As a result of the MOT failure, (cracked off side spring), I've got to replace the rear springs on my SWB 3 series. A few questions: - Any tips? Do the new springs come with bushes already fitted? Is it worth buying all new shackle bolts, U-bolts etc? Cheers T.

I put a new one on my swb 1974, easy peasy. BTW mine was MOT'd today and failed on a cracked rear spring. Why did yours pass? T.

Changed the oil and filter myself yesterday and it's running brilliantly - no oil light whatsoever. A mate also gave me a load of redundant sockets which fit perfectly, so no tool probs now, (phnar, phnar!). Next thing is the MOT........................

Cheers folks, I feel more encouraged now :D However, just took it to the garage and explained what I wanted doing and they were most unhelpful. :mad: I can see I'm going to have to get to know my way around a set of spanners. BTW, what's the best to get, AF or whitworth, (I've only got...

Hello, would anyone know why the oil pressure light comes on when I brake in my 1974 series 3? The oil level's fine and it only comes on for a few seconds. A friend who's Dad's an expert in old landies reckons that it's a sludged up oil filter. Has anyone had the same problem. (It's having a...

Hi, just bought an old series 3 and looked around a few forums and plumped for this one. I'm sure there'll be many questions in the future, but for now - hello;) T.