When I got my Landy in 2016 (It's a 1977), I could not touch the wheel without getting insanely mucky. I tried to wipe it off with soap and water (ha ha), but it wasn't until I gave it a thorough rub with glue remover (!!!) that the goo came off. I can now drive without wearing gloves!

So it would seem, but... if I choose to use Turner, at least I can blame someone else if there is a cockup... and require that they sort any potential issues :)

Here is the price list. I now notice that they only seem to do customer's own units, at least when it comes to petrol versions. It is slightly unclear regarding diesels, where they do not specifically state that there is a shortage of units... admittedly, it was a while since I talked to them...

Thanks guys, that clarifies things. As for Turner, I have been in touch with them, and they do have off-the-shelf units if need be. Personally, I am not too fussed about original engine vs original chassis, since the mechanical functionality is my priority. On the other hand, I do see and admire...

So, the heart and soul of my S3 diesel 88" 1977 is of course suffering from any well-known disease known to a Land Rover that has seen some hardship over the years. It smokes and it drinks oil, and it leaks both here and there, and a reliable Landy mechanic wants to carry out a leak-down test on...

I found this on the Swedish correspondence to Ebay. The number to the seller, mrs Jeanette Persson, is +46 73 544 01 16. The text runs: This cool car from 1971 was bought by its current owner in London 1978, and has been with the same owner in Sweden ever since. It's been on a return trip to...

I had that dimension on my Series (broad wheels), but I thought my car looked like a German Shepherd puppy with too big paws... :) So, when one of the tyres packed it in, I swapped them all. But, each to his own!

Here is some helpful advice on smoke, and here are some equally helpful thoughts on glowplugs!

Thanks, one less thing to worry about! :)

I had this done to my S3, 88", truck cab from 1977, by an external garage. Full service, including a new diesel filter, oil filter, break fluid, oil, etc etc All engine gaskets replaced New radiator including top and bottom hose New hub bearings (front) New freewheeling hubs and gaskets New...

When I first saw the car, I did think of a beautifully botched filler job... thanks guys, you confirm my suspicions! Am I to understand that the panel (this is the rear left side, obviously) isn't "double", i.e. when I look into the loading bay, and see the side of the car from the "inside", it...

So, a previous owner of my S3 88" 1977 left his mark. What is the best way of fixing this? Obviously, it does not need to be showroom finish, but I want the job done properly. However, even the most skilled bodyshop mechanic might need some ideas on how to sort Birmabright damaged this way.

When I got my S3 truck cab 88" (1977) in 2016, it had wing mirrors. They were absolutely useless, so I ordered this from Paddocks: MIRRORKIT3 90/110 Mirror Conversion Kit for S3 347969 Hinge Gasket 79221 Hinge To Bulkhead Screw MRC2178 Hinge to Bulkhead Captive Nut MRC2762 Hinge to Door Bolt...

As previously mentioned, check all fluids (in the car!!), stick a new battery in it and see if it fires up and moves. If that's too much for you, try giving it a push or a tug and see if it rolls. It does not have to be as bad as one might fear, or it might be something like this. Regardless of...

I usually run my S3 in 2WD, but set the freewheeling hubs to 4WD roughly every 160 kilometres or so, as recommended by Steamwally (at about 1.45 into the video) and drive a few kilometres. Perhaps it's a bit of overkill, but if it saves me £££, I'm okay with it.

My S3 sports Micheline Latitude Cross on new tubeless OE wheels. Great for spring-to-autumn use up here, and on-road, if you don't want to climb mountains. My (highly personal) view is that wheels and tyres are not supposed to be some cheap cr*p anyway, it is a matter of safety.

You will soon realise that you've bought yourself a financial black hole, and you will enjoy it all the way - good luck! :)

That is of course the best thing to do, thanks :) I was merely out to get a basic idea.

I had the same problem with my motor and went for a complete swap to this replacement part, work carried out by my trusted garage. Even the MoT guys were impressed!

I got the heater plug conversion kit and first failed to bypass the ballast resistor. Did not turn out very well... but after bypassing the resistor, everything is hunky-dory and they work as intended. However, a previous owner very thoughtfully put in a separate button, so the chance of them...