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I have an intermittent misfire on my 2.5 petrol 90, only at low revs under load. It clears at speed. Any ideas please.

I am fitting a secondhand county roof and headlining to my 1988 truck cab. I haven’t yet removed the truck cab and am slightly confused as to how the mirrors and visors are fitted. Is there a full length plate that runs behind the leading edge inside the headlining with captive nuts and if so do...

I have recently bought a 1988 90 truck cab 2.5 petrol with 25,000 miles and in absolutely original condition. I have bought an estate top and sides and intend to fit it soon. The question is, at that date, should the rear door have 2 or hinges? I have to buy a new door and there seem to be both...

I have just bought an 1988 petrol 90 truck cab. My usual insurer wants to insure it as commercial, says over 25 years is a classic and won’t do agreed value. Two classic insurers said it wasn’t a classic! Can anyone please recommend a classic insurer that will cover it?

I have just added a 1988 pre defender 90 2.5 petrol to my stable of 2 series 3. There is a good free download for parts and workshop manuals for series vehicles, is anyone aware of similar for the 90.

I’ve just taken my newly restored petrol series 3 for a 5 mile run. It ran really well but on return it is making massive backfires and emitting black smoke. I also noticed that the engine is very hot but the radiator cold. Any Ideas?

Is there anyone in North Cornwall, I’m in the Bodmin Wadebridge area, who could spend an hour or so to drive my two series 3. Over the past 3 years I have completely rebuilt a 73 and a 74. My problem is that they both drive differently with different noises and not having driven either before...

I have rebuilt a series 3 hardtop which had a perforated vinyl headlining in the cab. Having made a new lining and metal inserts I am struggling with the forward fixings on the windscreen. I would really appreciate detailed photos of the L shaped bracket positions and the curve at each front...

I have rebuilt a series 3 2.25 88” . I replaced the wiring loom, alternator but left the engine as it runs very well. On starting it never fires while cranking but consistently starts as the key is released and runs perfectly thereafter. Is this normal or have I made wrong connections somewhere?

paddock sent me the top hose pictured and the one I need is the bottom one pictured. Strangely, in the parts manual, the top one is pictured as a 2.6 hose and the bottom one a 2.25 hose but both have the same part no. Paddock say they have supplied 300 of the longer hose with no complaints and...

I’ve painted this panel but I’m b******d if I know where it goes! Any clues?

I have recently finished a late series 3 rebuild with adjustable seat runners and seat bases. I am currently coming to the end of a complete refurb of a 1973 series 3 with non adjustable seats. There were no seat bases and I would like to know if this is correct and if so what secures the seat...

I am getting to the end of a full series 3 restoration with new chassis. I am missing 2 right angle brackets that attach the inner front chassis vertical lugs to the front of the tub. They may have slotted holes on the bulkhead vertical. I can find no reference to them on any parts diagrams. Can...

I’m ready to install engine and gearbox onto a new Richards Chassis. I have an engine crane. Any ideas as to which to put in first would be much appreciated. I can access the chassis either from the side or the front with the crane.

I am doing a complete renovation of an early series 3 including Richards chassis. Now the axles have been rebuilt and new parabolic springs delivered any ideas how a 72 year old man should proceed. Assemble the axles and springs and jack up, put springs in first and thread the axles through or...

Does anyone have an alternative to the cheap aftermarket backplate brake adjusters? Mine stripped after on adjustment.

I have just finished a complete restoration of an 83 series 3 and enjoyed it so much am starting on a 73 series 3. The engine bay has been altered over the years and I am looking for pictorial reference showing me where stuff should be, particularly in reference to layout of non servo braking...

I have recently completely renovated a late series 3 and enjoyed it so much I bought a 1973 series 3 petrol to do it again. This one has been messed about with a lot over the years and I’m looking for a correct engine bay picture showing how it should be laid out, particularly the brake layout...