1. Dorset_dumpling

    Weird brake light issue.

    I have a weird issue with my brake lights. When the tail lights are on, the brake lights flash intermittently. It only happens with the lights on and it still happens after disconnecting the brake light switch. This leads me to conclude that there is a short between the feed to the tail lights...
  2. Dorset_dumpling

    Land Rover Defender stolen near me.

    A blue Defender 90 has been stolen from Bournemouth. Reg no. CX54 VSO. It is a blue station wagon with a white roof. The roof has a website printed on the side, it has a grey vinyl interior and a dog guard fitted in the back. It also has a Goodwinch winch and bumper, which has two distinctive...
  3. Dorset_dumpling

    Freelander 1 TD4 ES spares or repair.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204800468463
  4. Dorset_dumpling

    Extra front crossmember

    Has anyone come across a Series 3 chassis with an extra front crossmember before? I have just tried to turn the engine with a crank handle but directly behind the front bumper is a solid 2" box section crossmember that is stopping me from passing the crank handle through to the crank pulley. The...
  5. Dorset_dumpling

    For Sale Series 3 88" Hardtop bits

    Series 3 88" roof, sides and rear door. I am asking for £40 for the roof, £50 for the pair of sides and £50 for the rear door. Or I can do the whole lot for £100. All in decent useable condition though the door does have some rust on the frame. The lock works and includes 1 key.
  6. Dorset_dumpling

    Series 3 Series 3 mixture problems

    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...
  7. Dorset_dumpling

    Wanted Series drop down tailgate

    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.
  8. Dorset_dumpling

    Classic Mountney leather 13" steering wheel.

    Classic Mountney 13" steering wheel 48 spline 3/4 shaft. Some marks and wear as shown on pics. Will fit Series Land Rovers, various MG's and Mini's and many other BL cars. £30 cash on collection or £35 by bank transfer if you want me to post it to you. (postage included in £35 price)
  9. Dorset_dumpling

    I have a proper Landy again!

    After 4 years of Freelander ownership I have gone back to having a proper Landy again, a 1980 Series 3. Paint work isn't great, in fact it looks like it was painted by a blind man in a hurry but structurally and mechanically it is great. Just drove 180 miles from Chelmsford at 60-65 mph with no...
  10. Dorset_dumpling

    Series 3 or not?

    I'm a bit confused about this Land Rover. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154601909458?hash=item23fefdecd2:g:b-IAAOSwVgdfv2gP I am looking to buy a late Series III Land Rover or early Defender and came across this one. The age of the registration would correspond to it being a later series 3, but...
  11. Dorset_dumpling

    Canon A1 35mm SLR

    I'm selling some of my photography kit, apparently I have too much. I am selling my Canon A1 and a few lenses and other kit. The Camera is in good working condition with some external wear and paint chipping. I am selling it with 3 lenses, a 50mm Canon lens, a 135mm Canon lens and a 28mm Vivitar...
  12. Dorset_dumpling

    Getting really frustrated now.

    I am getting really frustrated with the knocking/banging coming from under my Freelander. It sounds and feels like I am driving over a cattle grid. It is intermittent and can occur both when cornering and when driving in a straight line, it doesn't happen all the time and it usually happens at...
  13. Dorset_dumpling

    Hi all

    Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum but not to Land Rovers. Previous ones over the last 20 years have been a SIII 109 Hardtop, a couple of Discovery's, a 110 and now I own a TD4 Freelander ES.