I enjoy your videos sooooooo much 😊 I’ve done almost all the things you do myself on my 1980 Series III diesel. I have learned a lot and seeing you change all the oils makes me feel not alone 😂 Draining the oilfilter is a mess, watching you looking for pieces of metal from the gearbox on the drain plug - it’s wonderful. I love my landy and you make me feel it’s allright to continue with all the work that goes with it. I think owning a landy makes you a better person. Patience, joy and knowing this vehicle is made to last and you have an obligation to make it last for the owners after I’m gone. You can be proud of your videos. Think they help more people than you can imagine. Cheers from Denmark
Thank you, my videos are by no means a how to, just how I tackled each task. That said, I have always tried to employ the best working practices I can - sometimes it's also just helpful to see where things are located when you are new to a vehicle, so that was part of it. Not so many videos these days as I have so little time to make them, but it was enjoyable putting these Land Rover videos together. I've owned my Series 3 over five years now and the work never stops, but it does get better.
Many thanks for this vid,really brought the memories back!! Nothing like hot Landy oil dripping off your elbow when you try to remove the filter housing
I’ve been binging on your Land Rover videos and had to tell you how much I enjoy them. I’m surprised you don’t have a series on BBC or Netflix but they’d only get in your way. Next month I hope to take possession of a restored 1979 Series III. My first Land Rover. While I’ll never attempt the things you do, it’s wonderful to be able to watch a true artist do this work. A fan in the U.S.
well made video,will find it useful when working on my series 3.like the way you refill using the long hose i take it you use the oil capacity info,then just pour that amount down the funnel.
Thanks, yes I just checked roughly how much oil was required and then filled until it overflows. It's actually easier to remove the middle seat and the inspection panel beneath it.
I like your little padlock for the bonnet "13:59" have been thinking about doing the same for my 1977 88 inch 2.25 petrol, and great service video, I'm pretty new to this landrover thing so any help is a bonus.
Just a bit of added security really. wouldn't trust the bonnet latch! I'm new to it all myself and learning as I go, luckily I do have some mechanical experience. All the best
Your local motor factors, everything I need for mine is available off the shelf. Don't quote me but I think you'l need Dot 4 clutch fluid - but refer to the book first.
Because the swivels on a Series 3 should be filled with oil - people use one shot to avoid changing the worn seals. Later Land Rovers should use one shot.
can anybody tell me were all the grease fittings are? i know there are 3 per propshaft 1 at each u joint and another 1 on the spline. Are there any other places were grease should be injected? Thanks
+PXvalencia Correct on the props, some also have greaseable track rod ends and I have heard of shackle pins fitted with grease nipples, though that could be a user mod. Otherwise, just props. Not a grease point, but people often forget to top up the oil in the steering relay - a bit awkward to get at but worth doing. Phill.
Hi steamwally! I'm a fan of your videos i have got a land rover 109 series 3 special i 'm from madrid spain, i have a problem in my landy i have a leak from the hand break maybe i think that it is a problem with a transfer gearbox o ring have you ever got the same problem? i need help with this problem thanks you so much!
+Luis Antonio González López Hi, thanks for watching my videos. An oil leak from the handbrake drum is very common, it will almost certainly be the oil seal in the speedometer drive housing. You do not need to remove the transfer box if just the seal has gone. Remove the rear prop shaft, hand brake drum and rear drive flange, hand brake back -plate and then you will be able to see the seal. You should also check for wear in the rear output shaft bearings as that can cause the seal to fail. Chock the wheels and let the handbrake off. Get underneath the vehicle (Having chocked the wheels!) and see if there is any unwanted movement in the handbrake drum. If there is unwanted movement, it could be a loose output shaft nut (very common) or worn output shaft bearings. If the latter, the transfer box should be removed to re-set the pre-load on the bearings. Hopefully, it's just the seal! Have fun, Phill.
The owners manual for my Series III has a detailed service schedule but I'd love to hear your thoughts on the proper frequency. After watching a lot of your videos, I've learned that experience reveals some things that are not in the manual. Speaking of books... you frequently refer to a manual. You've probably answered this question countless times but I can't find it in the videos I've watched. Clearly I'll need one of these. Can you provide the title?
I just use the Haynes manual, it's a good guide but certainly not inclusive of all the detail. I also have a LR workshop manual which is available online as a PDF download, it's hundreds of pages and easily found with a google search. In terms of servicing, I used the Series 3 every day for a couple of years, covering about 350 miles a week. I changed the engine oil and filter at least every 3000 miles, greasing props at the same time. Transmission oils every 6000 miles, spark plugs every 12000 miles and because I have an electronic distributor, cleaned the contacts every 2000 miles (no, they are not maintenance free!) I'd also advice cleaning all the earth connections on the vehicle yearly. I wouldn't go back to using it daily now, it's hard work..
at 3.22 your leafspring looks out of alignment maybe needs a good lubricating, also it looks like you have a cut on the inside of your tyre. apology if you knew this also Im commenting as Im watching so I dont have to go back in the video..
Hi, Yeah the leafsprings do move about a bit.... I have oiled them already (see previous videos) and it helped the ride no end. One day I will replace the springs but apart from the bushes needing replacement I have been advised they should be ok for a good few years yet. Yeah, there a few small cuts in the tyres but they are very thick walled so again not worth worrying about. It went through an MOT like it too. Phill.
If you want to service the vehicle properly at least Please adjust the valve clearances (tappet adjustment), it kind of makes the whole well intended exercise of changing the fluids a bit pointless otherwise
actually, that is done regularly, just not at the same time as the 3k service. from my videos you will see that the engine had a recent top end overhaul - it is well maintained.
Big fan of Mr Wally and often watch old videos as reminders and entertainment. Always informative 👍🏻
Tuned in! Just got my series 3 1978 swb loving out
I enjoy your videos sooooooo much 😊 I’ve done almost all the things you do myself on my 1980 Series III diesel. I have learned a lot and seeing you change all the oils makes me feel not alone 😂 Draining the oilfilter is a mess, watching you looking for pieces of metal from the gearbox on the drain plug - it’s wonderful. I love my landy and you make me feel it’s allright to continue with all the work that goes with it. I think owning a landy makes you a better person. Patience, joy and knowing this vehicle is made to last and you have an obligation to make it last for the owners after I’m gone. You can be proud of your videos. Think they help more people than you can imagine.
Cheers from Denmark
Thank you, my videos are by no means a how to, just how I tackled each task. That said, I have always tried to employ the best working practices I can - sometimes it's also just helpful to see where things are located when you are new to a vehicle, so that was part of it. Not so many videos these days as I have so little time to make them, but it was enjoyable putting these Land Rover videos together. I've owned my Series 3 over five years now and the work never stops, but it does get better.
Many thanks for this vid,really brought the memories back!! Nothing like hot Landy oil dripping off your elbow when you try to remove the filter housing
No worries! Not the most pleasant of jobs is it.....
I’ve been binging on your Land Rover videos and had to tell you how much I enjoy them. I’m surprised you don’t have a series on BBC or Netflix but they’d only get in your way.
Next month I hope to take possession of a restored 1979 Series III. My first Land Rover. While I’ll never attempt the things you do, it’s wonderful to be able to watch a true artist do this work.
A fan in the U.S.
well made video,will find it useful when working on my series 3.like the way you refill using the long hose i take it you use the oil capacity info,then just pour that amount down the funnel.
Thanks, yes I just checked roughly how much oil was required and then filled until it overflows. It's actually easier to remove the middle seat and the inspection panel beneath it.
great video man! I have a 1970 2a and this is giving me so much info about the mantainance of the car! thanks!
I like your little padlock for the bonnet "13:59" have been thinking about doing the same for my 1977 88 inch 2.25 petrol, and great service video, I'm pretty new to this landrover thing so any help is a bonus.
Just a bit of added security really. wouldn't trust the bonnet latch!
I'm new to it all myself and learning as I go, luckily I do have some mechanical experience.
All the best
A great video, thanks for sharing.
Oh and a long extension bar and socket is best for the oil filter canister as you can lower it with out touching it if you do it right.
Fantastic vid!
Could anyone tell me where to source the correct clutch/brake fluid as well as engine oil for an early series IIa diesel Land Rover?
Your local motor factors, everything I need for mine is available off the shelf.
Don't quote me but I think you'l need Dot 4 clutch fluid - but refer to the book first.
Shouldn't it be ep90 not 80w90 and hopefully gl4 rather than gl5 as the later spec eats brass components..
Great vid, why oil and not one shot grease?
Because the swivels on a Series 3 should be filled with oil - people use one shot to avoid changing the worn seals. Later Land Rovers should use one shot.
Hi SteamWally, I'm looking for someone to rebuild my axles on a series 1. Can you help, cheers Dave
can anybody tell me were all the grease fittings are? i know there are 3 per propshaft 1 at each u joint and another 1 on the spline. Are there any other places were grease should be injected?
Thanks
+PXvalencia
Correct on the props, some also have greaseable track rod ends and I have heard of shackle pins fitted with grease nipples, though that could be a user mod. Otherwise, just props.
Not a grease point, but people often forget to top up the oil in the steering relay - a bit awkward to get at but worth doing.
Phill.
+steamwally awesome thanks for the response
Hi steamwally! I'm a fan of your videos i have got a land rover 109 series 3 special i 'm from madrid spain, i have a problem in my landy i have a leak from the hand break maybe i think that it is a problem with a transfer gearbox o ring have you ever got the same problem? i need help with this problem thanks you so much!
+Luis Antonio González López
Hi, thanks for watching my videos.
An oil leak from the handbrake drum is very common, it will almost certainly be the oil seal in the speedometer drive housing.
You do not need to remove the transfer box if just the seal has gone. Remove the rear prop shaft, hand brake drum and rear drive flange, hand brake back -plate and then you will be able to see the seal.
You should also check for wear in the rear output shaft bearings as that can cause the seal to fail.
Chock the wheels and let the handbrake off. Get underneath the vehicle (Having chocked the wheels!) and see if there is any unwanted movement in the handbrake drum.
If there is unwanted movement, it could be a loose output shaft nut (very common) or worn output shaft bearings.
If the latter, the transfer box should be removed to re-set the pre-load on the bearings.
Hopefully, it's just the seal!
Have fun,
Phill.
The owners manual for my Series III has a detailed service schedule but I'd love to hear your thoughts on the proper frequency. After watching a lot of your videos, I've learned that experience reveals some things that are not in the manual. Speaking of books... you frequently refer to a manual. You've probably answered this question countless times but I can't find it in the videos I've watched. Clearly I'll need one of these. Can you provide the title?
I just use the Haynes manual, it's a good guide but certainly not inclusive of all the detail. I also have a LR workshop manual which is available online as a PDF download, it's hundreds of pages and easily found with a google search. In terms of servicing, I used the Series 3 every day for a couple of years, covering about 350 miles a week. I changed the engine oil and filter at least every 3000 miles, greasing props at the same time. Transmission oils every 6000 miles, spark plugs every 12000 miles and because I have an electronic distributor, cleaned the contacts every 2000 miles (no, they are not maintenance free!) I'd also advice cleaning all the earth connections on the vehicle yearly. I wouldn't go back to using it daily now, it's hard work..
at 3.22 your leafspring looks out of alignment maybe needs a good lubricating, also it looks like you have a cut on the inside of your tyre.
apology if you knew this also Im commenting as Im watching so I dont have to go back in the video..
Hi,
Yeah the leafsprings do move about a bit.... I have oiled them already (see previous videos) and it helped the ride no end. One day I will replace the springs but apart from the bushes needing replacement I have been advised they should be ok for a good few years yet. Yeah, there a few small cuts in the tyres but they are very thick walled so again not worth worrying about. It went through an MOT like it too.
Phill.
steamwally Oh, and the cut you can see in the video is just a line of oil that has dripped down the tire.
If you want to service the vehicle properly at least Please adjust the valve clearances (tappet adjustment), it kind of makes the whole well intended exercise of changing the fluids a bit pointless otherwise
actually, that is done regularly, just not at the same time as the 3k service. from my videos you will see that the engine had a recent top end overhaul - it is well maintained.
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