Hi all. Living in London, I’m getting limited time to use my series 3. Perhaps twice a month (5 miles at a time). The long term plan is to move it to Devon where she will be more at home. What are the risks of being parked up for long periods and is there any precautions that can be taken...

I’ve not tried depressing the clutch but it’s a really nasty metal on metal grind. Like you were grinding gearbox gears. The grinding has occurred since the installation of electronic ignition and retarding of timing (it was miles advanced before). The starter is new and worked without issue...

Thanks Col. I’ll try that. I’m quite new to mechanics so haven’t plucked up courage to remove rocker and check valve clearances yet. I need to however as have a leaking rocket gasket but all the radiator pipe work prevents easy removal. I am keen to learn however - is there a reason why you...

Bizarre set of circumstances - has anyone seen/heard of/experienced this? I have a brand new starter which worked fine once first installed. I subsequently put in electronic ignition and, when adjusting timing with a light, found timing to be heavily advanced. I put it back to TDC based on...

Sorted. Rear Oil Seal dead. Thanks for help.

Thanks All - Now fixed. Leaking rear oil seal had caked starter in oil and whilst solenoid engaged starter cog to fly wheel, it wasn’t spinning. New starter, job done.

Hi All, the filler and breather hoses to my fuel tank have perished and need replacing. With access a little restricted, has anyone got any tips for getting these tight new hoses over the filler assembly or the barbed male pipes on the tank itself. I’ve heard various things about Vaseline, WD40...

All, thanks for all your advice so far. I have just completed my first bit of landy surgery and removed the starter. Developments are as follows: (1) my series 3 has a 1983-85 2.3 petrol 5 bearing engine (code 11H) from an early defender; (2) it appears that the Lucas M78R starter (which I have)...

Thanks Col. Most signs are indicating that I have a later 5 bearing 2.25 (2.3) petrol. It appears as if it has been incorrectly fitted with a pre-engaged defender style starter (M78R) which, due to incorrect teeth alignment is getting jammed. The solution therefore is to remove the starter and...

This is getting interesting - I’m fascinated to know what I’ve been sold! Here’s hoping I haven’t been totally mugged! The guy at the parts shop reckons it may be the wrong starter fitted (needs inertia type) and is getting jammed as teeth arrangement are slightly different. Not sure if that...

That’s very interesting jamesmartin. I’ve uploaded a photo of the starter. See what you make of it - I assume you’re saying that the engine probably isn’t original to the car therefore. I’m new to landy’s So god knows what I’ve bought (). The starter is a Mirelli M78R. I’m going to try pluck up...

Thanks both. Just been looking through the manual - if I have a starter with solenoid attached (i.e. side by side - see attached). Does this mean I have a diesel starter motor installed on my petrol engine or where the starters designed to be inter changeable? Assume it’s not a problem.

Thanks all. So, I’ve had a long afternoon with the car trying all your suggestions. I purachsed a multimeter and have 12.8v across the battery and at the solenoid when the ignition is turned (I deduce that the problem can’t be battery or terminals (which I cleaned for good measure)). I also...

Thanks both. I don’t have a volt meter but sounds like a good investment. If I did have one, I assume I need a reading over 12v? When you say battery connectors, are you just referring to the poles in the battery itself or other connectors in the wider starter linkages? Thanks as always

Hi Team, I’m a new Landrover owner and hoping my knowledge will grow over time. For now, my 1973 series 3 won’t start when I turn the key. There is a single load click when I turn the key but no turning over at all. The lights seem bright when I turn them on. The landy was stood for about 4...

Thanks - do I need to do anything else before I start this (any specific ignition checks) for example and do I need any tools (gasmeter, tachometer, timing light)? And would the carb adjustment (or current lack of) explain all the symptoms identified above? If so, will give it a try. Thanks again

Hello Everyone, Was wondering if someone might give an inexperienced Land Rover owner some guidance to fix the following on my 1974 Series 3. My symptoms are: 1. Very fast idle (seems to get faster and faster after driving). It’s to the point where the car is so noisy waiting at a junction...

A proud (but very inexperienced) new Land Rover series 3 owner

Team - thank you so much. This place is like having an army of mechanics all willing to offer free advice. So, to summarise: 1. Oil is likely to be worn rear crank seal. A couple of follow up questions - (a) is this dangerous to drive in the short term? I just want to enjoy it for the rest of...

Hi All, Having finalise realised my dream I have a 1974 Series 3. It left a few spots of oil on the drive but nothing I was worried about. After a decent drive, it was dripping reasonably well from (what I believe to be the fly wheel housing) on to the cross member and down onto the floor...