Series 3 Looking for a classic ladrover repair garage in South Wales

Ausman123 said:

Hi all can anybody tell me if there is a decent landrover repair garage or mobile guy in or around South Walles I can go from Pontypool or Swansea areas if possible looking to repair a serious oil leak think it's a failed seal and also a slow starter checked starter motor which is fine .Earth looks fine but can't figure out how to replace the solonoeid ( which I have a new one) All help really appreciated but I do think this is a garage job due to the leak Many thanks Nick

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Ausman123 said:

Hi all can anybody tell me if there is a decent landrover repair garage or mobile guy in or around South Walles I can go from Pontypool or Swansea areas if possible looking to repair a serious oil leak think it's a failed seal and also a slow starter checked starter motor which is fine .Earth looks fine but can't figure out how to replace the solonoeid ( which I have a new one) All help really appreciated but I do think this is a garage job due to the leak Many thanks Nick

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Anaconda said:

With regards to the starter I would bypass the ignition and use a jump lead or two to test it direct from battery. If it works fine then work backwards from there.
I faffed around on our starter on the 2a, it needed a new starter. Little bit more straightforward as it had

steve2286w said:

big shame about that, snap on tools a big loss! Welding ability definitely a good skill to have. What’s going on with starter, not engaging , slow to turn, just clicks, screeching noise?
Have a search on this forum you might well find the answer

100mile a good test run

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As regards the starter Steve it's an odd one I pulled the starter out and stripped it down instead of most you tube videies showing 2 bushes being replaced mine had 4 around the commutator ( I think its calied) believe it or not I have a degree in engineering so should be an easy one? But I noticed bushes had lots of meat on them or whatever the slang is for worn bushes cleaned it up etc put it back in no squeals etc Turn the key it fast and starts try it again it sounds like the battery is flat which is not the case ? It stood for a week turned over fast in the start and went to restart it sluggish ( very odd) the jump lead idea mentioned here sounds good when I am with it next week ( I bought the wader bolt and a new oil filter to try again) I wil run a jump pack underneath but I already did that when it was out of the vehicle and it span fast everything?

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steve2286w said:

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I had problems my 2286 diesel sometimes it would turn over nicely then kind of screech ,
The engine was out for a refurb so easy to get to and seen how worn the flywheel gear teeth was at diametrically opposites, and this must be the most common resting positions as it’s turned off, so if you have starter off next time can always check the teeth

You said you checked the earths there should be one next to starter as well as good earth on battery these really need to be onto shiny bright metal with the ring connectors clean too and that goes for positive leads onto starter solenoid on mine the solenoid could be dismantled for cleaning, have you a pic of yours or similar

It can spin fast without load I guess but if a bit tired might struggle turning engine

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Ausman123 said:

Hi all can anybody tell me if there is a decent landrover repair garage or mobile guy in or around South Walles I can go from Pontypool or Swansea areas if possible looking to repair a serious oil leak think it's a failed seal and also a slow starter checked starter motor which is fine .Earth looks fine but can't figure out how to replace the solonoeid ( which I have a new one) All help really appreciated but I do think this is a garage job due to the leak Many thanks Nick

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Moggytom said:

Have you heard of Promec Nr Llantrisant, S. Wales. Landrover Specialists. 02920890567. Have very good reputation.

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steve2286w said:

First thing DONT PANIC…. All series leak oil! It’s a shock now for you but most of us just grin and bear it until it’s get too bad then action reqd.

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dag019 said:

Completely agree with the above here. My 2.25 diesel has had a rear main seal leak since I bought it over 10 years ago. When it needs a clutch I will do the main seal at the same time but it has stubbornly refused to need a clutch so far. I just park over a couple of drip trays on the drive. The gearbox also leaks badly which is the same thing when it comes out for a clutch I will fix that at the saem time!

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