It’s mainly the dirt that’s holding mine together so it never gets washed!

I've gone to electronic dizzy too (from these guys: https://simonbbc.com) and it made a huge difference. Like simon my advance is set way way more than 6 too but seems to work well (sparks in good condition, no pinking, emissions in mot range etc). I'm just planning to play around and see what...

Hey all - going to be redoing my ignition timing in the next couple of weeks but before I do thought I’d see what advance is working best for you all these days. Previously mine’s always worked best with more than the book says - What degree of advance are you running at?? TS

Thanks all - managed to get it fixed. Used the torx idea with a bit of heat first and the old adaptor thread came out a treat, no problem. Then a quick trip to B&Q and got hold of a 12-15mm coupler which has the same external thread dimensions. attached a short length of copper pipe to the 15mm...

Cheers gents, should have a torx to fit so I'll give that a go tomorrow - will let you know how i get on. @nathanglasgow, there was no washer and the pipe just snapped off at the lightest of touches so i'm thinking something was done previously - hopefully he didn't weld it in there! Next...

Hello - Was sorting out my heater box on my s3 today and have hit a problem... Went to remove the adaptor that joins the heater pipe to the cylinder head (part 624091 )when instead of unbolting the bugger just snapped off! So now I'm left with part of the adaptor still threaded into the head and...

I always found getting my ’81 petrol through its MOT emission test one of the biggest hassle so I feel your pain. Clearly something in the set-up of the engine is not right and regardless of whether you need an MOT or not (as Col says in the UK you don’t but maybe in France you do??) you will...

Not sure what the thread is but the part number is Nt407041L. https://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.php/96203/5497/locknut_for_transfer_lever_series_11___111

I’ve also got the 2.25l petrol in my series 3 and like Col can push it to over 60 on a motorway - maybe even 70 downhill with a tailwind - but it’s not happy and wouldn’t recommend it. Sits comfortably at about 55-60 on a long run though but assume the overdrive which I have helps so that might...

Thanks all. Loaded it till axle to chassis height was that given in the book (158-162mm) and then tightened it all up. Will run it for a few miles then check and retighten and see how we go. cheers for all the advice.

Many thanks chaps. So far 1 vote for loading, 1 for ratchet straps then. I’ll see if anyone else gets the chance to reply then make a decision I guess if no consensus appears

Hello all - am looking for your collective wisdom / advice on the best way to settle leaf springs before tightening up all the bolts. Have just fitted new rear leaf springs to my 109 and have so far just tightened up the u-bolts enough to hold the plate and spring in place to the axle and have...

I looked at Paddocks to see if they had a set and they have 'fitting instructions' on the site too - attached them here for ya

Thanks - sounds like worth trying then at least and then as you say the joys of bleeding the system (again!) Cheers

Hi all - Having got a load of help trying to get my brakes sorted in my last post (https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/series-3-brake-pedal-master-cylinder-adjustment-please-help.340288/) I'm now turning to the experts again for more help! Longish story short, having adjusted and tinkered I...

Thanks gents for all the responses - will let the brakes settle after last bit of adjustments and then if need be follow advice for improved bleeding. Much obliged to you all!

presumably with one (or more?) of the bleed nipples open? The one furthest from the reservoir?

sorry - should have said - mine's the 2 1/4l petrol.

Can you recommend a decent one that doesn't cost the earth?

Excellent - thanks - that's about the same as mine so looks like all's well with the pedal height. Servo seems to work ok too (far as I can tell - pedal moves on engine start up and there's definitely decent suction leading to it). Took Rob1miles' advice and played around more with the adjusters...