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  1. Mattress

    Gearbox From Down Under

    It was that video that promoted me to go looking for an account of a gearbox being removed from underneath. I guess I’ll just have to wait till the Aussie guy needs to do the job!
  2. Mattress

    Gearbox From Down Under

    Good advice mate. It's certainly a job I'll leave until absolutely necessary. I'll make sure to document it when its done.
  3. Mattress

    Gearbox From Down Under

    Does anyone have any experience or point me in the direction of any material that shows a gearbox being removed from underneath a Series? I've found a few references to upgrading to a bolt in crossmember for future benefit, however I have not found any accounts of carrying out the act itself...
  4. Mattress

    Series 3 LWB from Lewes to Monmouth (ish)

    Hi All Just returned from Monmouth to Worthing having been let down by a no-show courier. I need some advice on getting my S3 delivered from Lewes Road, Framfield to Birches Road, Penallt before Christmas. I booked early with this guy and he's wasted three weeks of my deadline. My alternative...
  5. Mattress

    1980 Series III LWB Restoration.

    My attention has solely been on the wiring since the last post. Somebody has clearly been in there before me and not finished the job of converting over from the military setup. This made it a little difficult to find my way around but with the help of the diagrams found on...
  6. Mattress

    1980 Series III LWB Restoration.

    I managed to get the exhaust system installed. The kit didn't accommodate for the extended spring mounts at the back so I've got a bit of a clearance issue there. The mounting flange between the downpipe and centre pipe is also very close to the bracket for the hanger above it. It doesn't rattle...
  7. Mattress

    1980 Series III LWB Restoration.

    Since fitting the new alternator I have fitted a new water pump, exhaust manifold and full exhaust system. The spark plugs also needed replacing as you can see from the pic! For reference it is possible to fit the exhaust without a lift if you jack up the nearside front as much as you dare and...
  8. Mattress

    1980 Series III LWB Restoration.

    This evenings task was fitting a replacement alternator. I decided to retain the dual belt setup so I swapped over the pulley. This involved splitting the unit to reveal the armature which can be safely held in a vice. Seemed like the best way to do it if you've only got a socket set. This...
  9. Mattress

    1980 Series III LWB Restoration.

    I have now completed the chassis welding. The next task is to identify and fix all the leaky bits. I have also discovered that I have the Salisbury diff and extended suspension mounts similar to the 1 ton spec. Mine is clearly a MOD spec vehicle though but its nice to have the beefy upgrades.
  10. Mattress

    1980 Series III LWB Restoration.

    I was also surprised by how strong it was compared to the bumper its attached to. I had to wrestle the last bolt free and pulled the head of the bolt clean through the bumper. I've been preparing the chassis ready for the new outrigger. What is the routine with the extra material that comes...
  11. Mattress

    1980 Series III LWB Restoration.

    Further inspection of the rotten outrigger. Luckily the damage is contained to the outrigger and the hidden part of the frame. I will also order a new bolt as its clearly going to be sacrificed during removal. Removed the bull bar too!
  12. Mattress

    1980 Series III LWB Restoration.

    Agreed on the bull bar, reduces access to the engine bay too.
  13. Mattress

    1980 Series III LWB Restoration.

    This is the beginning of the restoration of my 1980 series 3. The first goal is to get it road legal then road trip it to Wales from where it currently resides in the South East of England. I have a deadline of a year max as the barn it's kept in is scheduled for conversion. So if I'm not...
  14. Mattress

    New to it all

    Hi All Just bought my first Land Rover! It's a 1980 series III LWB. I've known about it for a couple of years and always shown an interest so as soon as the owner said he was selling it I jumped at the chance. It's a serious project, last MOT in 1993, lots of work to do so I will be starting a...
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