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  1. ciderman

    S2 petrol only starts on starting fluid, then runs fine

    On ignition what about the coil feed? some vehicle switch to only coil and starter when starting. A not infrequent fault is feed to coil which is off untill the key is released. any residual engine rotation will allow it to start. the addition of a volatile into the cylinders, will ignite, then...
  2. ciderman

    BEARINGS

    We have abandoned tyre changing as it is too hot I will hide in the house and James will hide in the toilet
  3. ciderman

    BEARINGS

    Big ends are easy- mains as well but--- the rear one is difficult.
  4. ciderman

    Some help for a new owner? Leaky fuel pump on a Series 3

    having lived with that diesel engine and one of my vehicle has it still, i would advise getting a different engine.
  5. ciderman

    Wing Mirror Question

    I bought some hinges from paddocks that had 7 specific machining errors- totally useless and the killer was- More play then the ones i wished to replace! Wrote to paddock asking why did they sell such cr@p? No answer
  6. ciderman

    Series 3 Weber 32/34 DTML on 2.25 petrol vapour lock woes

    Oh, the cause is ethanol in petrol causing non-return valves to stick, and making pumps try to pump air- which they won't.
  7. ciderman

    Series 3 Weber 32/34 DTML on 2.25 petrol vapour lock woes

    hi, on my small fleet of vehicles i have the similar problem. It is solved by moving the electric pump down to the chassis rail- so it works as a petrol pump rather than sucker. In some cases the electric pump is fitted before the mechanical one and in series with it. This gives you the option...
  8. ciderman

    Series 3 Exhaust system improvements

    Obviously a few inquiring minds have gnawed at this problem for a while but it seems like there is no commercial off the shelf (cots) solution to this- I suffer from an ACR manifold which fouls the chassis and prevents the spring shackle nut been fitted. also it is so pitted - it must fail soon...
  9. ciderman

    Series 3 Fitting Castor Correction Plates with Parabolics

    check your toe in before you fit castor altering shims- and remember which way you want to alter them-positive or negative.
  10. ciderman

    Series 3 WHAT IS THIS BRACKET CALLED?

    Found it! Sill Brackets Galvanized 333259 333260 Land Rover Series 2A 3 109 Station Wagon
  11. ciderman

    Series 3 WHAT IS THIS BRACKET CALLED?

    It is not shown on the ones i could find..
  12. ciderman

    Series 3 WHAT IS THIS BRACKET CALLED?

    What is the name of the bracket which is about 100mm square that bolts to the chassis outrigger and to the rear end of the sill on a station wagon??? just trying to buy one and i cannot find them....Made of 3 plates at 90 degrees.
  13. ciderman

    LAND ROVER HEARSE TO BE USED IN FUNERAL OF PRINCE PHILIP

    HRH Duke of Edinburgh designed a Land Rover hearse for his own funeral On Saturday 17th April 2021.
  14. ciderman

    Six appeal - six cylinder Land Rovers - let's see them!

    I think the vehicle dynamics of a series land rover isn't best served by more than about 100-150hp.
  15. ciderman

    Six appeal - six cylinder Land Rovers - let's see them!

    As long as you're happy- that is the joy of land rovers... mine all have differing characteristics and qualities.
  16. ciderman

    Six appeal - six cylinder Land Rovers - let's see them!

    I have owned a number of land rovers and still have 6 to play with- I have never seen any evidence to make me think the six cylinder was any good, unless you mean the Ford V6 Essex or cologne- which are magnificent!
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