paulypaul

New Member

• Sep 2, 2007

• #1

Hi, I already own a td5 es disco but have just bought a 1972 series3 swb (I think it is anyway), 2.25 petrol. Its had a new chassis, parabolic springs/bushes, fairey overdrive, new clutch & cable, recon starter and is pretty tidy.
Any one give me any tips and advise on owning one of these, its tax exempt and will be insured hopefully for less than £100 on classic insurance.
Thanks, Paul.

 

Trewey

Cockernee, Pasty munchin bastid.

• Sep 2, 2007

• #2

looks good - apart from the stoopid spotlights on the front.
mind if i ask how much you paid?

 

Grippa

New Member

• Sep 2, 2007

• #3

Looks nice chap. I agree wiv the Tin miner tho', that is the most beeezaaaar place I've seen front spots! I'd ditch a couple of mirrors too, looks like a Chuppa chup display!

Oh, & welcome to Lary Zone.

 

Grippa

New Member

• Sep 2, 2007

• #4

Oh, & tips on owning it? Maintain it as best you can & when something breaks, come on here & ask how to fix it.

 

paulypaul

New Member

• Sep 2, 2007

• #5

Thanks fellas, I agree, the spots and mirrors look a bit iffy. I have used the forum before on the disco section, so no doubt I will be visiting this section on a more regular basis. By the way, I did mean to ask about the heater. It does have one but it doesnt work. Any tips would be appreciated.
Ta, Paul

 

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slob

Well-Known Member

• Sep 2, 2007

• #6

thats landrover's way of letting you know that you do indeed have an original heater fitted

 

Ambriel

Active Member

• Sep 4, 2007

• #7

slob said:

thats landrover's way of letting you know that you do indeed have an original heater fitted

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I sometimes think that we're mis-understanding the purpose of the heater in a Landrover though.

Most people assume it's to provide warm air to the cab but I'm of the opinion that it's actually a cunning cold-start device designed to extract the maximum amount of warmth from the cab and transfer it to the engine.