A basic guide to the Series 3 Land Rover

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4 жыл бұрын

A very basic and far from comprehensive guide to the Series 3 land Rover. In the video I point out some of the usual rot spots and mechanical faults to be aware of. Series 3's can be excellent, every day usable classics but a bad one is a whole heap of trouble!
As stated, there are quite a number of variants once you get into the detail, vehicles with special optional equipment and aftermarket conversions so if you're looking to buy, be sure to do your homework first.

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@mixupmick7191 4 жыл бұрын

A well maintained Series Land Rover will give you plenty of warning before it lets you down. I took my 109 to Tromsø and back on a 4,500 mile winter camping trip, it was very well behaved. Watching the Northern Lights through a Series windscreen, priceless! Thanks for taking time to help other would be Landy Lovers. ;-)

@steamwally 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I didn't see your message sooner, what an amazing trip - that's the sort of thing I aspire to do, one day! Fortunately, I have likeminded friends, so I'm sure it will happen.

@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Great work Mr SteamWally. A friend of mine had a series 3 laying about and so I was driving it for a year or so before reluctantly having to give it back, hence forth why I am now a Land Rover person. The driving shots in this video bought back fond memories of noise, discomfort and awesomeness. My favorite series 3 adventure was bogged at the edge of a croc infested billabong in the dark and knee deep in water getting it out on my own. Added decades to my life that one but gave me a story nobody listens too..

@steamwally 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Nothing else compares to telling tales of Land Rover adventures round the fire. Fortunately no crocs here, just disgruntled ramblers usually..

@kjross73 4 жыл бұрын

Love the sound of the 2 1/4 petrol, takes me straight back to being a kid in the back of my dad's swb station wagon. In those days quite new, now a classic vehicle.

@steamwally 4 жыл бұрын

Quite a sweet engine, most of the time! Regular oil changes and regular ignition servicing seems to keep it sweet.

@rickz9495 4 жыл бұрын

This wil help a lot of people! Good chassis, bulk head and transmision are key on these vehicles, the rest is quite easy to fix.

@mf50b 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video with alot of good advice. As a series 3 owner myself I can't think you've missed anything. Thanks

@calsurflance5598 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the look around. These are not common in the U.S.. Very rare here in California. Examples in nice condition are very expensive . But the have sooo much character!!👌

@Caravaggio999 2 ай бұрын

I agree, the 4 cylinder petrol is a sweet motor and sounds great. I have a fully restored Aussie army 109 with the 2.6 six cylinder, which sounds even better. They’re in no great hurry, but nor should the driver be!

@janq-h8139 4 жыл бұрын

Very good, I would also say that most older vehicles can have an electric system that has been «rearanged» by previous owners. Because of this all might not function, also the 109 has a turning radius the size of an ocean liner. This is the best series overview I have seen, it could only be given by one with long driving experience of these trucks. Well done Sir.

@steamwally 4 жыл бұрын

Yes that's a very good point, there's often that "unidentified switch" that seemingly does nothing at all, or the light which flashes for no apparent reason.. Your comment about the turning circle made me laugh - on a recent trip with some mates, I was following them in their 88"- I was making three point turns at some junctions in a small town we passed through, much to their amusement..

@bimble7240 3 жыл бұрын

@@steamwally I think this is why 88s are more popular. As a daily driver the poor turning circle is a right pain.

@gilesfisher5277 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Thank you for taking the time to produce this.

@johnhilton6163 4 жыл бұрын

Steamwally, After watching most if not all your Lanny videos ( and some of your others too) for at least the last 4 years ever since I bought my 1983 Series III 88 station wagon 2 1/4 petrol (so many similarities to yours) I thought it about time to say a big thanks for doing and sharing them. They’re always well done, very very informative as well as entertaining. Everytime I plan to do a maintance or repair job on my Lanny the first thing I do is not reach for my Haynes manual, but check to see if Steamwally’s done a video or not on the subject. And over the years your videos have helped me greatly, and sometimes given me a bit more confidence in tackling some of the more trickier jobs. Cheers Steamwally !! Keep doing the videos and keep on Lannying. John

@steamwally 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, glad the videos have been useful! The Series 3 has been hard used the last few years and I'm intending to park it up once the weather improves and spend a few weeks giving it a bit of extended maintenance. She's been dropping hints recently....!

@johnhilton6163 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah the videos have been very useful. Good luck with the extended maintenance. I already think your lanny is probably one of the best maintained in your county if in not the UK. Lol. But you know lannys always something needs doing, all the best with that and please continue to share. Cheers !

@vincekk6zlb588 4 жыл бұрын

This video was brilliant! I'm very grateful for your attention to detail. Liked and Subscribed.

@daviemaclean61 4 жыл бұрын

22:00 - "They are not fast by any means" followed by the SLOW DOWN sign illuminating! ;-) A good guide to the general vehicle, what to look out for, and a taste of what they are like to drive. I think it's worth pointing out that the parts availabilty is second to none and (in my opinion) even some of the more expensive parts are pretty reasonable when compared to a more modern car. Cheers

@steamwally 4 жыл бұрын

I thought it was compulsory to set those off :) Totally agree, along with Minis and MGBs, probably the best parts availability out there.

@katmandu7554 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant video, very informative 👍😊👍

@highdownmartin 4 жыл бұрын

Nice tip about opening the vents. I'll try that. Fair play I was exaggerating for comic effect, I have put sound deadening and close cell foam over the entire roof and sides( except the four side windows natch) The cross roof ribs and internal galv" gutter " still get amazingly wet though. But it's much better, and quieter, than it was. All this recent rain has had me driving around pretty much constantly sponging the inside of the drivers screen It's great on a cold dry day! Recent improvements include a fume screen ( tailgate flap from an old tilt) nicely mounted behind the seats giving a truck cab snugness. The windows big enough to not obscure rear visibility and the heater ( biscuit tin)hasn't got such an unfair fight on its hands. 109 hard top , like yours

@Caravaggio999 4 ай бұрын

I have a restored Aussie army 1978 SIII on a galv chassis. The only rust was on the rear brake pipe protector plates and a few bolts here and there. Must have been a desert vehicle! We bomb up and down the coastal road in Northern Beaches Sydney. You can't beat a real Landy for fun and character.

@Thomasservo 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great, honest review of the S3.

@richied4775 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see the Landy again. I watched all of your videos when you were applying the various stages of 'tlc' ! Hope you do a few more videos on it in the future.

@steamwally 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes I'm sure there will be more yet, though I find my free time greatly diminished these days. On the trail of another classic at the moment so there will no doubt be some more videos with a new subject.

@nicowilson 4 жыл бұрын

Really helpful and useful. Thank you.

@ohforfxcksake 4 жыл бұрын

Very true about modern traffic being slow.

@overbored1382 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, helpful information 😊👍

@michaelm2502 3 жыл бұрын

That was great! Real world ownership! Cheers!

@patdwyer6274 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice. Very useful.

@ramarover 4 жыл бұрын

Great video mate!

@shanerayner4462 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant information. Thankyou

@srw_cricket2976 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, thanks :)

@aldrinchannel9794 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video

@imadboutayeb7828 4 жыл бұрын

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@highdownmartin 4 жыл бұрын

Even with no water ingress they'll rot away cos of the incredible ammount of CONDENSATION!!!! A big metal box full of damp air and a shit heater. Love mine though!

@steamwally 4 жыл бұрын

I leave the bulkhead vents open when it's parked, what ever the weather and it makes a huge difference. Some simple headlining was a vast improvement too, cover the large surfaces and it's not a problem.

@Jabber-ig3iw Жыл бұрын

My dad an ‘83 Land Rover, but it was a V8 110.

@machiningbasics1729 4 жыл бұрын

We’ve gotta love them , mines a stage 1 v8 sw

@coldboltz7390 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@kenreeve6549 4 жыл бұрын

Im fitting a series 3 synchro box in to my series 2A have you any idea in if the cross member will need cutting any for it to go in and not foul the clutch slave cylinder , thanks in advance ?

@ohforfxcksake 4 жыл бұрын

Blimey! I wouldn't dare do 60 in mine. Actually I don't think it could 😄

@caravaggiosaccomplice7841 3 жыл бұрын

If you want a rust free one, they have them in Australia’s desert regions.

@jkn6080 3 жыл бұрын

Upload a video showin it pls

@caravaggiosaccomplice7841 3 жыл бұрын

@@jkn6080 I’ve never thought about that. I’m just completing a total restoration. I’ll look into it! Thanks for the suggestion.

@solwogan5356 4 жыл бұрын

god I want that hard canopy

@ArmandoLoni 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful 👍🏻 What sort of fuel consumption do you get from this well-maintained petrol version? Thanks 👍🏻

@steamwally 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, in the summer on a good run I can just return 20mpg. In the winter months, more like 16 on my run to work which is a tad painful! I suppose that's because of the extra time spent on choke during warm up. It does make a difference how it's driven - on a trip of say 100 motorway miles, if I sit at 50-55 it will return 18-20mpg. If I push it a little harder and do 60-65 it will drop right off.

@ArmandoLoni 4 жыл бұрын

@@steamwally Thanks. I still prefer the petrol over diesel, I think 😂

@hlic7941 2 жыл бұрын

nice video. Would have been worth you doing voice over during the drive.

@Coordinator61 3 жыл бұрын

Going back in time, it stays old stuff with a terrible ride.

@bimble7240 3 жыл бұрын

You didn't mention fuel consumption. What should a 109 petrol owner expect, and how much better is the SU compared with the standard Zenith?

@steamwally 3 жыл бұрын

I think the short answer to miles per gallon is, "not a lot!" I noticed a slight improvement in economy with the SU conversion. 20MPG on a good run is attainable but during general daily use, 16MPG is typical. The petrol engines are very tolerant of neglect and consequently many are not kept in any sort of tune and will deliver much less, so it's also relative to use, condition, vehicle body style, overdrive/ non overdrive etc.. but in short, they are expensive on fuel. Think V12 jag...

@bimble7240 3 жыл бұрын

@@steamwally I trained on Jags. V12 carb models returned about 8Mpg and Injection about 11Mpg, so we are not quite in that territory, but 20Mpg for a dated design in a vehicle with a Cd of a lot worse than 0.5 (roofracks etc.) would seem very good to me. I was expecting you to say 16Mpg so not bad. Did you ever do a video about the effects of Overdrives, Freewheel hubs, tyre choices, roof racks etc. on fuel consumption? Some of the roof racks I see on old landies look like like early WW2 radar stations.

@steamwally 3 жыл бұрын

@@bimble7240 When you fit an overdrive, you tend to just drive a little faster because it's more comfortable to do so. I drive the overdrive like a 5th gear and wouldn't be without. The vehicle will do motorway speeds, but 55MPH is a comfortable cruising speed. As far as I'm concerned, neither overdrive or free wheel hubs make a great fuel saving but they do make the vehicle more driveable. Myself and a few friends have FWH's on our Land Rovers and all find that the steering is far more pleasant with the front axle disengaged.