truckdoctor Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Hi every one ,newbie here. being a novice to landrovers i'd like to ask a few questions about a series 3 fitted with a v8. It's up for sale and speeking to the seller he explanes that there is surface rust on the bulkhead, ive heard this is an area for great concern.What should i be aware of when goin to veiw this model,i dont mind a few mechanical repairs but don't wish to get involved in welding etc. Thanks SteveMy link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I wouldn't buy that as a 1st Land Rover. In fact I wouldn't buy that at all - it's clearly been bodged together & ragged round the nearest pay & play. The holes hacked in the front valance for JATE rings (which I'm guessing have been welded on as there's nowhere to bolt them on there) says a lot about the level of "engineering" that's gone on here. If you have never driven a Series, you need to try it, it's an acquired taste. Chances are a normal 90 or 110 is a better bet, you can pick one up in no worse condition than that (but not hacked about) for similar money. Or you could buy a decent Series that's not been ragged to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_P Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 If that's got the LT77 and LT230 in, that must have one really really short rear propshaft. Anyway, as above, it's probably a better bet to start with something that's not been messed about with too much (or ragged to death). And about taste... er, I guess the best description to one that's never been in one is that's it will be more like a vintage car than anything else. Just be mindful that they're all old and most will be worn out in one way or another when you go to view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckdoctor Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 If that's got the LT77 and LT230 in, that must have one really really short rear propshaft. Anyway, as above, it's probably a better bet to start with something that's not been messed about with too much (or ragged to death). And about taste... er, I guess the best description to one that's never been in one is that's it will be more like a vintage car than anything else. Just be mindful that they're all old and most will be worn out in one way or another when you go to view. Thanks you were both right,what a mess,didn't buy it, and the rear prop was at about 40 degrese. and the rear crank oil seal was leaking realy bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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