Its the 25th hour in the day I need! Thanks for all the suggestions (well, almost all of them :)) Shes with NorthEastern 4x4 as we speak - will report back in due course

Thanks for the info Graham - i'll give them a call. Does anyone know if Tillee's in Middlesbrough is still on the go? - phone number I googled doesn't work.

Folks, can anyone point me to a good independent place that can do some work on my Series 3? Specifically she takes a while to get started and neither the indicators nor the brake lights are working! I live in Thirsk North Yorkshire. Any help much appreciated! :)

Great solution Bump - I think I'll give it a try (much as I don't like the neighbours)

Axle stands - great idea. Maybe I'll look for a gravel trap too (neighbours drive seems appropriate :D )

Thanks folks, the freewheeling hubs are in 4x2 for sure. Just thinking, if I carefully look at the front axle whilst someone drives slowly will it be obvious if it is turning when it shouldn't be?

:lol::lol: very good! Thanks for a quick reply...... Now to find some ice :-) Good point about the gearbox

Hi folks, I'm new to the delights of Landys and have just taken delivery of a '72 series 3. I have a quick question re 4WD: the system appears to function as per spec ie hi/ lo ratio lever works and the 4WD yellow knob pops up when going from lo to hi ratio as normal. My question is how can I be...