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Thanks for that. I have subsequently watched some videos on YT an came to that conclusion. Given that it was recon'd box & ok for a short while I wonder if the 8 bolts holding the diff together may have worked loose. It looks like I can't get to these by removing the sump so it'll need to go on...

I have a S3 with a 300TDI/R380/LT230 from a 95 disco. Last year I fitted a recon transfer case which was great for a while but quickly developed a lot of backlash in the diff. Front front prop shaft makes a awful noise on overrun and light throttle, esp on the motorway. The problem disappears...

Sorry, the above should read 28D rather than 22D. I’m actually pretty happy with the current ratios as it’s mainly used on the road. As hardy as they might be it doesn’t seem to have taken kindly to the front output seal giving up and being driven down the length of the M3 without oil. If I’m...

Hi, I have a ex Discovery (I’m told) 300TDi/R380/LT230 transplanted into a Late S3. I’m looking replace the transfer box with a recon item. My serial number is 22D5176533F. So, 22D is a 1.222 ratio.` I assume this is a reduction so 1.22 is higher ratio than 1.6? ‘I’ve found some recon...

Thanks Bantam. UJ are fine. There is about 30deg of backlash in the diff.

I have a late S3 with a 300TDi and R380. There is a lot of backlash in the front diff and a clonking sound when decelerating at under 10mph. It won’t clonk under hard braking or when accelerating. So, basically, when the pinion is unloaded the front prop shaft is flapping about. I can’t think of...

The issue as I see it is more the attitude of the cops, who are policing it, while the DVLA administer it. Having a disagreement with the DVLA over what should be stated on the V5 is a non acute situation. The vehicle can simply kept off the road & not be used while the paperwork is sorted with...

I didn't & wouldn't. I bought it like that with a view to putting it back to a V8.

I looked at the new regulations regarding Historic vehicle's and engine conversions when I was planning to change the engine in my Mk2 Gilbern invader. There were so many differing opinions floating around the internet that I decided to go to the horse's mouth and read the Act of Parliament...

Thanks guys. My understanding is that the oil shocks move too slowly (over damped) for the parabolic spring to provide the additional movement - basically stops it working, hence the gas shocks. I'm trying to get a handle on what's currently on the truck. Looking at this...

I found https://www.stage1v8.org.uk and some of the answers over there. On further inspection the PAS does appear to be the ZF system that the MOD used. The internals of the steering relay are the same as the regular S2/3 item with a different body. I've ordered the bits to rebuild it. Any...

I've now fixed the bulk of the electrical & cooling issues and have it running reliably so, I've had a chance to get more acquainted with the landy. There is a receipt for the front parabolic springs but no mention of dampers. Attached are a couple of pic's of the dampers which look fairly...

Thanks Tottot. Show's what little I know! Are they heavy duty springs? Most of the ones I've seen advertised are 2 leaves up front & 3 leaves on the back. The most modern vehicle I have ever owned is 1999 Fiat Ducato so, I'm not really too aware of how modern cars drive. I gave the steering arms...

Thanks for the comments. I've attached some pictures of the suspension. It looks like the front springs are 3 leaf parabolic (heavy duty) on 1 ton hangers. The rear.... are they heavy duty? They appear to be on 1 ton hangers and there are extensions to the bump stops all round. My research...

HI Tottot, I have read some discussion that indicated that some of the larger Series 3's like military ambulances had anti roll bars fitted. While I'm not going to be loading it up too much I will have my windsurfing gear on the roof which is probably about 100kg up high so, body roll will be...

Thanks for that Rob. I never thought about it squirming around on the springs but that it exactly what it feels like. I'll look at some Defender Panhard rods & Anti roll bars with a view to fabricating some brackets. All of which has become low priority as the electrical gremlins are emerging...

Hi All, I've just bought a late Series 3 109 Station Wagon after a 15 year hiatus. It has blue parabolic springs on the front & what look like heavy duty leaf springs on the back. The ride at the back end is pretty jarring (front seems ok - for a landy). It will get 99% road use with out...