Hi All, Trying to work out some history on my 1974 series 3. Managed to work out it used to be yellow. Not a stock colour so trying to work out which companies might have used - think AA and British telecom but anybody know anything more about this colour? Possibility military as have had a...

Hello. I am restoring my 88” series 3 and need to choose tyres. I have the original style tubeless defender steels (not wolfs) which are 5.5” wide. There is a huge debate about 235/85r16 vs 7.50 and most people agree that 235 are too wide for 5.5 rims albeit without problems. I am naturally...

I’ll wait and see then. Someone can get themselves a bargain...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284209540009

Actually on eBay now but not many bidders and looking like they’ll go for only £50. Ends Saturday

Michelin Latitude Cross 7.50r16 Tyres (Set of 4) 4-5mm Tread These are the ideal fit for a Land Rover Defender or Series and can fit 5.5, 6 or 6.5 rims (including original steel rims or wolf style). They are tubeless but can also be used with tubes. They will provide the original “stock”...

Hi All, I’ve got a truck cab for restoration for my series 3. Anyone got any (helpful) tips on removing dents? It’s a bit like a golf ball. Thanks Tom

That’s good to know. Want it to be flush. If normal wolf ET20 get it flush that’s perfect. My only other consideration was better turning circle as I live on a hill with hairpins but don’t want it sticking out.

Thanks - are those ET0 rather than normal ones? Doesn’t appear to be much difference in that case

Has anyone got a picture of a series with wolf ET0 (rather than ET20) rims. Want to know if they stick out too far or look good. Tom

Love it. Keep them coming!

Hello - anyone got a set of GENERAL GRABBER TRs 235/85r16 they are willing to sell? 4 or 5 set. Am looking for decent tread. I know these were stick defender tyres so imagine there might be some at the back of garages... thanks. Tom

But the fronts are working fine at the moment right with the standard master cylinder?? You don’t have any issues at present? Part of me thinks if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.... FYI LOF Clutches are now making drums brake kits. Might use those on the back and ZEUS on the front.

Awesome - am really tempted now. One final question - did you have to change your master cylinder? I have a dual line setup with a servo. Brand new. I heard some rumours about retained cylinder pressure for drums meaning you needed to changes our master cylinder for a master from a defender that...

Ps. I notice LOF clutches are now making series drum kits to “address issue of terrible aftermarket parts”. That the option if I don’t do Zeus.

Hi Cornish Rattler - am really tempted by the Zeus kit as fed up of drum aftermarket parts that don’t fit. Can you answer some questions for me: 1. Honestly, what is the stopping power like relative to good drums? Noticeably better? 2. I have a stock 88 setup with single cylinder 10” front and...

What about the SU ACR carb? Could that give power improvement over 34 ICH?

This is a long story so bear with me... I have a series 3 with an 11H 2.25 petrol (branded 2.3) engine from an early 90. It came with a Weber 34 ICH carb and I recently replaced it with a new Weber 34 ICH exactly the same as part of the restoration. I have struggled for power (especially on...

Hi Dominic - could I get some advice from you regarding the DMTL carb conversion please?

Marmaduke - that’s a lovely setup but those are 255s I’d guess. I’m after a narrow tyre - it’s between ZXL and Latitude Cross by the sounds of it. Want a more aggressive tread but worried about road manners in wet where I drive 90%. I would go to 235 but concerned about weight and turning...