - don't tell the missus. I am actually looking for a Commer tractor unit with a TS3 in it but a V8 IIa will complement my standard IIa, and fill the gap until I find one. How to proceed? Can you give me a list of whats there and not and what...

Nice work fella, I am glad you drove it back its the way to go. As reported, I have just done a 700 mile round trip in my over the mountains with no probs. I do have good seats though. Also done London to Munich and back twice, once without an overdrive. I went deaf. As I have said before...

Only change them when they start leaking oil is my philosophy.

I know, good call, but I only have three photo's and they are all pants. Sorry. The small one in the attached is taken from the summet if thats any help. I could lie across the bonnet for you in one of my missus' bikini's and take a few pictures of that, if you like, but I will have to warn you...

Done it – Munich to Garda over the Alps. No problems, fuel consumption was acceptable and no new noises. Initially it was pretty OK with only the occasional hairpin and step climb. But we decided to go over the Timmelsjoch which ascends to 2500m It was some of the hardest driving I have done –...

Looks about ok to me. Is there any lateral movement in the shaft?

Lengths of wire always gets you round electrical problems, points and a few plugs and leads. A tube of glue and some loctite gasket plus a set of mole grips. I almost completely restored mine with that tool kit! Learn to weld, its saves you wads of cash and MIG welders are easy to use and cheap...

Hi All, Just done a search and came across this thread. Mine leans also to the drives side - it always has done and it drives me nuts. Changed the springs to parabollox and they are apparently not handed. It still leans. I thought it could just be that there is more wight on that side-...

Series 2 and 2as are the law! I got mine in 1992 not through choice but it was the right price. Never looked back. I would say look for the same things as a S3 - bulkhead and chassis rot. The rest can be fixed by my nan after she's had 10 bottles of light ale. Only rare bits I've had...

In nearly 20 years of ownership my 400 Quid SWB has never failed to complete a journey. And as already stated - spent meany years on and off as my only transport. Never travelled without a few screw drivers, bits of wire, and a few spanners though. Everything leaks, wines, and farts but never...

I done mine with a nipper on the way so way under some time pressure but as said - just keep plugging away. As for sand blasting- I would be carefull with the Alu stuff ( you might want to look at soda blasting or plastic chips - it is not so abbrasive. To be honest though, if you are going...

I used my 2A as my daily driver for about 5 years - from student times to getting my first company box ( which was a pile of poo but free). I kept the landy and used it regularly. That was 18 years ago. since then I moved to German and still use it regularly here. Its caught fire, blown an...

Funny replies - I like the low fuel warning light - made me laugh. Serious reply : have you checked the trailer connecting plug ( If you have one fitted?) I have a light on my dash that tells me when there is a problem with the trailer lights. Its never worked but its there nevertheless...

Go for it fella. There will be times when you think, what the kin hell have I taken on but just keep going. It is surprising how suddenly it all falls in to place - or pieces in some cases. A couple of tips if you are interested - appologies if I am teaching grandmas to suck eggs and all...

Re thesmiths88 Picks are a bit poor but the paint goes on well - not as good as 2pack sprayed but still pretty nice. The paint type is important. Makes sense to me to use a roller as its far easier to repair dings and scrapes when off roading etc... A IIÁ is not a roller or E ytpe or...

did mine with a sponge roller and coaching paint.

Understand, most people can't stand it. I have to say that its not my favorite either but thats how it came and thats how I have painted it ever since. If it came blue then keep it blue - looks nice. They all look the same when caked in mud and dents anyhow