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Hi - I replaced my solenoid becasue the old one was clicking. I connected all the wires as per the old one and the Landy now starts fine. But now the charge light is burning bright and not going out. It seems likely that I did something wrong. As the photos (attached) show the old one didn't...

My wiring has been in a bit of a tangle for a while, but I have at last got round to sorting out the dashboard and getting the heater duct sorted out. Now that the clocks are back in the binnacle, everything electrical seems to working OK (switches, lights, ignition etc.) but the temp guage...

This one is irresistable! But I wonder whether my better half would agree ... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Series-One-Diesel-88-CHASSIS-NUMBER-ONE-1957-first-one-off-production-/231831870957

I've been repainting my SIII 88 CSW. It took a couple of weeks to deal with the bits of rust on the bulkhead and remove the old paint. Yesterday I finally applied the first coat of top-coat. Attached is a link to a time-lapse sequence which shows the transformation. Still a lot to do but finally...

I am repainting my S3. It used to be a public authority vehicle painted bright yellow. The chap who bought it from the council obviously didn't like the yellow so painted it Limestone. Unfortunately he was ina bit of hurry and didn't do enough preparation and now the paint comes off when it's...

I am planning to repaint my Series 3. I have a compressor and spray gun so that is the way I intend to go. Choosing the paint has me confused. Tractol 'single pack enamel' costs £30 fo 5 litres here whereas 5L. of 'synthetic coach and machinery enamel' from these people costs £120. It seems to...

Hi - my brake pedal is sticking a bit and I have to raise it with my foot to get the brakes off completely. From reading the Forum I know there is a spindle lubricating bolt I need to remove to get some oil in there but I can't find it. I guess it is under the servo? How do I get to it? Is it in...

I have fiddled with my dash wiring and am left with a stray wire with no apparent place to connect it. In the first photo it's the purple wire coming from the indicator switch. I think it is the wire that operates the head light flashing as that is what doesn't work now ... To explain how I...

Can anybody tell me what the specifications for my 1982 S3 Safari steering column are - I think it's 36 spline but how may mm is the shaft (I have seen it described as 17mm and 16mm) and what TPI? I have got myself a good looking 17" steering wheel, but I need to find a steering boss and...

Hi, I'd appreciate any advice on my problem. My S3 has been off the road for quite a while. I've been working through the problems and getting near to my MOT. I was testing all the little things on Monday and took it for a spin round the field, but after some time, it just cut out when...

Hi - my 1982 S3 failed its MOT on grounds of stiff steering and a dodgy OSF wheel bearing. I replaced the track end rods with only moderate difficulty and started tackling the bearing today. Armed with Buster's article I started confidently but soon realised that with free wheeling hubs there...

Hi - I am getting close to taking my S3 for its MOT. Just running through the MOT checklist yesterday I found that both tail lamps were not working. Removing the lenses I found that the bulbs lit if you held them in but the slots for the lugs are loose and the bulbs are just slipping out. The...

Hi does anyone have a spare bracket for a Series 3 88" back seat - ie the bit on which the seat base pivots (see photo) or point me to a supplier? Actually, I just need half of the bracket as I have the bit which bolts to the seat but the bit that bolts to the tub is lost. So if you have a...

Hi, I've just bought a great Series 3 - only problem is it's a non-runner. You can see the sad story of the PO here and here. The short version is that there is a sheared-off bolt extraction bit in one of the three bolts attaching the thermostat housing to the cylinder head. Photo attached...

Hi, I've just bought a 1981 S3 88in Safari. As it will be a rolling restoration (something to work on with my son) and I am not very familiar with Land Rovers, I thought it best to join the forum as I'll be needing advice. The S3 is in brilliant shape underneath - looks like a galvanised...