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That’s an excellent question - I’ve got some EP90 under the seat so will ring them on Monday and if not top it up. Seems odd that the release bearing would start doing it suddenly? Had to drive it 40 min home but didn’t notice it then

Hi all, I have a series 3 2.25 petrol. After a recent dunking and recovery (under for about an hour but engine running), I sent it off to have all the oils done and some other bits sorted. Just got it back and noticed the gear box is harder to work than before and there is a wurring noise when...

I’ve been primarily in London for the first few months and I’ll admit I’ve never had an issue with congestion zone as generally if I’m going that central will take the Tube

Should be as long as historic tax class

I’m thinking as it also doesn’t run full time 4WD

Glad you found the info of use! I would say 15mpg probably isn’t bad for inner city/short drives - taking the girlfriend through the centre of Cardiff for work did make mine thirsty, seems to be a thing when the choke is out and it’s cold (due to loose carb air hose when I did the initial...

Yes I’ll admit the originality thing is my issue - means I wouldn’t want to do it to my current S3 especially as the engine in it is decent. Do you mind me asking what sort of MPG you got? Strangely, I find the hubs make a fair difference to acceleration and MPG in mine!

Ah, really wouldn’t want to affect the reg status! Does SWB vs LWB really make much of a difference in regards to fuel economy?

I could probably live with 35MPG diesel as long as I’m not doing insane mileage Yep, the mitigating factors are what I’m thinking — had a nose at speccing a polo and anything decent comes out over 30k! Whereas whilst maybe a higher upfront cost vs a PCP etc on a new car and lower MPG, they’re...

Hi all, After getting my first landy (1982 S3 88” 2.25p 5mb w/ parabolics, Fairey OD and FW Hubs) a month and a half ago and now about to get a 110 300TDI, it’s safe to say I have the Land Rover bug. I have a sensible fiesta for daily duties, but that is getting to the age of various gremlins...

Yes, I think the main thing is probably sorting out my overdrive — I’ll admit noise cancelling headphones were a major benefit as on the run down without OD I didn’t have them and was practically dead by the time we got there. Although did feel a bit gutted when my dad following me in a 2.0...

Adapted from my comments on series fuel economy thread: “ I’ve got a 2.25 petrol SWB on parabolics with freewheeling hubs (which seem to like throwing oil) and a Fairey overdrive (which seems to like making everything else throw oil once it’s thrown it’s own). On a recent run from Cardiff to...

The threads on here have been much use to a newbie owner, so more than happy to contribute, especially if it helps someone sort of justify the cost of running one as a daily (mine has been for about a month but I have a sensible car too!). Will see what it is this weekend as might take it back...

I’m thinking maybe stick a recovery point on the front and try to sort something other than a tow bar for the rear — otherwise I guess best plan of action is low range 1st or second and try not to stop! Will have a load of clobber in the back as doing it after move-out from the holiday cottage...

In other news, have decided to coach paint it next week in Dark Bronze green before the lakes. Had always liked the pastel green but given it’s a hard top and has retro aftermarket fold up side seats in the rear it might look a little odd with the top off (and be a faff) — think the darker green...

To be fair to the old girl, the other car did lift its front wheels! I’m hoping it’s just the central section that’s gone and the chassis legs are okay

I’m hoping just a rear cross member but frankly have just sent it to the excellent local garage and prepared to wince at the bill as I need it back for the lakes at the end of the month

I’ve got a 2.25 petrol SWB on parabolics with freewheeling hubs (which seem to like throwing oil) and a Fairey overdrive (which seems to like making everything else throw oil once it’s thrown it’s own). On a recent run from Cardiff to Norfolk via Stratford in London I was getting about 20-23...

Thanks! Sorting the paintwork has become a little bit of a back seat issue after I misjudged a puddle and the rear crossmember gave up during the recovery (and has developed a brake pull/wheel wobble, and suspect I need to look at the starter motor engagement after it failed to start the morning...

I think I may be still adjusting to some of its quirks 😂 the drive from Norfolk to Cardiff to the Lakes is going to be fun, glad I’ve got the overdrive fitted…