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So update, took landrover into garage today who bled brakes and tested them. Reasonable braking force but long pedal travel. He said adjuster on rear not working and needed adjusting on front as well. Discovered rear did not have pin in shoe for...

The garage did bleed the brakes and get some air out, annoyingly managed to do it the old fashioned way so don't know why I couldn't do it. Never seem to have much luck with brakes, it was the same on my classic mini

Hello everyone! I just got my driving license yesterday. I'm 24 and applied for the license only to go off the beaten track (I work from home permanently, so no commuting involved). As a result my next car has to handle some light to medium...

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Hi all, After a gap of landy ownership of a few years I've just purchased a 1972 S3 88. Its got a perkins prima diesel conversion in and I'm wondering if anyone here can fill in any gaps in its history which is a total blank at present. Any...

I refurbed mine recently, just happened to have a tin of blue enamel boat paint in garage, used cup wheel on outside, few costs of primer and this paint went on beautiful, colour match close enough for me

https://paintman.co.uk/shop/land-rover-series-3-engine-filter-housing-blue/?srsltid=AfmBOoou8pNqYyxpSOWQ-oWNKj-NDqOcaRlNrM9EnF_m5RuJS41TLYFP

Some images of our mechanical family member and the 200tdi to be transplanted. No prizes for guessing my surname - the pun is stolen from Quick Pee!

It is recommended to move the inline filter away from the carb, so it isn't sitting directly over a hot manifold.

Thanks for keeping us up to date, it's always nice to see. You've made a good start. Don't buy cheap hoses, I had to replace all of mine after just a year. Get a new thermostat and gasket when you do the coolant. I fitted an electronic...

Fitted the new Weber carb last weekend, along with new plugs, leads and an online fuel filter (still got to replace the points, but I'll do that when I properly service it in 2 weeks time - not being run for a couple of weeks, so no rush). I'm...

I think applying something regularly is the key to the preserving underneath.

I've used Dinitrol before on a Peugeot 205 and it was very good, it gave a nice smooth black finish.

I know you have painted the outside of the chassis but I would still cover the external with a chassis wax as well. I like dinitrol personally as it actually "dries" rather than remaining wet like waxoil.

I didn't know it when I bought them but all 3 companies are British.

I've reluctantly started to give Leylandi series 3, some protection today. Last weekend I used a wire brush on a drill and white spirit to remove old waxoyl then jetwashed. I used Jenolite rust converter and 2 coats of Buzzweld chassis in one...

I've removed the gauze filter because it was knackered anyways. Thought about putting and inline paper filter on instead where it's ready to reach

Good on uncle Stan, SS fuel tanks aren't cheap to buy. A new carb, ignition and timing check should get her idling nicely.

Thank you for adding to the conversation, it's great to know I'm not alone. One of the first things we did before trying to start it when we rolled it out of storage was to drain the fuel tank and refill with fresh fuel. In addition, "Uncle...

My series 3 was running badly so I replaced the Zenith Chinese copy with a new Weber kit. What I now believe is the rusty fuel kept blocking up the carb jets. I would advise anyone recommissioning a series to save themselves the frustration to...

Welcome to the forum. I would suggest a Webber is the most affordable option. Rebuilt carbs are pretty expensive last time I looked. Don't be tempted by the Chinese Zenith, we had one and it was total rubbish. We then got a good 2nd hand Zenith...

Made some 3D model files for printable door hinge shims for my 1980 S3 88 Files here >> 3D print files

here you go!

So found my old ‘real’ one (see pics) but it still has the crappy pressed in valves. Stripped it down and gonna fit to see if it’s an improvement.

Try a new sender and if that doesn't work a new gauge?

The inline filter did very little when my tank was rotten, the jets were still getting clogged. If it does need a new tank it's easy to fit just a 4 bolts and 2 hose clips to undo.

yeah, I'm not sure where it all came from though because it has quite a good inline fuel filter fitted? previous owner might of put that on after he realised crud was getting into the carb though.

Welcome Can we have a picture of your car with some Canary Island scenery in the background (so we can all be jealous..) ?

Great job. It might be worth draining the fuel tank and checking the fuel pick up pipe still has the brass gauze filter on the end.