I'm trying to find the engine number. The ID tag under the bonnet ( one with chasis number on too) must have fallen off at some point. I'm assuming it must be stamped somewhere else on the engine?? cheers Mark

Had to do mine a few months back. went to paddocks for most parts. With regards to the bolts the part number is 576521 - for the bolts attaching the swivel pin housing to the axle, nuts are 251322. and for the bolts attaching the cover over the oil seal - 250693. - just be careful when removing...

After a year of work, got my series 3 through it's MOT. However, went for first decent drive in it since I bought it and the thermostat seems to be recording a water temp just within the filled in white C area on the guage on the dash. Should it not be in the 'normal' range? New Thermostat...

Finally put 1980 SWB sIII in for MOT this morning and it failed on two counts. 1 Brake balance. Apparently front ones weren't engaging properly, 30 % of what they should be. My line of thinking was that I've pushed the shuttle valve out on the dual line system? does this sound reasonable and...

Booked my 1980 series 3 2.25 petrol in for it's MOT for monday- been off the road for a couple of years with the previous owner. Had a big list which it failed on last time which I've worked through, however, the one I'm a bit unsure what i can do before it goes in, is the emissions. Have...

Just to throw something else into the mix. Have you tried swapping your drums round ? I'd stuck the whole new cylinder / brakes / pipes on my series 3 and still had a brake sticking. until it turned out it was a drum which was slightly out. £15 for a new one and it's done the trick for me.

Took the new starter motor back to paddocks with the original I'd taken out. Turns out I'd been given the wrong one. If any body has a series 3 five bearing engine and need a new starter motor, don't go with the starter coded rtc5225 that the 3 bearings use, you apparently need the same starter...

bought it from Paddocks. Advertised on other sites as the one for Series III land rover. Must of superceded the old model ???

Had issues with old starter motor, took that out no probs (one with seperate solonoid). Come to replace with new all in one starter motor RTC5225 and can't get it to line up to fit with the holding bolts. It's a 1980 5 bearing engine 2.25. Has anybody had similar difficulties? or is it...

Thanks for pointers, have taken the plunge and bought new starter motor. It's turning into a bit of a battle trying to fit it though. have a 1980 5 bearing 2.25 engine and can't locate where the crank handle engages the engine goes so i can turn the flywheel over so the teeth will line up...

No wasn't even turning over, charge light and all electrics working fine but nothing. must admit something was making a noise from under the bonnet on the first two goes that didn't sound healthy. Not engine though. Anyway took the plunge today and bought brand new starter motor from paddocks...

Went to start landrover tonight, tried it a couple of times and by the third go wouldn't even turnover. nothing, zip, nada. only normally start it up about once a month as I'm working on it at the moment, so had jump leads connected as well. Thinking it will be the starter motor, but is...

Having same issue with my series 3. Have bought two large g clamps thinking that maybe could compress the metal ring against the rubber and push the split pin through. hopefully will be able to grip the back of the plate attatched to the shock strut and apply enough pressure to the rubber to...

Just a quick question, has anyone fitted a rubber swivel housing gaiter kits recently? Currently have both swivel housings to my series 3 in pieces and was after a bit of advice before I try and attatch the gaiter kits and put the whole lot back together. cheers.:(

https://www.connectstores.com/lr/sp_2727.html above is link to land rover parts store where they offer rubber gaiter kit which is more expensive but less hassle apparently. need to do the job myself but its way down the list at moment.

All, thank you very much. Can't believe how wide of the mark I was ! have put flaring tool on the order list. Once again, proves how invaluble the site is. Many thanks

Have posted a couple of questions already on the forum but thought i'd take the time to give a bit of history of what I've got ! Bought of ebay a 1980 series III truck cab 5 bearing engine and canvas hood. Always wanted a landy and have owned it now for 2 months and couldn't be happier with...

As part of my push to get my landy through it's MOT i've decided to renew the pipe work / cylinders to the rear of my SWB 1980 landy. have got the copper pipe work and the imperial male ends to fit into the new cylinders. my question is do I have to solder the copper pipe whilst it is inside...

Afternoon all, first post, so here goes!. Have just acquired 1980 series III Landy which hasn't had the heating working for a while it appears. Have tech manual, but can't for the life of me figure out where the heater valve goes. Have 5 bearing engine but not sure that counts when locating...