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Hi there to all you landy fans :welcome2: Anybody got a series 1 for sale in north yorks area - want something to take on as a project re-build, 80-86-88 are o.k. don`t matter whether it`s petrol or diesel - just need another project to do & something that`ll keep me well occupied over the...

Hi there & many thanks for your previous help & advice. New challenge - is there a quick way for me to connect up a 60/60 ammeter on my 1979 S3 diesel swb without having to gain access to the rear of the instrument panel or ignition switch. I would like the meter to sit to the left of the main...

Hello to all you helpful folks in the forum - Yes the alternator was at fault after doing further checks with the techie info you very kindly provided, the old 16acr when taken off was found to have collapsed bearings, field windings broken due to the stator rubbing them through, & the carbon...

Hi there to all you fellow Land Rover fans. Question:: Lucas 16ACR alternator, can anybody tell me what the normal amps & volts output on this unit is ( had heard it`s 34a & 14.5v max ) but not sure. Think mines on the blink as it`s pushing out 5a & 12.8v when connected to the battery &...

given it a polish & made it smell all pretty, just like it did once when it came out o tho showroom, say it meeself but it does look good for a change. jph1386

Hello to all you landie fans out there. Please can you give me a bit of advice on an engine swap on a series 3 landie, I would like to know if the present 2.25 diesel engine can be replaced with a later 2.5 naturally aspirated engine & what needs to be changed/altered/replaced, I know that...

Hi guys. :) Thanks for all your speedy answers, will try Jake`s place on Saturday. e bay has had some o.k stuff lately, recently viewed a 90 N/a on a 86 d plate with MoT till Oct 08, chap had it as a buy it now for £895. It was a pretty sound vehicle & I was just about to close the deal when...

Hi there. Does any body out there have or know of a 90 going cheap, I am looking for something to get stuck into as a long term re-build project. I am based in Harrogate, North Yorks, distance not to much of an issue as I can use trailer to collect if necessary. Many thanks. jph1386

P.s like the think like a fish bit !!! thought they had an attention span of about 3 secs, how do you survive in Landrover world or am I missing a trick ?. jph1386

e bay !! absolutely brilliant invention, :D it kicks car boots etc in to touch & gives us all a new meaning to the word value for money. I say if you`ve got something to sell do it on e bay, you won`t be sorry. Items usually sell & not what you expect them to go for !!!!!. ( £20 + p & p for a...

Hi there. thanx for your reply but am looking for early example at about 1k either diesel n/a or early turbo d. jph1386

Hi there.:) Does anybody have or know of a 90 for sale, diesel n/a or early turbo will be o.k. want to spend about 1k, tax & mot not to important, will travel up to about 100miles from Harrogate, North Yorks to view/collect . jph1386

Hi ya. Seem to remember some old sage mention if you wanted a proper car don`t buy a landie !! or was it on the lines of if it did`nt break it wurnt a landie, hey ho whatever, welcome to the world of the bottomless pocket & whatever going to happen next club. jph1386 :D

Hi there. Thanks to you all for the replies on my enquiry of which engine to opt for, looks like a 2.5 n/a or 2.5 td in good cond/rebuilt is the route to go, so will keep an eye out for either of these choices. Thanks :) jph1386

Hi ya. Have you actually been `off road ` yet & have you tried having a go at the pay & play places like the Landrover experience centres, these are great for learning the techniques & you have the added bonus of not banging your own vehicle to pieces while you learn, think that you may even...

Hi there. :) I am thinking of doing a complete nut & bolt rebuild of an early turbo 90, this will consist of new galv chassis. The axles, brake system, suspension & steering will all be re-furbed, all new panels will be fitted along with new glass, seals, rubbers, & interior trim. a new...

Hi there. No contest !!!! it`s summer & the only option is to go topless & you can only do that in a proper canvas landie. enjoy the sun....... jph1386:)

Hi there. Does anybody have experience of removing & replacing in-situ the speedo drive spur gear from the gearbox, it looks a bit awkward to get to as its tucked right away behind the overdrive unit. Yes it`s the gear thats failed as the speedo head works & the cable is still o.k. & not broken...

to hollylovestoys. have sent a couple of piccies for you on your website link, have you got em ?. jph1386::)

Hi there. photo of my 1979 s111 swb ragtop is on new member intro forum, have just recently joined landyzone & posted piccy for interest, If you want more/better images, can do just ask. jph1386:)