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hi there, I need some help to sort out why my batteries are not charging. I don't know how to test if the alternator is giving voltage... the series 3 is a ex-military version with the 24 volts system , alternator the AC5/24 model (31 amps at 27.5V) model if that helps. Wiring is connected...

hello there, I need some help from the proffesionals to get my 2.25 good running again.. This summer it got registred and ran 400 km without any problem ,starting fine and never missed a beat. The day after some offroading i had the choke which wouldnt open , which described why it ran very...

hi all, so i have the current problem that my series 3 isn't running as good as it was before ... It idles quite fine but won't accelerate/go up in revs like before :/ Maybe it is running on 2 cylinders ??? The ignition is set at 7°BTDC as she is running on 95 octane fuel + additives . It has...

Yep after 3 years she is finally on the road. She came from the Belgian army and left the factory as 4x2 ! :eek: (24 volt model) That's why i got her for cheap 2800 € (nobody wants a 4x2 Land rover) but converted her then to 4x4 ;) When i got it engine bay For this...

hi there I currently have the problem that the engine is making popping noises and throws back some smoke through the carb (zenith) :/ It makes this when the choke isn't engaged. Carb isn't adjusted, could that cause this?? I have read that this could relate to an air leak between...

hi Could it be that my engine is just worn... i am sure if fuel in the engine oil is not doing any good to the engine .. Is that caused by worn piston rings?? although the compression test shows me 10.9 to 11 bars , which is very good ?! Secondly i am not sure if the gear which is under...

hi So currently i have some problems considering the 2.25 petrol engine (military24volt) First of all the carburetor isn't properly set up : (it's the zenith one) It doesn't runs without the choke on so i think there is somewhere something causing this issue, although i have replaced...

hi there Finally I got my 88 running today after 2 years :) She fired right up without probs... I just have two questions... Why does she runs smooth when using the choke and not without it ?! Could it be that she wasn't warmed up?? Or is it that the volume mixture screw of the carb isn't...

Ok , so this time need help to adjust the carburetor. Before i started stripping every down to restore it ,the engine ran high at idle and too rich because it drowned every time you accelerated.. Now i have the same issues plus that a bang and then smoke comes out of the carb. :( Whenever...

Hey folks, So I need some advise considering the start up of my engine. Mechanically everything is in order , carburetor should work as the engine ran 2 years ago (before restoration)and fuel pump is new .... Need help with the electrics as everything is 24 volt .I think there is no spark...

good evening , So i wanted to adjust the ignition an a 24volt system ,the trouble is that i can't get the distributor cover of the distributor..... And this doesn't work.... :( and i am running out of ideas what could help... :confused: And also i don't want to heat it up because of the...

Hi, So I've have got the problem that one of the clutch pipe end isn't usable again because the bolt that seals the pipe to the clutch calve cylinder is cracked. Which throws the liquid everywhere.... :( Where can I buy the pipe with the two bolts at each end ?? It is a left hand drive 88

hi, i want to replace the stub axle because the thread is worn out, the problem is that the outer wheel bearing won't come out even though it should pop out..... what can i do ???? :confused: should i try to heat it up so that the steel expands and that the hub comes off..??? :confused:

Hi, I know I have started a thread some weeks ago but I searched at the wrong place to find a solution.(i thought their was an issue with the clutch) Last year I took the engine out to replace some gaskets because it was leaking oil everywhere.... I didnt replaced the cylinder head...

hey, So yesterday i caused a problem and don't know why it did happen. it happened the following way .... i wanted to adjust the ignition timing on my 2.25 petrol engine. I took alll four spark plugs out of it and let the engine turn 5-6 turns on the starter motor. (24 volt system because it...

hi, Since i always was a fan of Land Rovers especially of older once,so i decided to buy one. Unfortunately here in Luxembourg it is difficult to find a series cheap and in quite good condition. Last Summer i found an ex-army in a very good condition but it was a 4x2.... so i searched if it is...