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Hi I struggling to find the correct nozzle opening pressure for a series 3 2.25 1979. The injectors are being reconditioned to 130 but still causing problems just wanted to check that was the correct pressure. Thanks

engine running fast without increase in speed. Filters/sedimator have been checked. Maybe oil contamination in fly wheel/clutch? Or new Clutch needed? Does this mean im going to need to take the gear box out? Is there anyway to test before i take the gear box out? Thanks

engine running fast without increase in speed. Filters/sedimator have been checked. Maybe oil contamination in fly wheel/clutch? Or new Clutch needed? Does this mean im going to need to take the gear box out? Is there anyway to test before i take the gear box out? Thanks

I have just refitted piston rings and con rod plus reconditioned the injectors. Ran it and all seemed ok then i reset the tappet (0.25mm) and the blue smoke seems to be back??! Could it be if i have set the clearances to tight the values are not closing properly? Am i right in thinking blue...

dutch milatary land rovers owners, where can i get specialist parts? under the twin fuel tank change over tap, there is another part which directs the return diesel to the correct tank. Mine is leaking and John Craddocks told me that this is only fitted on dutch military. does anyone...

hello again, my servo unit on my 109 series 3 2.25 diesel has a servo unit but no tube connected to it? to be honest i dont know what the servo does, but someone told me i helps the breaks and there should be a tube going to the engine somewhere but i dont know where this tube goes or why i...

What torque wrench should i buy for my series 3? like what size or make or strength. Link to websites would be great! Thanks

Good morning I have a 24v system running off of 2 12v batteries. I have recently added a new circuit off of one battery to power 12v heater plugs. Since then, in the last 500 miles maybe, the battery terminal had melted on the negative of the second battery only? What could this be? Thanks

Hello just a quick one, but maybe a difficult one. I need a new banjo bolt for the top of my fuel filter but cant find one (africa) If i use a different one with a bigger hole for the diesel to pass through into the union pipe will it result in problems, or a reduced pressure from the...

Hello I have a series 3 109 24V dutch ambulance, and i live in Malawi where spare parts are very hard to come by. A friend will be coming with maybe 100 Kg of spare luggage, thats right 100kg! Any suggestions as to what I should get them bring out. What will need replacing the most often...

hello there I wanted to prime any air out of my fuel pipes so i opened the fuel inlet (union pipe) to the fuel fitter. and pumped the hand lever but no fuel came out. So i guess this means my hand pimer is broken? could it be anything else? If it is, what are the changes that i can...

Can i use normal 12 V heater plugs if my car is ex military 24V? I was thinking of making a new circuit off of one battery, with just a basic push switch to turn on hearers manually. Will this be ok or do i need the circuit to go through some sort of resister thingy or serniod thingy? Thanks

front wheels and steering column shakes when i hit bumps in the road... This strikes me as a maybe gib problem?

Hi folks My front bleed screw is not accessible with an adjustable spanner and 10mm too small 11mm too big! what size do i need and where do i get it? or it there an alliterative? I live abroad (malawi Africa) and imperial spanners and not to be found here, so i need a website to buy...

Help please! My engine is not starting. When i turn the key the starter motor (i think) makes a noise but the engine does not turn or start. However yesterday after jump starting it down a hill and left the engine running for a while, it started up no problem when i turned the key. My haynes...

Good moaning. So i have 2 40 litre tanks under the seats on my series 3 109, and one the fuel is flowing out the top when the engine runs and the other tank is 2 inches from the top..............? Parked on pretty level ground and problem is recent. (did clean air filter today and changes oil...

Hello im looking for some help..... My rear wheel break cylinder had seized up, I have removed it and let oil sit on top of it over night but not moving at all!!! Any ideas how to get it moving again? Also my fuel tank ran empty as i didnt know the meter was not working, now the engine takes a...

Hi everyone. I'm new to this site New to land rovers. New to mechanics. New to ex army land rovers. But feel that my series 3 109 2.25 1980 dutch ambulance is a good place to start!! Work has started on restoring it but its slow progress and i may need your help in the coming mouths...