Hi folks, just a quick 1 Anybody got a rough idea how much a respray costs these days. The panels are in fair/good condition. Just a few places where the paint has chipped or a bit rust coming through. Its a Series 3 SWB, Blue, and only need the blue bits, not the cream hard top done. Cheers

Or maybe getting an old Range Rover, and having the V8 out of it?????

Hi folks, just a general question: Has anybody got any experience or knowledge of putting a decent petrol engine into a series 3. By that I'm thinking along the lines of maybe a Jag 6 cyl or a V6 from something else. Is this an absolute crazy idea? Just thought it seems a big old engine...

Cheers rusty.

Cheers Hippy, so you'd say they are worth it then? I'm sure the couple of hundred quid expense to provide a bit more bearable driving at speed is worth it. Yeah I'll check my tyres too, but surely a set of 4 new tyres, once balanced and fitted etc would come close to £200 too, so an...

thanks for that

Well u've helped before, so looking for your views again. Ive got a SWB Series 3 (2.25 Petrol) and am contemplating fitting an Overdrive to assist with the normal everyday driving. 45mph seems suitable for the car at present, 50mph getting just too noisey, stressful, and can tell engines...

Can anybody recommend a good reliable garage for servicing a Series 3 in South Lincs. Im about 15 mins from Stamford so anything that doesnt need a 50 mile trek would be good. Just got a series 3 on Monday and reckon looking at the mileage on MOT, its done nothing this year, so needs a good...

New to the Land Rover scene, so bear with me if this is an obvious 1. I've been the proud owner of a Series 3 since, um Monday, and b'jesus its cold. Just wondering if theres an obvious aftermarket fix to help get some heat into the cabin? Petrol can and a match doesnt count as advise...

Many thanks for all your advice chaps. Me thinks I'm gonna be calling on your expertise alot more in the near future :)

Cheers chaps, so need not be a reason to not buy the thing then? Being a newbie, I realsise there's gonna be money and work needed, just didnt want it to be a major 'walk away from this now' type of thing!! I'll get some pictures and post, but on the face of it, not nearly as bad as your...

First of all, a big hello folkes. By way of an introduction, I'm asking for a bit of advice. I'm on the cusp of buying my first proper Land Rover!!! A 1980 Series 3 in absolute charismatic condition. (read 'used')! Yeah, I know, its a big day for me! The truck I'm considering is sound with the...

First of all, a big hello folkes. By way of an introduction, I'm asking for a bit of advice. I'm on the cusp of buying my first proper Land Rover!!! A 1980 Series 3 in absolute charismatic condition. (read 'used')! Yeah, I know, its a big day for me! The truck I'm considering is sound with...