1. Rubins4

    Series 3 How much bleeding do brakes need?

    No pumping on the pedal if using an ezibleed kit, Bob, but I agree that it sounds like air is getting in somewhere. OP - I've just done the same on mine after a full brake overhaul, I was getting bubbles disappearing quite quickly and definitely didn't go through 2 litres of fluid.I did have to...
  2. Rubins4

    Is This Taking the P***

    Seats look comfy:D Can't see anything series though
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    perkins engine

    @blue beasty Is she going in the Flatulance? (The sex doll, not the Perkins :D)
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    Tub fitment.

    I found by the time the steering column is in you lose any movement in the bulkhead, I guess that's why you should get your body alignment sorted before getting that far. I think I was quite lucky with mine as I didn't go in the correct order at all.
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    Series 3 A Less Leaky Transmission.

    How nice work. Are those machined '' in house"?
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    New swivels advice needed.

    I got some from Dingocroft, pretty sure they weren't BP but that was a couple of years back now.
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    Series 3 Rumble on part throttle

    Having run Harry round for a few miles now it's clear there is a strong rumble coming from under the driver area on part throttle. No rumble on no-throttle or above 50% throttle upward. There is also a terrible rumble using 4wd. I'm fairly confident of a transfer box front output bearing on the...
  8. Rubins4

    The Old Coachroad - East Sussex

    I didn't know these lanes existed. I work in Lewes so might find myself over that way one evening. :)
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    Mini restoration of my 75 Series 3

    Like it. how/where/why/howmuch :D Is that the only way to go electronic? i thought there might be an alternative where you swap out the points in the original distributor? Any links to generic advice welcomed.
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    SWB re-chassis

    Whay He's on the road! last on the road in 2007, 4 years of rebuild, 2 location moves, one wedding, one daughter and about five and a half grand later... :confused::cool: Took the Mrs and the little one to a country pub a few villages over, just because. Hopefully lots more odd days out to...
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    Its arrived

    We're gonna need more than that! :p
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    SWB re-chassis

    The new belts come with an assortment of fittings, I've got a load left, let me know if you need anything in particular. So, re-test tomorrow morning! :eek: I've had another go at getting a good pedal, another round of bleeding and adjustment. Bit of a faff as one of the front snail cams...
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    Series 3 Side light fittings

    Right, so I've fitted the new rear brake / side light holders and got some news bulbs. The motor factor only had Lucas bulbs on show behind the counter but when asked said he had another brand out back; these ones were Ring. We had a look at both side by side; there wasn't much in it to be...
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    Rayleigh Seat Trim

    Does anyone have a decent picture of Rayleigh trimmed seats in their tratter? I'm refurbing a set of Defender seats for my Series and no one does the covers I actually want (Neptune) as the material is out of stock, so I'm looking at others; Denim Twill, Moorland or maybe Rayleigh, if I can get...
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    For Sale Garage clearout

    That crawler board is awesome, would you consider posting?:)
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    SWB re-chassis

    Ah ok. I've just fitted a centre lap belt, much the same that pictured but the reel is mounted down the side of the seat, on the same mounting point as the drivers clasp in fact.
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    Grease in gearbox.

    In the OP, or rather his mates defence, you can put one shot grease in swivels so its not a massive leap of the imagination. I'd probably hit you with wrench if I found you trying to put grease in my gearbox, however....
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    Series 2 Advise on buying

    Took mine for a test run round a field and got plenty of fresh cow patina in the tyre treads. I also trod in some of it so there's some patina in the drivers footwell too.
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    Series 3 Side light fittings

    yeah, it can be a bit of a nighmare. I just cant imagine that something tat is relatively complex can be made properly and sold for less than £3, just doesnt sound right to me. What is the hedgehog for? I dont feel it is morally justifiable to fit LEDs to a series land rover, and for a...
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    SWB re-chassis

    Yeah, does happen. I had a Civic a few years back, blew both brake light bulbs on the way to the test centre; nothing ever went wrong others in the 5+ years of ownership. It's like they "know"... I've just realised I've been working flat out to get all these bits and pieces sorted I haven't...