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    Series 3 Higher gearing

    OK, following responses to my earlier question about Ashcroft high ratio transfer box mod, it seems that it may be too high for the standard 2.25 petrol engine. I know lots have changed to 3.54:1 diffs - how is this mod for normal day-to-day driving? I would use an overdrive but am reluctant to...
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    Series 3 Ashcroft high ratio transfer box

    Has anyone on here done the Ashcroft conversion to high ratio transfer box, if so were there any problems? I've heard its a good conversion to do to improve normal driveability day to day, so I'm thinking about it. Are any special tools needed? Thanks in anticipation
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    Differentials

    Hi I've heard that RR diffs will fit a S3 and have the effect of an overdrive (but obviously in all gears and 4wd). Question is what diffs will fit a 1982 S3? There seems to be several types out there - 2 pin, 4 pin, 10 spline, 24 spline. Anyone got a definitive guide as to what diff out of...
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    SWB Van roof liner

    Hi Anyone know if a defender 90 roof liner will fit a Series 3 88 without excessive mods? Anyone already fitted one? Thanks.
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    MOT Test - Emissions

    Hi all Having just started resurrecting my recent acquisition I'm wondering if an 1982 Series 3 is checked for emissions for the MOT. Anyone know please. Thanks in anticipation.
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    Series 3 Brakes

    Having read many posts with brake bleeding problems I wonder if anyone has tried a minor mod? I have an 1982 SWB with twin leading shoe on the front axle. Lots of posts suggest that bleeding this set up is difficult, so when I replace all the brake pipes I was thinking of routing the short pipe...
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    New to Landrovers

    Hi all I have recently acquired my first Landy - a 1982 Series 3 SWB petrol project. I'm based in the wilds of the Scottish Borders, well away from the mainstream parts suppliers :( so most of the "repairs" will be make do and mend as best I can. No doubt I will be a frequent vistor here to...
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