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Thanks. How do I test for step 1 please?

Hi, Series 3, 1975, 2.25L petrol engine, over heating. She overheated earlier in the year, leading to a thermostat being fitted ( she didn't already have one) the radiator being replaced and the head gasket/ exhaust valves being replaced. She's been running fine since, done about 500 miles (...

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Hi. Is it OK for the yellow gear stick on a Series 3 to be able to move forwards/ back as well as down? I'm just wondering if I've broken it. 4 wheel drive did engage/ disengage. I think. Cheers Wendy

I'm planning to tackle the air filter next weekend, then the front and rear diffs will be next on the service list. I've had the spark plugs out to check them, do they just go back in hand tight or is there a torque setting I should use?

Well it's done!

Hi. I'm new to all this, so please excuse the really basic question and the essay that follows. I've only owned 'modern' cars which get serviced in a garage before this. Recently inherited a Series 3 Landy. Although I enjoyed 'helping' with all the jobs that needed doing in the past I've not...

Mot-o/s/f spring bushes worn, n/s/f fluid around drum, washer not working, exhaust loose at manifold and rear mtg broken, n/s mirror brkt broken.

Nope She failed spectacularly. Never mind!

May the gods of Land Rover maintenance and Sean look down favourably on our Landy as she goes in for her MOT today. I only noticed 2 failures on her before I handed her over.... so every chance she might pass!

Thanks! Will do.

Thanks. Yes it does look like that.

Hello. Recently acquired a Series 3 Land Rover. MOT tomorrow and while doing some basic checks I noticed that the hinge of the passenger side wing mirrors has snapped. Can't find the part number or any information about how to remove and refit it in my books? Any advice available? I'm very new...