stevema Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Hi all, Warning: an over-ambitious spanner wielder has taken on a new project and advice will be requested. I'm going to rebuild a S3, should start stripping the chassis next week and see the parts needed. I’ll be replacing all bearings, seals, bushes & rubber parts in any case. Can I test whether the diffs are OK without opening them up? Pics to follow next week. Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I would leave the diffs alone if nothing is obvious and leaking oil like a sieve, just make sure the swivels are ok visually, and drain the fluids, if they come out clean then leave them alone, if its milky or black to brown, then strip and rebuild or find another pair (cheaper) I still have a couple of series axles which self destructed by the owners leaving them with contaminated fluids, resulting in rusty internals good for the scrapheap! Good luck with your quest, i bet you will give me a call one day or another for something you might need....................... G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevema Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Hi Gremlin I sent you a PM already as I'd like to see your disc conversion, no rush though There's a good crowd over on our local AWDC forum, with their help I already found petrol engine, gearbox, transferbox & overdrive! the beauty of Maltese networks hehe. look forward to meeting sometime Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Replied to your PM.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevema Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Evening All,I'm starting a S3 rebuild project. I've got a chassis donor and a body, the rest is a fill-in-the-blanks exercise...Here's a couple of pics (if I manage) but you can follow the full build herehttp://landroverseries3.webs.com/You can guarantee I'll be here very often asking for advice!CheersSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Wow, that really is a project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriebil.dk Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 YES !! another Series saved.... Nice mountain of parts you've got there, wish i had that kind of weather for a rebuild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevema Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 YES !! another Series saved.... Nice mountain of parts you've got there, wish i had that kind of weather for a rebuild Hehe thanks, that's what it's all about right? the mountain of parts is not mine sadly but I'm trying to get my grubby hands on as many as I can for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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