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They might be crap but not as crap as the new ones.

Series ones smell bad though, because they don't have coil springs probably.

Depends on your definition. In terms of safety, economy, ergonomics. Yes, crap. In terms of long term ownership, resilience, dependability, avoidance of fragile electronics, and simplicity they are excellent. And coil springs aren't as good...

Plenty of modern crap still with leaf springs on the rear axle. Series of all models are pretty crap, 90/110/defenders also crap, though people seem to get really upset when you say that, so it is always worth a mention every now and then!

All old vehicles are slightly rubbish, however that's not the reason we like them......ok it a little bit of the reason......ok it the main reason

I've just been to kingfisher rubber and got load s of seals. All sorts , some self adhesive, ideal for series

Seem to remember it was something like a phosphor - bronze bush that was causing the rattle. Mind you, this was 15 years ago!

Same with mine after replacing the clutch. Seem to remember that I did it on the cheap and didn't replace a bearing. But you say that you have done the bearing?

Must be engine related as they do not appear rusty. I knew all that leaking oil was for a purpose 🤣

They're bolts..

Yesterday, I met with my youngest son for a leisurely drive in Lola, my Land Rover, to our local pub for a pint. During the journey, as we basked in a rare spell of sunshine, my son—who had recently acquired the latest, feature-rich Apple...

Last photo looks like timing chain parts

Having recently done one, bottom photo is part of the timing chain kit 👍