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  1. I have a couple 88s" and am tired of saggy springs. Is it possible to install 109" springs on a 88"? Assume would work,but ride like $hi77. Has anyone here done this? Thanks, Ryan Houston,Texas
  2. Just got gasket from Rover North. Gasket is L shaped and not U shaped. Original Land Rover part. I can not figure out how gasket should mount to bottom of tailgate. I know gasket will attach with rivets. Can someone provide a pic of gasket on tailgate? Vehicle is a 88 Series III soft top. Thanks, Ryan
  3. Going to be in England end of June and wanna attend the Classic Land Rover Show in Gaydon. Which day would you recommend attending, Saturday or Sunday? Traveling from Texas and have no idea what to expect. Any suggestion?
  4. Update: Couldn't find a tap at a fair price here in States. Started looking online and found Tracy Tools in Barton Hill Way. Cost £3 plus £10 shipping and had in Houston,Texas in 8 days. Very nice. Will use again. Thanks for all the help. This board has been very helpful for a Landy lover on the other side of the pond. Ryan PS. Just got my 2nd 88 today from South Africa. More questions to follow.
  5. Thanks for the help. Anyone here in the states have one i could rent?
  6. Had spare tyre base plate regalvanized. Now threads need to be chased with a tap. Just the larger tyre clamp nut on bottom of base plate. Can someone tell me the thread pitch? Assuming is Whitworth? Am in Houston,Texas and if someone here in the USA has a tap would loan me,i'll pay all shipping. Thanks, Ryan Holder
  7. Found a nice 109 in South Africa and would like to import to USA. Vehicle is a 1979 and qualifies as a classic. But have no idea what to do. Any help appreciated. Thanks, Ryan Houston,Texas
  8. Guys, Right side door not lining up. Just rear of door. Front is fine. Left side door is fine. Where is problem? Tub? Truck is a diesel 88 RHD. Thx, Ryan
  9. I took Josh NZ advice and did a little research in Parts Request section. I found out that the 109"petrol and 88" diesel use the same springs. Rover North sold me regular 88" springs. Don't believe any malaise on their part, but i'm not gonna rotate springs. Just gonna replace. Thanks, Ryan
  10. Spoke with Rovers North. No way can install front on rear. They stated the springs aren't side specific. Recommend to rotate springs left to right on front and rear. Doesn't seem like a good solution, but i`ll try. Still open for other suggestions. Maybe a additional leaf on right side?
  11. Need some thoughts on my problem; I have a 88 diesel. Had a little sag in truck towards driver/rightside. Truck is right hand drive. Truck is a 1980 so thinking freshening springs. Replaced parabolics and shocks with complete non parabolic package from Rover North. Now with new parts installed the right side front is 1 1/4" lower than left and rear right is 1 3/4" lower than left rear. Spoke with Rover North and they think might work its self out. This is no complaint about Rover North. Assume my issue is weight of diesel engine? How can I level truck? Was thinking might be shackles? Can i add a leaf to spring set on right side or air shocks on right side. Have gotten some valuable info from this group. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks, Ryan
  12. Update on pump repair. Found a company here in Houston that was able to repair/rebuild my diesel CAV pump. Was a major job. Need some serious parts and injectors got a rebuild also. Picked Landy today and is running like a top. Was informed no one in US could rebuild. Just want to pass their info along: Email: bart@dieselpumpinjector.com or sales@dieselpumpinjector.com Phone: 713-921-2318 Toll Free: 866-308-9370 Fax: 713-921-6001 Shipping / Mailing Address: Diesel Pump & Injector Service, Ltd. 6632 Navigation Blvd. Houston, TX 77011 USA I have no affiliation.Bart was a great help. Ryan
  13. My diesel injector pump has a small leak. Is there anyone here in states that can rebuild? If not, recommendations in UK where I might find another? Truck is a series 3 88' 1980. Any leads appreciated. Thanks, Ryan
  14. Question for guys on the other side of the pond. Where and when is the largest Land Rover show in UK? Been to Beltran for the military vehicles. Love to attend a show with a lot of different Landys to see and parts to ship back to Texas. Also why is most parts sellers in UK won`t ship to US. Original parts are hard to find this side of the pond. Thanks, Ryan
  15. Is there a website that can help identify this grill badge on my 1980 series III? Or perhaps someone here my have some ideas? Thanks, Ryan
  16. Guys grateful for all the help. Turns out my 88 has a Toro overdrive. Me and the son got the Landy up to 65 mph on a Houston freeway. Really wouldn`t recommend, but at least I know the ol` girl can.
  17. Thanks for the help. Little concerned about guy meditating on the bonnet. Ryan
  18. Sorry am a newbie. I`m in Houston,Texas. Looking the original bonnet/hood with the recessed area for tire. Spare is currently behind seat.
  19. Where can I find a complete hood/bonnet with complete spare tyre attachment? For a 1980 series 3 88" Would like to carry tyre on hood instead of in rear.
  20. Just bought 1980 88". Came with a overdrive and I can`t identify. Also any idea where would check and fill with oil? I assume the cover? Thx, Ryan
  21. Thanks for the replies. Landy is in great shape. There is now way this little diesel could do 50mph. Houston,Texas freeways are a adventure and i must be able to do 60 mph. So over drive is the way to go? Ryan
  22. Just got a 1980 88 series III diesel. Is it normal to only get up 45 miles per hour? Is it possible to change gearing? If so who has parts? I`m not looking to go 80, but would like to be able to drive on freeway. Thanks for any leads. Ryan
  23. Just bought my first LR. series3 88. Where is the best place to buy parts and accessories in US? Looking new canvas top and rear jump seats. Again go easy as i`m a newbie. Thx, Ryan
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