herby1

Active Member

• Aug 24, 2022

• #1

Hi all, my uncle's helping me to repair my series 3 109, we just went to replace front d/side outrigger, the bottom of the door pillar just came away in my uncle's hand ( tube is rusted away 5 inches up ), ordered a new 1, but unlike the p/side we don't have any of the outrigger or door pillar to ensure alignment, any advice, measurements, hints or tips would be appreciated.

 

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lynall

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Full Member

• Aug 24, 2022

• #2

I would say so long as door shuts and it looks right, then it is right.

 

herby1

Active Member

• Aug 24, 2022

• #3

Thanks, but trying to get it close to right as I can, didn't know if people had done the job & have some advice or measurements ?

 

TS2304

Active Member

• Aug 26, 2022

• #4

If you look up the s3 full manual it has complete measurements of the chassis in it which should guide you if need be

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Aug 26, 2022

• #5

A transfer of measurement from points on the other side can help. Land Rover themselves did not make every vehicle the same, washers were often used between outrigger and bulkhead foot to set correct distance.
The only real set point is where the tub fits on the back crossmember.

 

herby1

Active Member

• Aug 26, 2022

• #6

Thanks for the information, it's my first Landy so other's experience & knowledge is a real help.
Was hoping to get it ready for the Peterborough show but time's run out, oh well, always Billing show next year

 

LincolnSteve

Well-Known Member

• Aug 26, 2022

• #7

I nearly drove myself bonkers trying to get perfect door fitting. They are all different, they are old and most have been bashed around all over the place. You have to settle for good enough in the end. Also sorry to say any replacement parts you but won't fit. Have a look at this. https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/steves-unexpected-series-3-rebuild.292955/page-32