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I have seen some references to cheap "Classic" insurance on here in the past and am hoping that someone can point me in the right direction. I have just had my Third party 3,000 mile limited insurance renewal from Sureterm for my standard 1978 series 3 109. They are telling me it is a cracking...

Have put my spare on the bonnet and been told to fit extra bonnet catches to stop it flying up when going along. Are these readily available ? I have looked on the "Paddocks" website and couldn't see any !

I have a series 3 long wheelbase and the brakes work fine but need a lot of pressure on the pedal. I drove a friends series 2 short wheel base the other day and thought that he had a servo fitted the brakes were so sharp. Is this to be expected or should mine be better?

My engine has recently started to run on when I switch off. Since fitting a new webber it runs like a dream and tickover is great but it has just started this running on. Will this be timing or something else? I remember seeing an article on timing not long ago but can't find it now. Any advice...

I,ve recently fitted a recon gearbox,which is going well except that the transfer lever just touches the metalwork and makes a squeak. I have had a look and the box seems to sit half inch or so too far over the drivers side. I have loosened all the bolts on the mounting brackets but there...

My series 3 door seals are pretty chewed up and seem to be letting in more water then usual. I spoke to a guy at the spares shop and he said that a lot of people use a one piece Defender seal although he didn't have any idea how difficult a fit it is. Has anyone done this? was it worth it?

I have just fitted an army reconditioned gearbox. It had been sitting around for a few years after reconditioning. I am having problems getting it into gear especially when cold. Once going it is great . I have driven it for several miles and it is a bit easier now but is still quite difficult...

Hi everyone, I have just joined up. I have owned Discovery's for the last 10 years and last year I got hold of a series 3 109. I have used it a lot and this year am hoping to do some refurbishing. I have got a new gearbox for it and hope to do several other bits and bobs. Will probably be...

Hi everyone, I have been looking in for a while and have just joined up, I am hoping that someone can give me some advice. I have a series 3 109 which is in pretty good condition but the rear door has rotted away.A friend has suggested that I should replace it with a Defender door which could...