1. Knobwrot

    3.5 V8 Carb Exhaust manifolds

    Hi, I am in need of LH and RH exhaust manifolds for a 109" Stage 1 Mine doesn't have the air box so could use normal manifolds as Long as the exit pipe is in the centre and not off at an angle. Many thanks
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    No indicators or Main Beam Flashing

    Right Fellas, I have cleaned up the bad wires and now have the side lights, headlights, main beam and beam flasher. Still cant get the indicators to work though....:( Tested the switch and flasher relay and they work fine. Got positive and negative to both O/S and N/S indicators from the...
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    No indicators or Main Beam Flashing

    cheers fellas i will investigate and report back
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    No indicators or Main Beam Flashing

    Hi All, Doing some repairs to the wiring on my SWB Landy and have a head scatcher.....:mad: I have side lights, head lights and main beam but no beam flash or indicators. Could it be the switch or the relay...? :confused: Anybody had the same issue to confirm before i start replacing parts...
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    DVLA throwin curve balls!!!

    mmm as my mate would say...its a big old sh*t sandwich and we have to take a bit... :)
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    DVLA throwin curve balls!!!

    Dellboy, it aint the Regs guys who are bad its the feckin Planning officers who want a slap... :) What ya prob with Regs guys then.....they normally only get upset if you are trying to bend the rules.:D Johnny, the other option which is a long shot. would be to apply for a heritage...
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    Stage 1 V8 Exhuast Manifold

    Thanks POAH The more i investigate the more i am finding is missing. can i just use regular manifold instead...?
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    Stage 1 V8 Exhuast Manifold

    Chaps i need your help.... :D I have purchased a Series III Stage 1 project Landy which came with the replacement engine outside of the vehicle, which is a 3.5 litre - CR9.3.1 - carb from a Range Rover classic. Unfortunatley the RH side manifold is missing from the original engine as well as a...
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    I have a Dilema

    thanks for your replies chaps. she did say if you get another Landy then it will be divorce.......still toying with one....:D would love to keep them both, but at the moment the sensible option is to keep the stage 1, although i forgot to mention i have another spare rover V8 engine with some...
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    I have a Dilema

    Right Chaps...! I have a 1979 SIII 88" with a Ford York diesel, which i was in the process of restoring. It needs some slight welding work, starter motor repair, complete rewire and a good service all round of fluids etc.. also some bits to pass an mot. I have just purchased a 1981 Stage 1 V8...
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    series 3 re-wire

    i only have the wire to the front lights left on the vehicle to use as a template. all the rest is bits and bobs and a right mess. Alot is also melted. Although will all this good advice the Autosparks Looms are starting to appeal to me although the cost is not.:eek: Protactor did you purchase...
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    series 3 re-wire

    i have drawn the wiring diagram to assist but am struggling with cable quantities. Not much left of my cable loom to remove and use as template. Have also found another supplier with the engine and chassis wiring harness. Autosparkes - £ 206 Hollandrover - £ 246 100m of single or multi core...
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    series 3 re-wire

    Thanks for your replies chaps. and thanks for the pointer johnny i have made that intro... :D
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    Hi from Essex/Suffolk

    Hello Forum, I have been a Land Rover and 4x4 fan from many years and have recently fulfilled my dreams by spending my hard earned on an 88" 1979 Series III. Although my day to day vehicle is a Mitsubishi L200 you can’t beat the rawness of the Landy. Well originally a petrol which has been...
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    series 3 re-wire

    :eek: Hello Forum, I have recently taken the ownership of a 88" 1979 Series III. Originally a petrol which has been converted into a diesal with a Ford York engine. (i know...i know its not the better engine..but i didnt fit it) Its generally in reasonably good order apart from the wiring...