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Hi all Just posting this for future reference more than anything so it can be searched for if needed. I’m in the process of rebuilding a zenith carb and noticed that the top cover/choke section was missing the ventilation screw/jet which forms part of the economy device. Apparently this is...

Hi all Currently have a Weber fitted to my 2.25 petrol S3. Happy enough with it but could do with a little more oompf between 40-50mph and not the best at a cold start. Having read up on the differences between a Weber and a Zenith, I’m currently in the process of attempting my first rebuild of...

Evening all Had a lovely day yesterday collecting our Christmas tree in my series 3 until I heard a clattering noise and something definitely falling off the vehicle 😱. Have been back to the road this evening and the only debris that looks like it could have come from Solihull’s finest is a...

Afternoon all. Just tried to follow the green book and cannot seem to get the wiper motor removed. I can only get the wheel box drive cable so far then will not pull out any further? I’ve removed the union nut but can only pull the drive cable out so far. Wipers have been removed. All ideas...

Hi all Me again! Recently fitted canvas cover which has been great but during recent hard rain noticed that water is spraying in to the rear from the eyelet of the rear flap either side all over my new rear seats. 🫣 A minor inconvenience but wonder if there should be a rubber grommet or...

Hi all Just fitted a set of Exmoor trim hood sticks. Was previously a hard top which I removed. There was no seal on the top of the windscreen itself and as such the sharks tooth header rail has bolted directly to the top of the windscreen - this doesn’t seem right to me and seems an obvious...

Hi all Slowly working my way around all the bits and pieces I need to change/replace/improve/burn/bin etc on my S3 but one of the items recently replaced by a local garage (door seals) I’m really unhappy with. The standard one piece seals seem to actually be more for 90/Defender and do not fit...

Evening all. I have a late (1982) Series 3. I understand that the correct headlight bezel colour is silver on these latter models and not body coloured. I have bought and some replacement bezels which are bare aluminium but I assume these should be painted? Any idea on the correct silver colour...

Morning all Happy Bank Holiday Weekend! In the hope that we may have some sunshine over the summer months I want to convert my hardtop to a canvas tilt. However I need a tailgate - ideally already in marine blue to try to match the patina of my existing paintwork. Does anyone have a spare...

Hi guys Was on here a few months back looking at potential purchase of a S3. Thanks to everyone who helped back then as I’ve finally taken the plunge down the deep dark rabbit hole and bought a 1982 S3 88” 2.25 petrol. Might have bitten off a bit more than I can chew already 😬 but seems to be...

Hi Guys Still on the search for a suitable S3. Out of interest where can I find a suitable gauge for current market values of different series so I know roughly what is a good deal etc? I’ve got Maurice Thurman’s excellent buyers guide which talks in % of station wagon values with 109’s less...

Hi all. A very long time lurker and hopefully soon to be an owner. Appreciate any help you can give to me here. I’ve been wanting a S2a/3 for years and finally am in a fortunate position to buy. I’ve looked at a 1971 S3 which drives really well, starts first time, chassis looks fine etc but...