Hi Guys, I have been using the landrover all week - no tempeature issues - needle sits high but no overheating even in traffic!! Have checked the timing to the best of my ability, does not seem an issue. Any one know the best place to buy a carb rebuild kit for zeniths carbs - gonna book it...

Hi Guys, have put the landrover on a gas analizer. Its co2 is miles too rich. If i do not use choke in the morning i suffer with no backfire - definately a mixture issue! I have been looking online trying to find a carb rebuild kit with no luck. Gonna identify the exact model of carb today and...

Many thanks for the advise. Gonna put it on the machine in the garage next door to work whilst i am supposed to be working tommorrow! I suppose if the engine is running a touch lean or the timing is out, that could cause the engine to run a touch hotter? Will post an update tommorrow. Cheers

Hi Guys, I have just picked up a series 2 88" with series 3 2.25 petrol fitted. I was concerned about the temperature which sits between the "N" and the red but does not overheat. Should i be worried??? Also, if i run the landrover up on choke in the morning, when i pull away once warm it...

Hi Guys, Update on situation. We swoped over the radiator today and checked the fan belt.We are reliably informed the pump is not that old. All bled up and run. Temperature sits just above the N (closer to the N than the red!) Can anyone tell me where the needle sits in their series 2. I...

Thanks for your suggestions. Gonna stick on new water pump and belt as we have found a new one in the shed, and change the rad with the one we know is ok in his series 3 (now used for source of parts) Am hoping this solves the problem. Cheers

I am about to buy a series 2 2.25 petrol - have not owned one before. The friend i am buying it from has barely used it since he brought it six months ago and is concerned about the running temperature. At tickover the gauge sits fine but after a run of 4 or 5 miles the gauge sits up at the top...