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Valletta

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Hi all. Allow me to introduce myself. I am the proud owner of a 1978 series 3. I acquired the vehicle three years ago in its original state. Apart from a re spray the vehicle is still original as it left the factory. I mainly use it during the weekend for picnics and never for off road use. Today I took my landy for a spin and when I reaches an uphill incline, it sort of starved of fuel. Restarted after a few starters and was fine. On my way back, same thing happened, first no response to acceleration than dies. I noticed that this happens in an uphill. Changed fuel filter took ut for a spin and same happened again. This happens when I push the accelerator further down.
Can anyone help please?
 
Valletta said:
Hi all. Allow me to introduce myself. I am the proud owner of a 1978 series 3. I acquired the vehicle three years ago in its original state. Apart from a re spray the vehicle is still original as it left the factory. I mainly use it during the weekend for picnics and never for off road use. Today I took my landy for a spin and when I reaches an uphill incline, it sort of starved of fuel. Restarted after a few starters and was fine. On my way back, same thing happened, first no response to acceleration than dies. I noticed that this happens in an uphill. Changed fuel filter took ut for a spin and same happened again. This happens when I push the accelerator further down.
Can anyone help please?
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Welcome to LZ, mate. :)

Petrol or diesel?
 
Turboman said:
What was the filter like when you changed it?
And have you checked the lift pump?
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The filter was a bit dirty as was the lift pump glass bowl which I cleaned as well. What is confusing me is that if left idle on an uphill she's fine. Its only when I accelerate to go uphill this is happening. Than I get it to flat ground and it starts again as if nothing is wrong.
 
Valletta said:
The filter was a bit dirty as was the lift pump glass bowl which I cleaned as well. What is confusing me is that if left idle on an uphill she's fine. Its only when I accelerate to go uphill this is happening. Than I get it to flat ground and it starts again as if nothing is wrong.
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Possibly fuel starvation under heavy load, but OK when less power is needed.
Check the air intake for blockages. Check the lift pump, see if it delivering clean fuel, without air.
And make sure there is not contamination in the tank which is blocking the filter again.
Dirty diesel, and diesel with water in it, is common on vehicles that are used occasionally, especially if they are left with almost empty tanks.
 
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Turboman said:
Possibly fuel starvation under heavy load, but OK when less power is needed.
Check the air intake for blockages. Check the lift pump, see if it delivering clean fuel, without air.
And make sure there is not contamination in the tank which is blocking the filter again.
Dirty diesel, and diesel with water in it, is common on vehicles that are used occasionally, especially if they are left with almost empty tanks.
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Thanks will check that again. As for the fuel I always keep it full.
 
Valletta said:
Hi Turboman,
Been a long time since I posted on the site. Just to keep you updated, i have solved the problem I had. the lift pump was the culprit. Thanks again for your guidance.
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Pleased to hear that news. And thanks for coming back to tell us! :)
 
On a different note, can you please help me on another issue? I am moving house and my new garage is lower since it is a semi basement. Hence I had to lower my landy to fit it in and it came nearly resting on the bump stops. If I change from estate to soft top, is the height the same, as I am not happy with the car as it is an wish to lift her back up.
Thanks.
 
Valletta said:
On a different note, can you please help me on another issue? I am moving house and my new garage is lower since it is a semi basement. Hence I had to lower my landy to fit it in and it came nearly resting on the bump stops. If I change from estate to soft top, is the height the same, as I am not happy with the car as it is an wish to lift her back up.
Thanks.
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Height of a hard top is the same as a station wagon. Unless you have a double tropical roof fitted.
It is usually a mistake to change from Station Wagon, they are more sought after, and usually sell for a bit more.
Have you considered digging two shallow trenches for the wheels going into the garage, or putting up a car port or similar to store your Landrover?
 
Turboman said:
Height of a hard top is the same as a station wagon. Unless you have a double tropical roof fitted.
It is usually a mistake to change from Station Wagon, they are more sought after, and usually sell for a bit more.
Have you considered digging two shallow trenches for the wheels going into the garage, or putting up a car port or similar to store your Landrover?
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Turboman said:
Height of a hard top is the same as a station wagon. Unless you have a double tropical roof fitted.
It is usually a mistake to change from Station Wagon, they are more sought after, and usually sell for a bit more.
Have you considered digging two shallow trenches for the wheels going into the garage, or putting up a car port or similar to store your Landrover?
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Turboman said:
Height of a hard top is the same as a station wagon. Unless you have a double tropical roof fitted.
It is usually a mistake to change from Station Wagon, they are more sought after, and usually sell for a bit more.
Have you considered digging two shallow trenches for the wheels going into the garage, or putting up a car port or similar to store your Landrover?
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Thanks.
Unfortunately I cannot do both, and as my Landrover was always garaged I don't wish to park it outside. What I meant is if I put a soft top instead, obviously I keep the present roof. The only other option is park it outside and use it as a daily driver. Taking into consideration our weather I can keep it without a roof as well.
 
Valletta said:
Thanks.
Unfortunately I cannot do both, and as my Landrover was always garaged I don't wish to park it outside. What I meant is if I put a soft top instead, obviously I keep the present roof. The only other option is park it outside and use it as a daily driver. Taking into consideration our weather I can keep it without a roof as well.
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Apologies, I misread that one.
Soft top will be slightly lower, and you can drop it down and take the sticks out very quickly as well.
 
Turboman said:
Apologies, I misread that one.
Soft top will be slightly lower, and you can drop it down and take the sticks out very quickly as well.
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Thanks. That is what I thought. I don't think is a big job, but to be honest I'm worried having it on the bump stops although as I said I always use it on tarmac roads or some green laneing.
Anyway thanks for your time and advice much appreciated.
 
Valletta said:
Thanks. That is what I thought. I don't think is a big job, but to be honest I'm worried having it on the bump stops although as I said I always use it on tarmac roads or some green laneing.
Anyway thanks for your time and advice much appreciated.
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Just out of interest, how do you lower a Series 3, other than with a ton of fert sacks in the back?
 
Turboman said:
Just out of interest, how do you lower a Series 3, other than with a ton of fert sacks in the back?
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Just took the springs out, drew them on the floor, than measured how much I needed to lower in my case it was 4 inches and flattened the springs to measure.Obviously you need to dismantle to separate the leafs.
 
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