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HI, Most likely issue is all 3 syncro springs have taken a walk. Drop the oil and see what comes out. It is also possible to see the syncro unit with top of box removed. Pic is of the unit with spring near by.

As you fit the spiders just make sure you move them once the cups are on.i hate a loose needle bearing

Same as goes in in the petrol 2 1/4 :) Ethylene glycol blue. Change every 2 years The more modern stuff can attack old style joints eg in the radiator

Simple thing first, check that clutch is fully disengaging.

Thanks - the breather pipe is missing on the front axle and I think it's blocked up, there was a little bit of pressure when I opened the filler plug and a bit of leaking. The rear axle seems OK and the breather pipe is intact, but I thought it...

If the seal surface of the original ball is good just replace the Railko bush and steering pin, Setting the pre load then will eliminate the wobble.

Have you got ther complete kit ? What year and type is your car ?

EP 80/90 oil. Axle breather kits available on line. Chasing part numbers for items like this can be a pain. Check with supplier if sutable.

It's all good fun and I'm thick skinned not fat lol.

None I can think of, aftermarket ones are sold suitable for 300 and Td5 models. You will have have your 🦵pulled on this forum now an then .Cheers.:)

Discuss what ? That you are a tight Scotsman ? :vb-drinky:

Yup, lots of jiggling, tweaking and the jobs done - i have got the joint bracket further away from the side of the chassis, and got the pipe raised a bit, so it is away from the rubber gearbox mounts. Thanks for the steer.

Brake fluid can become an issue over time.

https://tyresdirectuk.co.uk/products/285-75r16-122n-insa-turbo-special-track 87mph speed rating, can you imagine what that would be like!

As everyone has said - off road only. Tends to rip the ground up too. Next to no grip in the wet on tarmac. Often these are re-treads. £450 seems a bit expensive.

Ha, wots the chances, but we will never know. :)

Small world. My previous SIII 88 had two lefts when I bought it. I wonder if it was the same idiot?

11” twin leading shoes same as mine I think

Look like as above twin 11" standard 109. Your pic has them fitted the correct way. [ I once bought a 109 that pulled to the right going forward and hard left in reverse! Turned out some idiot had fitted right hand back plates both sideso_O...

They are classed as 80% off road bias but can be driven on the road with care. Don't grip like more road bias tyres, very noisy and increase fuel use.

If he want's them for road use just Don't.

OK, Should you be interested in what goes on in a series 3 gearbox @steamwally has some good you tube videos.

There are some who say they have replaced springs through the top of the box. I did one once, not easy. Given the other issues and you are managing without I say no. To be back in full working order time for a box out overhaul.

You might have some air trapped in the master cylinder, or the new master cylinder is dodgy, did you get a good brand?

If good and patient with changes it can keep going some time, you look to have the remains of all 3 springs I think. Syncro hub is an early design from the 30's, works well enough but springs are a weak point. The second gear jumping out [ on...

Look like the remains of 3/4 syncro detent springs, trouble with gear change ? Can not see any shiny steel gear teeth which is good.

A jiggle job, free off nuts at manifold, get all three bolts in the next joint in but loose, free bracket clamp above axle and clamp at tail pipe. Starting at manifold move towards engine some to set in right position., do nuts up equally and...

Still air in system I recon. I would try gravity bleed.

Well it will mark it, but then fit a new one as noted above.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251640849016 Only cheap