Series 2 have smaller wheel studs and nuts than series 3 which can cause them to snap and wheels to fall off if used with the wrong wheels. Not sure about Series 2a though..

Tricky one hmmm

Not in the usual definition of the word, you've got 4 ratios and a lockable converter. I see what you mean, theoretically for any given rpm, each selection would give a different road speed but in engineering terms you wouldn't call it six speed.

If you've got the blue brand ones, they both look round topped, but the bolt itself will be longer to account for the thicker axle at that point.

Just in case anyone's about I need a bootlid picked up from Pewsey and dropped off in Bristol or South Wales. Will tip generously :)

The computer in the new station will tell the tester what the vehicle last failed on as soon as the reg number is entered, to help stop people fishing around stations hoping for a lucky break.

The Vacuum connections are manifold side, after the butterfly, so no change.

Holy sheet! 17 miles with 1400kg on that, you've got some balls! Look at the flattened tyres heheh Looks pretty tidy, but so did mine..

lol undersea land gun heheh

It'll always drive and feel like an agricultural vehicle, the existing brakes will work fine if they're properly reconditioned. Later Series have larger front brakes and Servos, you can put those on if required though. Early Discovery turbo diesel engines are popular to fit. I think the...

The 73 will be tax exempt in April too if you didn't realise.

The Britpart stuff is guaranteed not to break too.... By them unfortunately.

I was going to say Jag before I even opened the thread, they just go abysmal after a few years electronics wise. ****es me off as we waited so many years for cars to be mechanically reliable and rust free (think 90's Peugeot 405's, they were really popular) and then we screwed it all up again...

Sounds like a double ringer, maybe someones put a Series 3 ID on it at one point (to hide it being stolen?) then someones realised that's stupid and put a later ID on again, without changing the VIN plate. Does the engine number match the one on the V5? Have you got any pictures of the vehicle...

Yes, it'll cover all the inside too and prolong the life as it'll act as a sacrificial anode (attract the rusting process first). Secondhand galv chassis come up quite often around the 700 quid mark which are basically as good as new so might be better value if you can afford it, I wouldn't...

These WIPAC glass ones were very much of their time, especially on Escorts and Cortinas and general aftermarket fitment. Lots on eBay and very popular on 70's series station wagons.

4x4 funerals have a smart silver one. They might do a wedding eh

You seem to have been a very responsible driver and community member, being sure to get the situation right and driving carefully when required. Well done.

Series 2 is a pin and barrel type that slides together, I've got a pair of bonnet side ones if you want them, not got the bulkhead side though..

He dint mean you :crazy_driver: