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beenie

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Hi folks,

I'm just about to be the proud owner of said vehicle.

Just a few questions after chatting to the vendor.

He says you need to drain the gearbox oil every three months
or so ? and refill ? something about build up in the transmission?

He says that it could do with the head gasket changing, expensive?

He says that the syncro is a bit off changing down from 4th to 3rd...
grearbox rebuild looming?

Also to keep a bottle of clutch and brake fluid with you as it needs
topping up.

and... the main petrol tank is removed, thus there is only the 'little'
one under the seat, worth investing in a large one?

Other than that, what tips do you have for me to look into, I've got
a mechanic i'm going to take it too once I have it, but anything
I should look out for specifically?

Just to recap, its a ex army SIII 109 2.4L petrol 1979.

Thanks in advance. Can't wait to get it!

b.
 
On 4 Jul 2004 04:19:27 -0700, a_temp_address@yahoo.co.uk (beenie) made
me spill my meths when he wrote:

>He says you need to drain the gearbox oil every three months
>or so ? and refill ? something about build up in the transmission?
Run away.

>He says that it could do with the head gasket changing, expensive?
Question to ask is why he think the head gasket needs changing, might
be straighforward, might involve a cracked head, or valves, manifold
etc. Not the end of the world but when combined with the other issues
you describe, run away.

>He says that the syncro is a bit off changing down from 4th to 3rd...
>grearbox rebuild looming?
Run faster. Might be a symptom of the clutch though.

>Also to keep a bottle of clutch and brake fluid with you as it needs
>topping up.
Keep running. You could do worse than ask for it to be MoT'd. The
tester will be able to tell you if there are potential problems with
the brakes. No point in messing about here, not many second chances
with brakes.

>and... the main petrol tank is removed, thus there is only the 'little'
>one under the seat, worth investing in a large one?
The military Series Land Rovers had a relatively small tank like this
under each seat. There is a change over switch on the seat box. Not
the end of the world but it means you shouldn't pass too many petrol
stations. The military tanks tend to rot at the back near the
outrigger, at about the half full level of the tank. You often won't
know until you fill it right up and it starts to pour or weep out.
Probably what happened to the other one. might be worth checking if it
takes a full tank first.

>Thanks in advance. Can't wait to get it!
Don't hand over any money just yet. Plenty more out there, once you
add up what you might be spending to put this one right you might find
another with no "issues" Any good points about this one? Is it cheap
or a new chassis or good bodywork etc? Weighing up the good points
against the bad ones might help, not looking all that good at the
moment. At least you have someone to do the work for you but it all
adds up.

All the best
--
Wayne Davies - Mobile 07989 556213 - Harrogate, N.Yorks, UK
 
ansers in text



"beenie" <a_temp_address@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:181d2311.0407040319.6897669a@posting.google.com...
> Hi folks,
>
> I'm just about to be the proud owner of said vehicle.
>
> Just a few questions after chatting to the vendor.
>
> He says you need to drain the gearbox oil every three months
> or so ? and refill ? something about build up in the transmission?
>

Thats news to me ?????


> He says that it could do with the head gasket changing, expensive?
>
> He says that the syncro is a bit off changing down from 4th to 3rd...
> grearbox rebuild looming?

An old landie and a smooth gearchange are polar opposites.


>
> Also to keep a bottle of clutch and brake fluid with you as it needs
> topping up.
>

My Clutch fluid mysteriosly leaks (next thing to get sorted) but never had
to top up the brake fluid yet. always a good idea to have this on hand
though as you never know when you will need it.


> and... the main petrol tank is removed, thus there is only the 'little'
> one under the seat, worth investing in a large one?
>
> Other than that, what tips do you have for me to look into, I've got
> a mechanic i'm going to take it too once I have it, but anything
> I should look out for specifically?
>
> Just to recap, its a ex army SIII 109 2.4L petrol 1979.

Whether ex army vehicles have led a more sheltered life than ex farm ones is
difficult to say :)

--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes


 
On Sunday, in article
<t8qfe01j2jbetrmbv73u49ppuasvimmt2j@4ax.com>
wayne@lardrover.co.uk wrote:

> On 4 Jul 2004 04:19:27 -0700, a_temp_address@yahoo.co.uk (beenie) made
> me spill my meths when he wrote:
>
> >He says you need to drain the gearbox oil every three months
> >or so ? and refill ? something about build up in the transmission?
> Run away.
>
> >He says that it could do with the head gasket changing, expensive?
> Question to ask is why he think the head gasket needs changing, might
> be straighforward, might involve a cracked head, or valves, manifold
> etc. Not the end of the world but when combined with the other issues
> you describe, run away.
>
> >He says that the syncro is a bit off changing down from 4th to 3rd...
> >grearbox rebuild looming?
> Run faster. Might be a symptom of the clutch though.
>
> >Also to keep a bottle of clutch and brake fluid with you as it needs
> >topping up.
> Keep running. You could do worse than ask for it to be MoT'd. The
> tester will be able to tell you if there are potential problems with
> the brakes. No point in messing about here, not many second chances
> with brakes.
>
> >and... the main petrol tank is removed, thus there is only the 'little'
> >one under the seat, worth investing in a large one?
> The military Series Land Rovers had a relatively small tank like this
> under each seat. There is a change over switch on the seat box. Not
> the end of the world but it means you shouldn't pass too many petrol
> stations. The military tanks tend to rot at the back near the
> outrigger, at about the half full level of the tank. You often won't
> know until you fill it right up and it starts to pour or weep out.
> Probably what happened to the other one. might be worth checking if it
> takes a full tank first.
>
> >Thanks in advance. Can't wait to get it!
> Don't hand over any money just yet. Plenty more out there, once you
> add up what you might be spending to put this one right you might find
> another with no "issues" Any good points about this one? Is it cheap
> or a new chassis or good bodywork etc? Weighing up the good points
> against the bad ones might help, not looking all that good at the
> moment. At least you have someone to do the work for you but it all
> adds up.

Some of these things could be minor fixes, of the sort that any vehicle
that age might need. Brake and clutch, for instance.

Others start getting expensive. I'd be particularly wary of the gearbox
and engine, knowing what I know how to fix.


--
David G. Bell -- SF Fan, Filker, and Punslinger.

"History shows that the Singularity started when Sir Tim Berners-Lee
was bitten by a radioactive spider."
 
> Don't hand over any money just yet. Plenty more out there, once you
> add up what you might be spending to put this one right you might find
> another with no "issues" Any good points about this one? Is it cheap
> or a new chassis or good bodywork etc?

its.... FREE!!!!!

yes, the guy is giving to me as he can't afford to run two cars, thus
I can have it for nothing on the basis that i'm not allowed to sell it on.

He is a friend of my gf.

From what he has told me the chassis is in good shape and the bodywork
looks ok (for a 25 year old vehicle), i've not seen it properly yet as its squished
into a lockup, but i have sat in it and heard it run, its started 3rd time, not bad
as its been standing since january!

i expect to shell out about £500ish sorting out the bits and bobs..

> At least you have someone to do the work for you

yes, there is a place in dunsfold that i found on the net or the guy
selling it has a mechanic near me who has serviced it for years.

maybe he is being overly honest, i take on board everyone comments, but
i suppose i'll just suck it and see!

if i get bitten by the 'bug' then i can always give it back and seek out
a better one ! (v8)

;-)
 
On 5 Jul 2004 04:12:44 -0700, a_temp_address@yahoo.co.uk (beenie) made
me spill my meths when he wrote:

>its.... FREE!!!!!

Well what are you waiting for....


--
Wayne Davies - Mobile 07989 556213 - Harrogate, N.Yorks, UK
 
>
> Well what are you waiting for....

damn, just been told that he's not paid the tax...

thus i gotta pay £80 fine

then pay 1 years tax as I have to pay from when it ran out (jan 04)

thus 'free' = £245 !

eek!

better be worth it!
 
beenie wrote:
>>> thus i gotta pay £80 fine

How come you pay the fine when it's not even yours yet?

>
> then pay 1 years tax as I have to pay from when it ran out (jan 04)
>
> thus 'free' = £245 !
>

You'd be paying the tax anyway, even if you'd paid 5 grand for it. Stop
whingeing, you'll love it. ;-)

--

Rich
Tiggrr - V8 trialler
RR 4.6HSE

"Her name was Mia
From North Korea
I said come over
Bring your Land Rover"


 
On 4 Jul 2004 04:19:27 -0700, a_temp_address@yahoo.co.uk (beenie) made
me spill my meths when he wrote:

>He says you need to drain the gearbox oil every three months
>or so ? and refill ? something about build up in the transmission?
Run away.

>He says that it could do with the head gasket changing, expensive?
Question to ask is why he think the head gasket needs changing, might
be straighforward, might involve a cracked head, or valves, manifold
etc. Not the end of the world but when combined with the other issues
you describe, run away.

>He says that the syncro is a bit off changing down from 4th to 3rd...
>grearbox rebuild looming?
Run faster. Might be a symptom of the clutch though.

>Also to keep a bottle of clutch and brake fluid with you as it needs
>topping up.
Keep running. You could do worse than ask for it to be MoT'd. The
tester will be able to tell you if there are potential problems with
the brakes. No point in messing about here, not many second chances
with brakes.

>and... the main petrol tank is removed, thus there is only the 'little'
>one under the seat, worth investing in a large one?
The military Series Land Rovers had a relatively small tank like this
under each seat. There is a change over switch on the seat box. Not
the end of the world but it means you shouldn't pass too many petrol
stations. The military tanks tend to rot at the back near the
outrigger, at about the half full level of the tank. You often won't
know until you fill it right up and it starts to pour or weep out.
Probably what happened to the other one. might be worth checking if it
takes a full tank first.

>Thanks in advance. Can't wait to get it!
Don't hand over any money just yet. Plenty more out there, once you
add up what you might be spending to put this one right you might find
another with no "issues" Any good points about this one? Is it cheap
or a new chassis or good bodywork etc? Weighing up the good points
against the bad ones might help, not looking all that good at the
moment. At least you have someone to do the work for you but it all
adds up.

All the best
--
Wayne Davies - Mobile 07989 556213 - Harrogate, N.Yorks, UK
 
ansers in text



"beenie" <a_temp_address@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:181d2311.0407040319.6897669a@posting.google.com...
> Hi folks,
>
> I'm just about to be the proud owner of said vehicle.
>
> Just a few questions after chatting to the vendor.
>
> He says you need to drain the gearbox oil every three months
> or so ? and refill ? something about build up in the transmission?
>

Thats news to me ?????


> He says that it could do with the head gasket changing, expensive?
>
> He says that the syncro is a bit off changing down from 4th to 3rd...
> grearbox rebuild looming?

An old landie and a smooth gearchange are polar opposites.


>
> Also to keep a bottle of clutch and brake fluid with you as it needs
> topping up.
>

My Clutch fluid mysteriosly leaks (next thing to get sorted) but never had
to top up the brake fluid yet. always a good idea to have this on hand
though as you never know when you will need it.


> and... the main petrol tank is removed, thus there is only the 'little'
> one under the seat, worth investing in a large one?
>
> Other than that, what tips do you have for me to look into, I've got
> a mechanic i'm going to take it too once I have it, but anything
> I should look out for specifically?
>
> Just to recap, its a ex army SIII 109 2.4L petrol 1979.

Whether ex army vehicles have led a more sheltered life than ex farm ones is
difficult to say :)

--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes


 
On Sunday, in article
<t8qfe01j2jbetrmbv73u49ppuasvimmt2j@4ax.com>
wayne@lardrover.co.uk wrote:

> On 4 Jul 2004 04:19:27 -0700, a_temp_address@yahoo.co.uk (beenie) made
> me spill my meths when he wrote:
>
> >He says you need to drain the gearbox oil every three months
> >or so ? and refill ? something about build up in the transmission?
> Run away.
>
> >He says that it could do with the head gasket changing, expensive?
> Question to ask is why he think the head gasket needs changing, might
> be straighforward, might involve a cracked head, or valves, manifold
> etc. Not the end of the world but when combined with the other issues
> you describe, run away.
>
> >He says that the syncro is a bit off changing down from 4th to 3rd...
> >grearbox rebuild looming?
> Run faster. Might be a symptom of the clutch though.
>
> >Also to keep a bottle of clutch and brake fluid with you as it needs
> >topping up.
> Keep running. You could do worse than ask for it to be MoT'd. The
> tester will be able to tell you if there are potential problems with
> the brakes. No point in messing about here, not many second chances
> with brakes.
>
> >and... the main petrol tank is removed, thus there is only the 'little'
> >one under the seat, worth investing in a large one?
> The military Series Land Rovers had a relatively small tank like this
> under each seat. There is a change over switch on the seat box. Not
> the end of the world but it means you shouldn't pass too many petrol
> stations. The military tanks tend to rot at the back near the
> outrigger, at about the half full level of the tank. You often won't
> know until you fill it right up and it starts to pour or weep out.
> Probably what happened to the other one. might be worth checking if it
> takes a full tank first.
>
> >Thanks in advance. Can't wait to get it!
> Don't hand over any money just yet. Plenty more out there, once you
> add up what you might be spending to put this one right you might find
> another with no "issues" Any good points about this one? Is it cheap
> or a new chassis or good bodywork etc? Weighing up the good points
> against the bad ones might help, not looking all that good at the
> moment. At least you have someone to do the work for you but it all
> adds up.

Some of these things could be minor fixes, of the sort that any vehicle
that age might need. Brake and clutch, for instance.

Others start getting expensive. I'd be particularly wary of the gearbox
and engine, knowing what I know how to fix.


--
David G. Bell -- SF Fan, Filker, and Punslinger.

"History shows that the Singularity started when Sir Tim Berners-Lee
was bitten by a radioactive spider."
 
> Don't hand over any money just yet. Plenty more out there, once you
> add up what you might be spending to put this one right you might find
> another with no "issues" Any good points about this one? Is it cheap
> or a new chassis or good bodywork etc?

its.... FREE!!!!!

yes, the guy is giving to me as he can't afford to run two cars, thus
I can have it for nothing on the basis that i'm not allowed to sell it on.

He is a friend of my gf.

From what he has told me the chassis is in good shape and the bodywork
looks ok (for a 25 year old vehicle), i've not seen it properly yet as its squished
into a lockup, but i have sat in it and heard it run, its started 3rd time, not bad
as its been standing since january!

i expect to shell out about £500ish sorting out the bits and bobs..

> At least you have someone to do the work for you

yes, there is a place in dunsfold that i found on the net or the guy
selling it has a mechanic near me who has serviced it for years.

maybe he is being overly honest, i take on board everyone comments, but
i suppose i'll just suck it and see!

if i get bitten by the 'bug' then i can always give it back and seek out
a better one ! (v8)

;-)
 
On 5 Jul 2004 04:12:44 -0700, a_temp_address@yahoo.co.uk (beenie) made
me spill my meths when he wrote:

>its.... FREE!!!!!

Well what are you waiting for....


--
Wayne Davies - Mobile 07989 556213 - Harrogate, N.Yorks, UK
 
>
> Well what are you waiting for....

damn, just been told that he's not paid the tax...

thus i gotta pay £80 fine

then pay 1 years tax as I have to pay from when it ran out (jan 04)

thus 'free' = £245 !

eek!

better be worth it!
 
On 4 Jul 2004 04:19:27 -0700, a_temp_address@yahoo.co.uk (beenie) made
me spill my meths when he wrote:

>He says you need to drain the gearbox oil every three months
>or so ? and refill ? something about build up in the transmission?
Run away.

>He says that it could do with the head gasket changing, expensive?
Question to ask is why he think the head gasket needs changing, might
be straighforward, might involve a cracked head, or valves, manifold
etc. Not the end of the world but when combined with the other issues
you describe, run away.

>He says that the syncro is a bit off changing down from 4th to 3rd...
>grearbox rebuild looming?
Run faster. Might be a symptom of the clutch though.

>Also to keep a bottle of clutch and brake fluid with you as it needs
>topping up.
Keep running. You could do worse than ask for it to be MoT'd. The
tester will be able to tell you if there are potential problems with
the brakes. No point in messing about here, not many second chances
with brakes.

>and... the main petrol tank is removed, thus there is only the 'little'
>one under the seat, worth investing in a large one?
The military Series Land Rovers had a relatively small tank like this
under each seat. There is a change over switch on the seat box. Not
the end of the world but it means you shouldn't pass too many petrol
stations. The military tanks tend to rot at the back near the
outrigger, at about the half full level of the tank. You often won't
know until you fill it right up and it starts to pour or weep out.
Probably what happened to the other one. might be worth checking if it
takes a full tank first.

>Thanks in advance. Can't wait to get it!
Don't hand over any money just yet. Plenty more out there, once you
add up what you might be spending to put this one right you might find
another with no "issues" Any good points about this one? Is it cheap
or a new chassis or good bodywork etc? Weighing up the good points
against the bad ones might help, not looking all that good at the
moment. At least you have someone to do the work for you but it all
adds up.

All the best
--
Wayne Davies - Mobile 07989 556213 - Harrogate, N.Yorks, UK
 
ansers in text



"beenie" <a_temp_address@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:181d2311.0407040319.6897669a@posting.google.com...
> Hi folks,
>
> I'm just about to be the proud owner of said vehicle.
>
> Just a few questions after chatting to the vendor.
>
> He says you need to drain the gearbox oil every three months
> or so ? and refill ? something about build up in the transmission?
>

Thats news to me ?????


> He says that it could do with the head gasket changing, expensive?
>
> He says that the syncro is a bit off changing down from 4th to 3rd...
> grearbox rebuild looming?

An old landie and a smooth gearchange are polar opposites.


>
> Also to keep a bottle of clutch and brake fluid with you as it needs
> topping up.
>

My Clutch fluid mysteriosly leaks (next thing to get sorted) but never had
to top up the brake fluid yet. always a good idea to have this on hand
though as you never know when you will need it.


> and... the main petrol tank is removed, thus there is only the 'little'
> one under the seat, worth investing in a large one?
>
> Other than that, what tips do you have for me to look into, I've got
> a mechanic i'm going to take it too once I have it, but anything
> I should look out for specifically?
>
> Just to recap, its a ex army SIII 109 2.4L petrol 1979.

Whether ex army vehicles have led a more sheltered life than ex farm ones is
difficult to say :)

--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes


 
> Don't hand over any money just yet. Plenty more out there, once you
> add up what you might be spending to put this one right you might find
> another with no "issues" Any good points about this one? Is it cheap
> or a new chassis or good bodywork etc?

its.... FREE!!!!!

yes, the guy is giving to me as he can't afford to run two cars, thus
I can have it for nothing on the basis that i'm not allowed to sell it on.

He is a friend of my gf.

From what he has told me the chassis is in good shape and the bodywork
looks ok (for a 25 year old vehicle), i've not seen it properly yet as its squished
into a lockup, but i have sat in it and heard it run, its started 3rd time, not bad
as its been standing since january!

i expect to shell out about £500ish sorting out the bits and bobs..

> At least you have someone to do the work for you

yes, there is a place in dunsfold that i found on the net or the guy
selling it has a mechanic near me who has serviced it for years.

maybe he is being overly honest, i take on board everyone comments, but
i suppose i'll just suck it and see!

if i get bitten by the 'bug' then i can always give it back and seek out
a better one ! (v8)

;-)
 
>
> Well what are you waiting for....

damn, just been told that he's not paid the tax...

thus i gotta pay £80 fine

then pay 1 years tax as I have to pay from when it ran out (jan 04)

thus 'free' = £245 !

eek!

better be worth it!
 
beenie wrote:
>>> thus i gotta pay £80 fine

How come you pay the fine when it's not even yours yet?

>
> then pay 1 years tax as I have to pay from when it ran out (jan 04)
>
> thus 'free' = £245 !
>

You'd be paying the tax anyway, even if you'd paid 5 grand for it. Stop
whingeing, you'll love it. ;-)

--

Rich
Tiggrr - V8 trialler
RR 4.6HSE

"Her name was Mia
From North Korea
I said come over
Bring your Land Rover"


 
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