Recent content by macdoog

Thats a lot of money for a motor in that condition...it may be solid and may be worth a look but take a screwdriver and be prepared to get under it and get dirty. My old 81 SIII sits quite happily at 50 on motorways but make sure you get one with an overdrive, it makes a world of difference to...

Are we already in a ditch when we crash or do we have to find a ditch then crash into it........a small question of semantics I know but Im interested......

Im pretty sure castrol do mineral oil and its available form Halfords last time I looked. I use semi in mine and its fine. Id like to know whats best as well!!

50 miles on occasion is fun.....make sure its got an overdrive though otherwise fuel consumption will be even higher and the noise louder...if thats possible!! I didnt buy my S3 for commuting..just the grin factor!

Hi Rose I was sent the completely wrong set of everything from Paddocks and luckily realised before I tried to put them in and Scotland isnt a bad place to be stranded...I love the place and Im planing an expedition up to the highlands next year using only minor roads from East Anglia. Seems...

Amazing,...thanks for sharing and its great to see such a lovely motor back on the road.

We do spot checks on garages just to make sure they are doing the job right which most of the time they are!!

Cheers Doc. Im eager to get painting the old bus but want it straight before I start...got a lot to do this week end!!!

Im suffering from the dreaded wing droop. Is there something missing somewhere? has someone put on the wing incorrectly? Theres a nasty gap between the wing and the front valance but the other side is flush... My Landy is quite a straight looking example and this bugging the hell out of me...

I will strip carb this week end and find out where the choke cable is getting caught up!!

Thanks for all your help people! I think it may be carburettor issues now. I used some carb cleaner and its slightly better altho the temp gauge hovers just under the red now when it used to sit halfway. What is really weird is that when I open the drivers vent the cold start light comes on....I...

Sorted thanks! Bought some heavy duty threaded rod locked it in place with locknuts and cut myself some bar that goes over the rim. Now all I need to do is repair the support rods underneath the bonnet......!!

Absolutely. I dont do anything like this unless its planned!!

Now the landys done Im off on Sunday to explore the many lanes around Thetford....bought landranger map 144 and satnav charged. If you see my little motor NRC 408W give us a wave!!

HI All Being a bit mechanically dim can someone please tell me exactly what I need to mount a tyre on my bonnet!! Ive searched the forum but theres no definitive answer. I dont want to buy the whole kit as I think Ive got most of it!! Help!