1980 series3?

Ronanjordan · Jun 30, 2013

Hello people.
New to this forum...
I have heard about a 1980 landrover for quick sale. I imagine this age is a S3.
It has had been a nissan engine fitted in the past and has been running until recently.
it needs rhe brakes done. hence cheap price.
anything to look out for?

is there much in getting a lr engine back into it,presuming its just the engine and not Gb too.

I might see it tomorrow so any advice is welcomed.
If its too much a shed for restoring for vintage runs
i may offroad it if its worth buying.
also whats scrap value?gear and tx boxes? axles?
THANKS in advance!!

Dr_evil · Jun 30, 2013

rust. more rust. more and more rust and rust. Don't scrap a perfectly salvageable classic!

samc88 · Jun 30, 2013

1980 would make that a series 3. Main things to look out for are the chassis and bulkhead (if they're rotten or how much welding needs doing).

What engine would you want to fit? A TDI or the 2.25 that would have been in it?

SmileySteve · Jun 30, 2013

As will be said no doubt worth getting on the introduce yourself forum first ...but welcome!
As the good Dr says dont scrap a possible classic, but Nissan engine????
Dont rush in worth shopping about and yes any questions ask on the site loads of knowledge here and no bulls**t
It maybe a good un but may have been hacked about beyond easy restore, get some pics up here if possible guys here will be honest in theor answers

blue beasty · Jun 30, 2013

If its solid enough and reliable enough to offroad its more than restoreable.

And nobody sells a Series cheap 'because the brakes need doing'

Dr_evil · Jun 30, 2013

nissan engine wont be too hard to remove and will probably be better than the standard

1980 series3?

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blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

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