Thanks for all the ideas - I'll work through them and let you know how I get on.

Engine starts and runs fine, after about 8 miles of driving it starts to misfire and run really badly. If I turn it off and try it the following day it follows the same pattern. I thought that it might be a condenser problem so I replaced that with a genuine part not a cheap copy. - no...

The small nuts and bolts that hold the indicator light unit to the front wing panel need replacing. Any idea what size these are so that i can order some replacements? Cheers

What is the orignal colour of the grab handles on the rear cross member? Cheers

Thank you for your help. I had got them in the right order but No.1 lead was connected to the wrong distributor terminal. I've put it right and it started first time! I will not make that mistake again! Cheers

Land Rover was running fine but due for a service. I had not started it for a couple of weeks.Replaced the spark plugs, HT leads and distributor cover but could not get it started again. Have replaced coil, contact breakers and condensor. Checked for a spark with in-line tester and that seems...

Just joined the forum although i have owned my Land Rover for almost 25 years. She is a 1972 2.25 litre petrol Series 3 that has had a galvanised chassis fitted after I got fed up of replacing rusty outriggers! I live in Pembrokeshire and am hoping to find some time to smarten up the Land...