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Hi all I am just finishing rebuilding the axles on my S3 88" and am trying to decide wether i should fit RR classic or series diffs. I will be running 7.50's for the extra ground clearance and is powered by a 2.5TD. Will i be running the risk of overgearing it and potentially braking the...

Hi Does any body know if it's possible to do most gearbox repairs in situ? I need to do the input and output bearings and sort the gear selection out at least. I know the engine, floorpans and seatbox will need to come out but any other tips? Thanks, Mike

Hi I am moving to the Hinckley area in the near future and my series 3 (pile of bits at the moment) will be going with me. Does anybody know of or have spare workshop space where i would be able to store/work on her? thanks in advance Mike

Hi, i currently have a 2.5TD engine in my Series 3 that i would like to replace with a Discovery 200TDi. Is it possible to fit the exhaust manifold from the 2.5TD onto the 200TDi? I ask because i have the proper steve parker exhaust to fit (and i am tight and don't want to shell out for the...

Hi everybody I am currently running 7.50 tyres on my 88" series 3 (2.5TD engine). I have been offered a pair of range rover 10 spline diffs. Has anybody used this combo? Does it make the gearing too tall?

Hi I have just fitted a truck cab to my series 3 and was wondering how anybody else has sorted the seat belts (bit of an afterthought). Is it possible to use 3 point inertia belts with a high mounting as per the hardtops, or do i need to stick with the fixed ones mounted on the bulkhead behind...

Hi, i've just been offered a pair of range rover classic axles and would like to fit them to my series 3 a)to improve the gearing b)to give me discs all round. Just wondering whether it is easier to take the diffs/hubs/brakes and put them onto the series casing or weld series spring hangers to...

Hi, i'm thinking of fiting parabolics on my swb s3 to hopefully improve comfort when driving on road and forest tracks (i don't intend doing any serious off roading or trialling). I was wondering if there are any particular makes to avoid and which ones will be good for all round use?

Hi, does anyone know of a workshop i could rent in mid Gloucestershire. It turns out my S3 is in worse nick than i thought and needs some serious work. Thanks in advance, Mike

Hi, the swivels on my series 3 are showing some pitting, is this an MOT failure? If so what parts would i need to overhaul? Thanks in advance

Hi, i am in the process of putting a 2.5TD into a series 3 (previously petrol). Do i need to use the timer relay from a 90/110 or just the series glowplug resistor? If i need to use the relay do you know what the terminal connections are? Do i need to use a fuse? If so what rating does it need...