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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17670	Diesels don't have chokes.
20th Apr 2023 7:50pm

LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324	But is should have something that looks like a choke that stops the engine. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia
21st Apr 2023 8:10am

AndyS Member Since: 18 Aug 2012 Location: London Posts: 595

To be honest, it's a totally bizare set up. How on earth did they ever think this was a good idea! I come to Land Rover from a (classic) Mini background and you can see elements of the Mini British Leyland dash layout in the bottom dash rail, where on the Mini they put all the buttons as a simple toggle switch. But Land Rover chose to ignore the really obvious place to put things and just throw a load of buttons around the speedo. I mean, WTF!

21st Apr 2023 11:03am

Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3817

We have recently dusted ours down, with some nice longer nights. Been on a few little outings with the little lad Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Interesting you mention brakes, I have had the series for around 5 years now, and yes drums all round take some getting used to jumping out of modern cars, but you don't tend to drive these the same anyway... Anyway I've been collecting parts for a front and rear change, new pistons, new shoes, new drums all round as since I have owned it they have not been done. All parts were branded and LOF bits from Paddocks, As it happened on the way to the garage I'm popping along at 40mph on a A road to take a left turn down a B road to the garage, I road I have travelled done many times.... Used my momentum to basically turn into the B road at 40 mph (its a gentle swopping bend) only to be confronted with temporary road works and a few cars queuing. the sight of a Fiesta rear boot becoming very close as I stomped on the brakes... It stopped, little squeal, but in a straight line.... I checked on the garage doing the job and turns out 2 of the 4 cylinders were seized, so not sure which brake stopped me, but it did. I'm collecting the car back today so will report back but all new springs, shoes, brake cylinders, hubs, fluid, pipes it has to be better Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Will report back PS I have also looked at the disc brake kit and some where have some details, pricey though.... however 'if' I did a EV conversion then I would do this.

21st Apr 2023 11:07am

Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3817	Hello This was one kit.. https://www.zeus.uk.com/index.php?dispatch...duct_id=48 note the wheels size required, I also Have been in contact with Jaunt who does the EV landrovers. these guys supply him.. https://www.designdevelopmenteng.co.uk/
21st Apr 2023 11:11am

AndyS Member Since: 18 Aug 2012 Location: London Posts: 595	I need a spare wheel. I'm guessing they're 5.5 x 16" but the Limestone Series 3 wheels are coming up as tube wheels, is that right? The tyres on the car at the moment are General Grabber AT3 225/75R16 which are tubeless so it must have a tube in a tubeless on a tube wheel. Is that the done thing, tubes in a tubeless? Thanks.
21st Apr 2023 8:03pm

AndyS Member Since: 18 Aug 2012 Location: London Posts: 595	Regarding my above tyre question I was advised to fit the tyre and see what happens so that's what I did. OK, so far. Click image to enlarge Today I've been sorting the dashboard, it's a bit grubby and needs sorting. Carefully labelling all the wires and wondering WTF is going on! Click image to enlarge
21st May 2023 2:33pm

Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3817	A little update, Our local classic Landrover club is doing a run with Easter eggs we are collecting. Then a nice drive through country lanes to the hospice of the good shepherd. If you want to help and care spare a £1 https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/124509091873679659 The idea is to fill the boot Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge
27th Feb 2025 5:36pm

Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3817	We also realised this is now over 50 years old !! I know it maybe daft but even my daughter commented we haven't bought it a present 🎁 I mean would you do that with a 'normal' car 🤔 Anyway.... I have a few things already in the workshop waiting to do some spannering... Watch this space. Click image to enlarge
27th Feb 2025 5:41pm

Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3817	Some pictures from a drive out this evening Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge
3rd Mar 2025 9:24am

Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3817

Slight update as I ordered some new bits many months ago and they took a while to arrive. Well over the past few weekends, my lad and I Have been busy, sawing, angle grinding and swearing at bolts that don't undo standard issue for a 50 year old Landy. Anyway here are some --- in progress pictures Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge

24th Mar 2025 11:34am

Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3817

And now for some finished pictures Have to say athough they took ages to arrive (months) the quality of them and the pacakging seems very good. It's almost too posh now and I have noticed another slight issue, that the seats being much thicker padding I may ' HAVE ' to change the steering wheel for a slighly smaller one I now also notice I need to paint the new seat box end panel... another job Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge And my helper, we spent hours on this, most of it unbolting the old bolt that had corroded, sawing, hacking, grinding away... We are both very happy with our work Click image to enlarge

24th Mar 2025 11:45am

strang Member Since: 16 May 2012 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 1391	That interior looks great! Love the wooden floor too! Next problem keeping it clean..... Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
25th Mar 2025 5:29pm

BrickBox Member Since: 05 Oct 2021 Location: Wales Posts: 909	What a stunning interior! 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.
25th Mar 2025 5:56pm

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