The spark is really inconsistent. Its almost as if the spark is only good enough right at the end of the engine cranking over - just as i stop turning the key. And no ballast that i can see.

Parts were bought from my local motor factors. Probably cheaper end of the scale. I should mention however it had been running fine on those parts for a couple weeks before failing to start. Thanks for you replies chaps.

Hi, 2.25 petrol series 3 1980 So after diagnosing a weak spark I managed to get the car going by giving a direct feed to the coil from the battery. Still no ideas what is causing the weak spark. However, took the old girl out for a spin and 100m from home she died and now can’t get her...

Appreciate all the advice! Dan

I'm by no means an expert, but as I understand it an electronic ignition will to some degree produce a better more consistent spark with less maintenance issues. However when they go wrong there is little you can do to repair/change whereas with tradition points you can adjust and/or swap out...

Hi everyone, I posted the other day about my ignition problems and that I was thinking about moving to an electronic ignition. I can see there are numerous options, ranging from cheap britpart to expensive lumenition magic. I'm tempted by the middle of the road (at least expense wise)...

Thanks for all your replies. Appreciate it.

Hi everyone, I’ve got a series 3 2.25 petrol 1980. Ignition problems. Seemingly inconsistent spark at the points can’t really work out what it is. Thinking about going electronic ignition if anyone has any thoughts? But whilst looking at it I noticed the below wire was hanging loose. I’m not...

Thanks for you help! Managed to get it out And have got the gearbox back in minus one stud. Sealed it best we could filled it and I’ll wait to see if there’s any oil leak until I can source a new stud. Thanks!

Hi everyone, Help required. Just putting the transmission/gearbox back in my 1980 series 3 2.25 petrol and one of the studs for the transmission case has snapped! I need a replacement and possibly a stud extractor!? Anyone able to help. I’m in oxford. Thanks, dan

Thanks for your replies!

yeah I will clean them up and get a better photo tomorrow. Thanks for your replies! Today I've been fighting the seat base. 4 nuts/bolts are being difficult and have seized so I'm probably going to end up using the angle grinder tomorrow. thanks again

sorry for the enormous image.

Hi, I’ve recently acquired a series 3 2.25 petrol. 1980. (My first Land Rover I’ve owned). Clutch started slipping almost immediately so thought I’d change it. Drained the gearbox oil to find a dozen pieces of metal. Probably will need a gearbox rebuild? However it did seem to change gear...

Thanks. I haven't quite worked out how to upload pictures yet but i intend too. thanks again.

Hi all, I've just become the lucky owner of a 1980 Series III running project. She's a dream - except the clutch has gone. It slips when warm so my first job is to get a replacement in. It'll be my first time working on a land rover but not my first experience of DIY mechanics. A google search...