Hi, I have a problem with the mixture on my series 3. It has been stood for about 4 weeks while I replaced the blown head gasket and when I have gone to start it after putting everything back together the engine is running very rich and smoking a lot. I have wound the mixture screw fully in and...

To be honest there is not a lot that can be done to improve the performance of a 2.25 diesel. A good healthy one will make around 60 bhp at the most and there is not much you can do to improve that. I doubt an electric fan will make any noticeable difference, maybe freeing up 1 horsepower at the...

I have not had any problems with the 2.25 petrol on mine at all. All I had to do when I got it was to adjust the timing slightly as it was igniting at TDC and is now set to 3 degrees BTDC and to adjust the fuelling with a Gunson Colortune. The Zenith carb on mine seems very reliable and has not...

2.25 petrol not comfortable at 50? Really? Mine will happily cruise at 60 all day with standard diffs and 7.50 tyres.

Why would it be hairy? I frequently drive on 60mph roads and dual carriageways with my S3 with no problems at all. If yours is hairy to drive at 60 then it is likely that the brakes or steering have something wrong with them. Low range in traffic? I find the standard ratios more than low enough...

Easy, just flush the blocked heater matrix, unblock the valve on top of the engine and replace the wiring to the blower.

Fixed the heater on my 88". I can now see where I am going without having to wipe the condensation off the screen every couple of minutes. It still only has 2 heat settings though, hot and very hot.

Freelander gone, I have a proper Landy again.

Just measured mine, when empty the height from the ground to the highest point of the roof is 198cm. That is an 88 on 7.50 tyres. From the top of the door to the top of the roof is 25 cm.

One thing I would suggest is to loosen the nut off but not take it off completely. The first time I took mine off it needed a bit of force and when it broke free it flew off the shaft and smacked me across the nose.

OK.

Are you likely to be heading down this way anytime soon? If not I can probably meet somewhere convenient for both of us to collect it

This might be a stupid question, but are you sure your landy hasn't got a positive earth? This would certainly explain the sparks when connecting the leads.

No real urgency, at your convenience is fine.

That sounds acceptable, will cash on delivery be ok? Just let me know when and where.

I think I might be be able to salvage that. How much are you asking for it?

That would be great, thank you.

Looking for a drop down tailgate for a Series III. Condition not too important as long as the fittings are intact. Happy to collect within approx 2 hours of Poole.