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    Series 3 Vacuum advance

    1972 Series 3, 2.25 petrol engine with new Weber Carb and electronic ignition, both fitted back end of last year by a garage. Running really well, no problems at all. All of a sudden while doing about 40mph, cough, splutter, terrible misfiring. Made it home though. Couple of days later, drove it...
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    Series 3 1972 ongoing renovation

    So, although I’ve been on here several times, mostly to ask for advice, I thought I should try and at least start recording my fettling on a 1972 Series 3. I bought her from a lad who lived on a beach and used ‘Lucy’ To drag boats to and from the water. I needed a workhorse that could easily be...
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    Series 3 Tropical roof renovation

    Hi everyone, So, planning to do some work on my 1972 series 3 over Christmas. I have a tropical roof and all round it the paint is flaking and the spacers are crumbling.... basically it’s quite scabby looking. My plan is to remove the internal roof lining (and refurb the vents - existing rivets...
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    Series 3 Kill switch

    Hi there, Just in the process of getting a ‘72 Series 3 (2.25 petrol) up to some sort of scratch. Now, I have had some interest from the roadside and even been approached to sell the thing..... quite why is beyond me cause it’s a right old state at the mo. So, I’m thinking maybe I should beef up...
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    Series 3 1972 88 rear windows

    Hi there. Well, I think she is just about ready to get on the road for the first time in years. Just about to start some basic tarting up and I would very much like to replace the rear windows. I know there are various option to do so however, I would very much like some advice on what would be...
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    Series 3 Can’t find gears

    Hi there. Got a 72 Series 3. I am really struggling to find a gear, engine on or off. However, I can always find reverse and sometimes, if I engage reverse and move a bit, I can very occasionally find all the gears. I have a new clutch in it, done by a garage but there only seems to be...
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    Series 3 Search for bits

    Hi there, I am trying to find a couple of metal plates for the gears and knobs etc. Namely (according to the Haynes manual): Transfer lever seal retainer (Hi - Lo ratio part 23) Operating rod cover plate (4WD selector part 25) I am pretty sure I can get the gators/seals but struggling to find...
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    Series 3 Temperature gauge reading hot

    Hi there, my first question as a new Series 3 owner and as a new member. I have just bought a 1972 S3 and going to try my best to breathe some new life into the old girl. However, I believe it has a early Landrover 90 engine, from what I have been told was a crossover period..... the garage told...
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    Series 3 novice from Bedale, North Yorkshire.

    Hi there, not just new to having a Series 3 but also to forums..... I hope I post this in the right place. I’m not going to lie, I have very little to offer in terms of vehicle knowledge but I hope to change this in time, perhaps with some help from others. Just bought a 72 Series 3 and...
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