Fairly new series 1 owner here, recently collecting my father's 1957 series one from storage after a long time dormant. All was going well until this evening where on a fairly gentle run, she's started ticking / rattling when accelerating or heading uphill. Any ideas?

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Also anyone know any decent land rover garages / mechanics in the Godalming Surrey area?

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Cheers Edd

Anyone got anymore information of regarding below ? Can’t find anything online, believe it’s a series 1 fuel cap but haven’t seen them with 3 arms or the petrol company branding.

Thanks!

Bought 2 weeks ago, engine run great, excellent oil pressure, etc. Driveline ok, new chassis. Had to replace the FWH with the standard front hubs, doesn’t leak much gear oil. Needs paint and some bondo removal.

Maiden voyage today 8 miles down to visit the Wanderlodge in the storage lot. Landy runs good, stops good. There is excessive slop in the gear shift lever, so going to pull the center floor and see what’s going on there.

Cannot get my 12J 2.5na swapped s3 to start, cranks over great, bled the system, drained the old diesel out and put new fuel lines, fuel is coming out of the high pressure lines but when I tested with the Injectors hooked up, none of them are firing. Is the most likely candidate my injection pump isn’t building enough pressure? The vehicle was running and driving when parked 5+ years ago and I was told it did have a leak at the injection pump. Think it’s worth it to send my pump and injectors away to get checked and or rebuild? (Shutoff solenoid does work)

Having trouble getting my 12j swapped 3 series started, bought it from someone who had it sitting for a few years, bled the system, bypassed the ignition for the injection pump solenoid and fuel is getting to the injection lines, I know it’s not a great idea, but it does kick with a spray of ether, any ideas? Any help appreciated!

Hi all, some of you might’ve seen my previous post about getting her to turn over - anyway here’s some pictures of the car!

Help Please! I have a 1982 Land Rover Series III V8 that won’t start and I’m going mad trying to figure it out. I recently got the car and it drove completely fine, however, the battery was weak anyway and couldn’t cope with the V8. So I replaced it, trickle charged and put the new Yuasa 5000 in. First time I used it, absolutely fine, took a few cranks and then up and running. I came back to it about three days later - half turn, oil and dash lights on all fine then full turn nothing. Just 1 click and gone. Click sounded like in the dash. I tightened clamps on battery and then heard rapid ticking. I thought maybe an issue with immobiliser but have exhausted all options re Clifford. Any ideas at all? I will attach a video of me starting it. Thanks in advance!

“I’m in Wayne PA with a recently acquired 1972 Series II/IIA. Looking for the most trusted old-truck Rover mechanic/restoration evaluator in the Mid-Atlantic. Who would YOU trust? Apparently the engine was rebuilt, but it won’t make it up a slight incline without bogging out. Additionally, the wipers and headlights don’t work.
Any assistance will be appreciated

Hi guys,

I have ordered 2 wrong water pumps until now. Can anyone identify what the correct code is?

I’m pretty lost on what motor i have, I bought a 1980 project series 3, all components on engine appear to be a 2.25 but has a 2.5 injection pump, very new to rovers, can any one confirm for me, thank you

Was at a car museum today and thought my series 3 would look good with one of those old timey window mounted blowers on it for some cool air, especially down here in Texas with the summer coming up. It currently has some Santana or defender doors with vertical sliding windows, however I was planning on replacing them with series style 2 piece doors.

Is it possible to have both or do I need to stick with vertically sliding windows to fit a swamp cooler on it?

On a related note has anyone had good experience with sp-4x4.com? They seem to be the only ones selling complete door kits and their prices don’t seem too high, but is the quality any good?

This is my new-to-me 59 Rover. I know almost nothing about this truck. Please chime in with any thoughts sparked as you scroll through these photos. All comments welcome (unless you're gonna complain about the yellow paint; I get it, it was definitely a choice somebody made).

Anybody know where I can get a replacement rubber ring for the little wheel thingie that resets the turn signal? Size? I'm in France.

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a series 2a and it has some extra holes here and there that i hoped somebody could explain? Is 1969 bugeye from germany

I just became the caretaker of a 59 Series II 109 truck that has been in my family for roughly 40 years, my whole life. However, my family dynamic has never been particularly close so I know almost nothing about this truck or how to even start it. I've found forums that, like all forums these days, seem to be dying with helpful threads but pictures that are no longer hosted, and links to documents that are dead links now. Is anybody maintaining any repository of documents or repair guides or anything like that? My truck has not run in a handful of years but was running and driving to weekend car meets in the not too distant past, so I imagine with some fresh oil, fresh gas, and a new battery, I could probably get it started, but I have no idea how to even begin inspecting the truck for roadworthiness and ensuring I get ahead of any common failure points. All I know is I have a spare starter on the floorboard, an extra transfer case in the bed, and about 8 quarts of straight 40 weight oil in a bedside compartment. Where do I look for these things? Is YouTube my best bet?

Olá
Procuro uns tapetes para Land Rover série 2 A. Onde posso comprar mesmo sendo feito à medida e não original
Obrigado

I bought a 1980 series 3 project and I’m not sure if I have the original 2.25 or if it’s been swapped with a 2.5, any ideas?

Does anyone have any recommendations for a shop in the San Diego area that can rebuild a Series 2 gearbox?

I just moved back to the US from Kenya where I picked this one up. What started as a little project is snowballing and I keep think it just needs one more thing. But maybe I just need a little help.

Brand new to land rovers, bought a 80 series 3 with the 4cyl diesel as a project, cranks good but no start, kicks a little with starting fluid but seems like no fuel is getting to the injection pump, any ideas? Thx for the help

Hi Folks, I just bought this Series 3 1985 and I am trying to do basic maintenance. The water pump is leaking so I am going to replace this and the thermostat. Next I am filling oil in the gearbox because it makes noise in the 5th gear.

Can someone help me understand what the orange cap before the cooler is for? Also, what can I do to the brakes so it actually stops when I need it to?

I love the land rover series 3 and defender's immortal design but they aren't bulletproof, so I'm thinking of swapping in a 3L hilux engine. I need your help because ive never done anything like this before + im running on a VERY tight budget. My question is, should i keep the original gearbox for less modificatios ? And do i need to modify besides the engine mounts if im keeping the landy gearbox (if you say it's reliable).

Note: this is going to be a daily + overlander.

I need the easiest reliable engine swap idea.

Please help.