A site dedicated to my tinkering with my 1972 Series III Land Rover
The new springs arrived and were left to soak in used engine oil to lubricate and, more importantly, protect them. The new springs were compared with the more cambered old spring and that appears to be of the correct shape, so I'll be keeping it as … [Continue reading]
The 109 is going well at the moment, though a new small puddle under the off-side swivel housing seemed ominous. The swivel seal had allowed EP90 to escape into the concertina rubber gaiter, and it was dripping out of a new small hole in the seam … [Continue reading]
Well, it's not the bushes... After measuring the distance between the centreline on the front bolts for the rear springs and tyhe chassis rail, and getting a measurement of within 1/8", I removed the rear springs to set about replacing their … [Continue reading]
I'm preparing the Lightweight for showing at Billing. It's the Lightweight Owners' Club 21st birthday, and we're hoping to be on the stand and take part in the club's main arena display. I have recently found an electrical fault; the batteries … [Continue reading]
I walk my dogs most days around the boating lake at The Priory Country Pary in Bedford. Invariably, I use the Range rover for taking them there because I often combine the trip with the school run, because it's easier for the dogs to jump in and … [Continue reading]
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