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I'm in the process of getting my bulkhead repaired and was very pleasantly surprised at the costs involved. Blasting has cost me all of £25 and I've been quoted around £90 to galvanise. I'll post what the actual cost was when it's done. The cost of welding in new footwells to a good standard and...

I've just had my dash panels powdercoated as my yellow peril begins a slow post accident rebuild. It seems I will need some more of the tiny plastic locaters that the self tappers screw into (ie the ones that secure the vent lever mounts) I can't seem to find any on the web.. any suggestions...

As a relative newbie to Land Rover rebuilds I thought I'd share some of the tools I've found useful. The Halfords professional 150 piece set - when on special offer! (around £100) A set of imperial spanners (car boot sale) LED rechargeable work light, with magnetic mount and moveable head...

My SWB 1982 Series has been intercepted by a Calibra with the following results.. Land rover | Facebook I had restored it on galvanised chassis with 200tdi conversion.. and I took out a policy from Adrian Flux with agreed value of £5000. However at just 16:30 on the day policy began...

I have a restored on galavanised chassis 1982 SWB Series 3 with 200tdi conversion.. and I took out a policy from Adrian Flux with agreed value of £5000. However at just 16:30 on the day policy began a Calibra pulled out in front of me with the result that the vehicle is a write off. Now here the...

I have a restored on galavanised chassis 1982 SWB Series 3 with 200tdi conversion.. and I took out a policy from Adrian Flux with agreed value of £5000. However at just 16:30 on the day policy began a Calibra pulled out in front of me with the result that the vehicle is a write off. Now here the...

My 1982 SWB Series is having a birthday! I have a new 1:9 head converted to unleaded to go on and attached to this is a Weber 32/34 carb. An extensive web search has covered most aspects but I'm still unsure about the fuel return line. Do I need to braze a return connection to the fuel tank or...

I'm just catching up on a few little jobs on my 1982 2.25 Petrol Series 3. At MOT time the inspector pointed out some movement in the rear output bearing. The handbrake drum can me moved around 2-3mm max from side to side. I've removed the drum and the castle nut and there is a small amount of...

I've had the gearbox out to deal with it's incontinence issues but I can't remember where the brake return spring tab bolts on to. Its a SWB series 3 1982. The spring connects the handbrake to.....any ideas!! I have a large 'washer' with a hole that it connects to and a bolt but no evident...

I found this yesterday, maybe you already know about it but if not here it is! Legion Land Rover Colombia :::::: Bienvenidos!!

When we were lads my Dad had a 109 safari. I seem to recall there is a way of looking up when vehicles were last taxed. I think it was mentioned once in LRO mag but I can't remember which one!! Anyone else remember? Thanks!

Hi, Does anyone know how to change the lock barrel on a 2002 defender rear door? This is the most recent type of door with central locking. A part number would be helpful too so I can shop around for one! Thanks!

I've got some paddocks front mud flaps for my SWB series. Any ideas where they fit on? They seem a bit wide to go between the wing and bulkhead/steering box support. Thanks!

I'm looking for a screen frame for my series 3, is a 2/2a the same? Thanks!

Dopey pointed out to me the series 2 club are getting an order together see: Heated screen prices so I thought I'd spread the word!! Seems like they expect around £100 a pair!

My Kenlowe temp switch is rather temperamental (it's the one with the wire under the top hose, and I've been told that a top hose switch is much more reliable. I like the x-fan unit but I've found this unit Water Temp Gauge Radiator Hose Sensor Adaptor 34mm hose on eBay (end time 31-Dec-09...

Just brainstorming as I refurbish my yellow series, has anyone ever used a pair of series windscreen washer jets as headlamp washers?

I'm in the process of fitting some steps for my 6 and 9 yr old passengers! This was fine til the worn hinges catch on them so upgraded them but thought now I should repair bulkhead and that means new paint and so on until it's a full body over haul!! In the process though I came across some...