I'm restoring a 1969 series 2a but with limited spare time. Already stripped down, chassis is good condition previously replaced by former owner and maintained, some work required on bulkhead pillars and footwells need replacement. I plan to strip down and rebuild both axels, brakes and steering, the rest will be aesthetic. I'm going with heritage green with a new canvas roof. It had a replacement engine 2ltr TD from a series 3 but the gearbox is original and fitted with fairy overdrive. It's dropping some oil (which one doesn't) but it's more than can be tolerated. I suspect its seals etc although not yet degreased. What I want to do is pull out the engine and gear box, sit it on a pallet and send it off for a rebuild/refurb. I would welcome recommendations if you know anyone who could do this work?
Engine and Gearbox refrub
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tottot
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Not sure what you mean by " 2ltr TD" , such an engine was never fitted to series 3 as standard.
All you need to remove the unit is an engine crane and a mate.
I would split engine/gearbox as most likely they go to different places for work.
All you need to remove the unit is an engine crane and a mate.
I would split engine/gearbox as most likely they go to different places for work.
Turboman
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The established market leader for Land Rover engine rebuilds is Turner Engineering. There may be others more local to you that do a good job, but I don't have any personal experience of them.
You will need to send the engine to them, and they will strip it, and contact you when they know what, if anything, off the old engine is salvageable.
There are also gearbox reconditioners. Google Search is your friend.
Huddy84
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Ashcroft transmissions are the big name in Landy gearboxes but there are plenty of others about.
Think very carefully about stripping down the steering relay..... At best it's a dangerous pain in the backside.... At worst it could take your head off.
Turboman
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And they only cost about 20 quid to buy.
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Or have a look at my thread and see how I stripped and refurbed mine. https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/steves-unexpected-series-3-rebuild.292955/page-28
Whilst always bearing in mind that it was a load of aggro, took ages and even with the right tools felt a bit dangerous.
Whilst always bearing in mind that it was a load of aggro, took ages and even with the right tools felt a bit dangerous.
I wore a crash helmet when I did mineOr have a look at my thread and see how I stripped and refurbed mine. https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/steves-unexpected-series-3-rebuild.292955/page-28
Whilst always bearing in mind that it was a load of aggro, took ages and even with the right tools felt a bit dangerous.
