new to me , k reg s3

Started by BEAR1, Sep 20, 2024, 06:38 PM

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BEAR1

not a 2 or 2a  picked up my series 3 k reg  88 petrol rag top today , wife dont like it dog not to keen its been over 30 years since i had a series , time will tell

Alan Drover

It was my late wife who suggested back in the mid 80's that a Land Rover would be an ideal vehicle and all our dogs since then have loved going out in it. It's a 1975 Series 3.
Series 3 Owner but interested in all real Land Rovers.
"Being born was my first big mistake."
"Ça plane pour moi!"

Wittsend

#2
Plenty of our club members and forum users have the Series 3 version and are very happy with them  :gold-cup

Some club members don't even own a Series 2 (or even a Land Rover)     

We'll take subs off anyone ....

Mycroft

I had an early K reg sIII. It's the one I regret selling really. Not hugely different, although that breather diaphragm thingy threw me a curveball at first. Damn fine car!
1964 88" Canvas Top ACR Petrol
1979 88" Truck cab Petrol Series III

Alan Drover

#4
Members have been helpful to me regarding my Series 3. No snobbery here and no sneering just because I don't own a Series 2/2A. Recently I was able to get a pair of halfshafts from our chairman when I had diff problems and more recently when doing an antifreeze and hose change regarding 2.5 petrol engine parts.
So don't worry about not owning a Series 2. I was made welcome and so will you.
Mycroft, on the original 2.25 in my Series 3 I did away with that dreadful PCV valve and converted to the later system where the valve was deleted. Much better.
Series 3 Owner but interested in all real Land Rovers.
"Being born was my first big mistake."
"Ça plane pour moi!"

Mycroft

Quote from: Alan Drover on Sep 20, 2024, 07:23 PMMycroft, on the original 2.25 in my Series 3 I did away with that dreadful PCV valve and converted to the later system where the valve was deleted. Much better.

Quite right Alan.

In my case, it was a small moment of triumph as two local Land Rover mates had told me the engine was kaput. I replaced the breather diaphragm and it came to life.

I blame that tiny victory for all subsequent overconfidence in my Landy purchases!

James
1964 88" Canvas Top ACR Petrol
1979 88" Truck cab Petrol Series III

BEAR1

well after the drive home yesterday which was to say fun the steering has a little play ( few years since i drove one ) so given the noise iv have fitted carpets to front and back thought i will check tyres , one front 30 psi the other 39 , ether i have a slow flat or ! the rears wernt to far out 1 has 29 in the other 32 , will see if it makes a difference when i pluck up courage to take her out ,

Alan Drover

I've got  7.50 Goodyear G90's on Wolf wheels which I run at 28psi all round.
Series 3 Owner but interested in all real Land Rovers.
"Being born was my first big mistake."
"Ça plane pour moi!"

Exile

Driving it, plus a bit of tinkering and improving here and there, and within six months you and the dog will love it.


Can't speak for the wife though.......

BEAR1

lads come round tonight , he is insured and on policy !friend and took it he is an mot tester ,my  lad hates it so far over 6 foot , , but his mate loves it i await the conversations