A site dedicated to my tinkering with my 1972 Series III Land Rover
This is going to be one of the very few alterations made to the Lightweight. Having two kids means that having only the two front seats is a bit of a nuisance and a lost opportunity for us to go out together in the vehicle, so additional seating … [Continue reading]
Well, the engine cooling system has been completed, with a new water pump, rad and as-new intercooler. I didn't replace the serpentine belt as it's only a year or so old, but the squealing is gone! Not a trace of it! It's a petty thing, but … [Continue reading]
The Discovery front axle had been reassembled. I have attached the brake callipers but have not fitted the pads or brake pipes yet, but they're simple jobs that won't take much time or effort. The Discovery callipers have twin hose … [Continue reading]
I have been putting up with the common 300Tdi ancilliary squeal for some time now. The belt and tensioner have been previously replaced, with some limited benefit, but the squeal still persisted. The fact that this squeal was only present when the … [Continue reading]
The front axle case modifications are nearly complete. It has taken a couple of days' solid work to remove all the brackets associated with the coil sprung suspension and fit the custom built spring saddles and refit the bump stops at the correct … [Continue reading]
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