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Hi, My wiper motor shorted out and the wiring feeding it nearly caught fire. Fortunately the landy was saved but i now have no wipers. The sheathing melted along the entire length and caused some minor damager to other parts of the harness hence just getting a new one. I am intending to order...

Hi, I need a new set (x5) AT tyres for my SWB series 3. It currently has Nankang 'wide conquerer' 7.50 x 16 on what I believe are early discovery steel wheels. I can't seem to find them now so assuming they are no longer made. Im quite happy with the overall look of the wheel/tyre so I need...

Hi, I've just put my front axle back on and need to replace all the brake lines, shoes and cylinders. (1980 SWB 88 2.25 petrol) Is there/what is the best complete brake line kit and where from? I also need to get a flaring tool so any suggestions there? Or is it a case of ordering everything...

Hi, I am in the process of putting my front axle back together after some chassis repairs. My question is that my drag link and steering arm sit above the arms on the swivel housings with the track rod ends facing down (I hope that makes sense). So the arms on the swivels are fixed at the...

Hi all, Currently rebuilding my 1980 SIII 2.25p. just about ready to put the front axle back on and I’m curious. Do I need a steering damper? What’s the primary benefit. the vehicle is mainly used on road, with the occasional ‘easy’ green lanes. Thanks Dan

Hi all, Tomorrow a friend and I might be in the devils punch bowl area, hind head down the A3. looking for some green lanes we might be able to tick off whilst we are there. Land cruiser and disco 4. Nothing too serious just some basics whilst in the area. anyone any ideas? Obviously I’ve...

Hi all, End of the month is the beginning of my chassis resto. I had planned on welding the repairs myself with the help of a friend who is a competent welder. However they are now not available. Anyone have a recommendation for a mobile welder based in Oxfordshire or nearby who could do the...

Hi all, Looking for the Best manufacturer/supplier for a front 1/4 chassis? Thanks, Dan

Hi all, 11 plate disco 4. I’ve just been given the use of a disco 4 for work purposes where I will likely do some ‘light’ off roading. Green lanes, forestry tracks and fields nothing too complex or tough to be expected. The vehicle has a front mounted winch hidden behind the original front...

Hi everyone. I’ve had my 1980 88’ series 3 2.25 petrol for about 12 months now and it’s been on the road for maybe the first 3 of those! After diagnosing fault after fault I’ve decided to do a minor restoration on my driveway. Unfortunately I’ve no warm dry garage due to the listing & covenant...

Hey, Found my starting problem to be a broken ignition switch. Fell apart when I started to inspect. Annoyed I hadn’t checked it sooner. For some reason I assumed it was engine bay end. Lesson learnt there. I’ve bought what I believe to be the new one which fits the barrel perfectly but the...

Hi all, Took my front bumper off this weekend to assess what I thought was a small patch of rust. Obviously I had underestimated it! Does the collective think this is beyond repair? I was hoping to patch her up for another year or two. Thinking I could get some repair sections and patch them...

Hi everyone, I don’t suppose anyone in or around oxford has a gasket going spare for a zenith carb. Took mine apart for a fuelling issue and as one would expect the gasket was shot and needs replacing. Obviously due to being so close to Xmas I won’t get one from the internet this side of...

Hey everyone, I recently bought a durite capillary oil pressure gauge to use as a temp install to assess the pressure due to low warning light coming on and staying on whilst engine running (otherwise running normally). However, the adapter doesn’t fit. Any ideas where I can get one that will...

Evening. So I've been using my series 3 2.25 petrol on a few shortish runs to pick up the dog etc. Its been running fine, occasional miss fire but nothing concerning. The oil pressure light is now coming on and staying on. Previously it had flickered on at idle and then gone off as soon as...

Might have embarrassed myself this evening ‍♂️ Took the old girl out for a spin now that she’s running...ish and she died on me a few miles from home. Couldn’t get her started again. Called the AA to recover me home - turns out I may have run out of fuel. What an idiot!! Anyone else made the...

Hey, I've been having numerous problems with the ignition on my 1980 SIII 2.25 petrol. Managed to get it running but still not happy with it. Considering taking it to a land rover specialist to get the timing and general running adjusted. anyone have any suggestions for places to take it...

Hi, 2.25 petrol series 3 1980 So after diagnosing a weak spark I managed to get the car going by giving a direct feed to the coil from the battery. Still no ideas what is causing the weak spark. However, took the old girl out for a spin and 100m from home she died and now can’t get her...

Hi everyone, I posted the other day about my ignition problems and that I was thinking about moving to an electronic ignition. I can see there are numerous options, ranging from cheap britpart to expensive lumenition magic. I'm tempted by the middle of the road (at least expense wise)...

Hi everyone, I’ve got a series 3 2.25 petrol 1980. Ignition problems. Seemingly inconsistent spark at the points can’t really work out what it is. Thinking about going electronic ignition if anyone has any thoughts? But whilst looking at it I noticed the below wire was hanging loose. I’m not...