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    Fitting the inlet/exhaust manifolds

    Ok so I've discovered I've got an intake leak at the manifold. Its a 1975 2.25 petrol. Now after having the head refurbished I fitted the manifold with the 1 piece gasket. Is this correct or should I have use the 2 individual gaskets on the inlet with nothing on the exhaust? I need to get this...
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    Compression test results

    Compression test results. Ok I've got a bit of a misfire and done a.compression test it's a 2.25 petrol. I'm getting 130,100,120,130. Now I'm hoping it's just a burnt valve that's causing my low.compresion on No2 cylinder. Apart from an endoscope or taking the head off is there any way of...
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    Fuel pump issues Series 3

    Ok after getting the Series 3 2.25 petrol ready for the road I’ve been having problems getting it to run properly. I didn’t seem to be getting fuel up to the carb so fitted a new fuel pump which packed in almost straight away. Britpart. That was replaced with another Britpart one and all seemed...
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    Seat belts in a Series 3.

    Can someone post a pic of where the buckles mount on a Series 3? I got a set of belts from the breakers when I got a load of other parts but I cant see how the buckles will bolt on. I thought they bolted through the front of the bulkhead and onto the chassis but the buckles foul the lip. It...
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    Agreed value insurance

    Ok so I’ve nearly finished the rebuild of the Series 3 and I am looking for an agreed value on it. I have just insured it with Adrian Flux and they have said they require 7 colour photos and then they will agree a value with me. So what sort of money should I be looking at? I am thinking of...
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    Series 3 dash trim part No?

    Does anyone have a part No for the rubber trim on a Series 3 Dash? Thanks. Norrie.
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    Selkirk classic car show tomorrow 16th.

    Anyone going to Selkirk tomorrow? Norrie.
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    Dash recovering

    I'm looking to recover my top and bottom dash. Has anyone done this and how much material did you use? Thanks. Norrie.
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    Battery isolating switch

    Ok after reading some horror stories of dash fires etc I’m thinking of fitting a bis switch to enable me to isolate all the electrics at once. Where do you guys have them fitted and where can you buy a good quality one. I’m thinking on the seat box somewhere. Norrie.
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    Riveting the roof gutter back on.

    Ok so the roof is painted ready to be riveted back onto the roof gutter after galvanising. Now I was going to hire a rivet squeezer from Bits 4 Landys but there is a 3 week waiting list as it is out at the moment with another 2 people waiting. Does anyone have one they could sell me or lend to...
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    Roof and sides installation.Series 3.

    Ok so I’ve managed to get my arse back into gear and started working on the Landy again. Does someone have some pics on how the sides bolt down onto the tub? I’ve fitted the new seals today with a bit of Tiger seal just to hold them in place. I plan on fitting the sides loose before fitting the...
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    Headliner

    Ok so I've just painted my roof inside and out and someone said in the winter it will condensate and drip all over the seats etc. So my question is what have you guys done? I was thinking about getting some of the carpet that they use on the inside of camper conversions. Thanks. Norrie.
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    Bulkhead alignment

    Ok so I have went to for the doors on ky Series 3after rebuilding the tub etc and the drivers one won't shut. I have measured the gap and it's 1cm tighter at the drivers side. When I got the car it had doors on it that wernt to bad out of alighnment and since i never removed the bulkhead thought...
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    Part no query

    Ok so when I got my Series 3 it had Defender doors on it but I have gone back to Series doors. i got a used lock for the passenger door but bought a new one for the drivers door. On the passenger lock there is a thin shim that goes between the lock and the door. Does anyone have a part no for...
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    Series 3 spark plugs

    Ok I am having trouble identifying what spark plug my Series 3 2.25 petrol should have. It has NGK bp5efs in there at the moment. I bought a set of spark plugs from Paddocks Champion but they don't fit. I think it's a high compression engine as the engine no starts with 901 but not sure. I...
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    Door strikers

    Ok so my Series 3 had Defender doors when I bought it and I have reverted to Series 3 doors. I see that the strikers are completely different. Do I just need the new striker plates or will I need anything else? Also are they normally shimmed or just bolt straight on? Thanks. Norrie .
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    Another part I don't know where it goes.

    Ok I have found another part that I don't know where it goes. Does anyone know where this goes? Norrie.
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    Where do these parts go?

    Ok can someone tell me where these go please? Thanks. Norrie.
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    Tub fitment.

    Ok so I'm nearly ready to refit the tub back on once I finish painting it. What advice can you give on getting it all aligned properly? Do I need to fit the doors at the same time? Thanks. Norrie .
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    Grease nipple sizes

    Ok so I tried to grease my prop shaft today but none of the grease nipples will take grease. I took off the one on the prop shaft slide and it’s definately not blocked. The grease just comes out the side. So my question is do Land Rovers have a funny size grease nipple? I’ve just got a standard...
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