1. J

    wiring tow bar electrics

    Hi, Got my tow bar fitted on the series 3, need to do the electrics. Not sure of best way to do the wiring, is it an easy job? Any tips / advice? Thanks
  2. J

    chassis queries

    thanks it a series 3
  3. J

    chassis queries

    Hi Chunky monkey Not picked it up yet, but will check no.s. Is dealer that is selling so hopefully not stolen!! Thanks James, not got a forklift so have to take apart a bit
  4. J

    chassis queries

    Hi got a bit carried away on ebay and ended up with a refurbed chasis, plan is to swap out existing one as it needs few patches and metal feels fairly thin in places. got couple of queries 1 Chassis has v5 with it- will i have to register ie which vichile will be the one i am driving as old...
  5. J

    problem MAP Freewheel not locking

    Cheers guys checked them out doing both sides at once and they are ok so panic over. Thanks
  6. J

    problem MAP Freewheel not locking

    Thanks Guys will check out tommorrow bit about having both engaged as when i did drivers side to start with, when engaged it turned prop shaft. Hopefully be that and won't have to dismantle!
  7. J

    problem MAP Freewheel not locking

    Hi took cover off and checked it, all seemed to be working. When in the free position was able to stop end of shaft rotating whilst spinning road wheel. When in locked position not able to stop end of shaft rotating but the propshaft still doesn't rotate. Any ideas what going on? Is half shaft...
  8. J

    problem MAP Freewheel not locking

    Cheers will have a go when it stops raining!! John
  9. J

    problem MAP Freewheel not locking

    Hi Got MAP freewheel hubs on front of landy. On when bought, checked them and found passengerside one doesn't lock when you move the nut. The nut moves ok but wheel when turned not comnnected to prop shaft. So think broken halfshaft or hub broken. Never had to do anything with freewhell hubs...
  10. J

    chassis undercoat and paint

    cheers guys will check those out
  11. J

    do defender cabs and windscreens fit series

    Hi James do you have any details,key things to watch for or photos etc. Fancy trying it but new to landies and have limited bodywork skills ta John
  12. J

    do defender cabs and windscreens fit series

    Thanks , been away so not able to reply. So if i sort out the hinge bracket the rest of a defender cab will fit.
  13. J

    chassis undercoat and paint

    Hi need to strip back and clean up my chassis. what is the best undercoat and top coat to deal with rust and stop new rust thanks John
  14. J

    do defender cabs and windscreens fit series

    Hi Recently bought a series 3 swb, wondering if a defender truck cab and windscreen are an easy swap. defender windscreen would appear taller and so give better vision. thanks