I've always wondered why my Series 3 oil was so black. Now that I am thinking about it terms of soot, it makes much more sense. I would love to see a video about carburetor tuning in the future. Thanks again for informative video.

hello geoff, thx for sharing. i came a little bit late on this video. yt has its own ways to pop up the videos. i do have some comments i do hope will help a little bit and hope you wont take it wrong oil change - make shure to take the car for good drive before changing the oil, so its pretty hot. - flush it out immediately after the drive. - let the oil drip out. best overnight so you are shure its completely gone - when you are removing the old o-ring clean the rin carefully. brakecleaner spray is excellent for the job. - before installing the o-ring coat it with oil. i actualy coat it with grease so its more flexible and will stick in the rin. - after refilling the oil disconnect the coil and start the engine until the pressure warning light goes out. - then let the car run for a minute. - then wait about 5min so all of the engine will be in the sump - then check the oil level teflon tape primary teflon tape is not for sealing, its for protecting the threats. it will also do some kind of sealing but never replace a copper washer. i use 4 to 5 layer and really stetch it, otherwise it will get loose. most of all take your time doing the oilchange. its more relaxing and doble checking your work comes naturally. and its fun

I should have rewatched this one Geoff, my Landy has just peed fresh oil out of the bottom of the canister, nipped back in the house watched your video now all good, I need to nip in to town tomorrow and pick up some more oil. (Well I promised the kids a ice cream)

Geoff, thank you for the tip of the teflon tape ! It works ! I own a 1967 series 2A, I changed all the fluids last month using taflon tape on all screws, no leaks at all ! I’ll still look at your recomandations ! Thanks Mate ! Jean-Marc

Geoff I love your videos as an obsessed Land Rover owner (06 Range Rover & 88 Perentie). With all these new Perentie owners out there we’d love to see you do a service on the Perentie or anything else Perentie!! Love your Work!!

when you said about learning from your mistakes i have a saying that says mistakes are stepping stones to success

Geoff as usual a very informative video a minor detail when installing the sump plug if you have to reuse the copper washer you should anneal it to soften it so it moulds to the surface you are mating it too. The use of thread tape is ok if you ensure the tape is not protruding past the plug as it can come free and get stuck in the pickup strainer for the oil pump. Over a long period of succsessive oil changes the excess tape could cause a restriction in the the oil pickup and as such reduce the oil flow in the engine.

Superb simple breakdown. Thanks for sharing

Nice work Geoff, thank you; great info!

Great many thanks for another superb video!!😀😀👍👍👍 Please record and publish more videos concerning service of a series Land Rover. I know this is video is referred to as "episode one", and therefore there is more upcoming videos on the subject, but I just want to encourage you in a positive way, since I'm a big fan of videos on KZfaq showing different types of vehicle service, and especially when it comes to old series Land Rovers. Regardless wether it's about engine, drivetrain, electrical, bodywork, suspension, chassis, extra equipment etc.😀😀

As far as flushing the engine; the cheapest and most effective thing to do is to add around a liter of ATF to engine oil then take for a short steady drive, then drain and refill. I like your videos though, nice work!

Nice one, Geoff. I’d be keen to see a video on doing a front to back 90wt service: diffs, steering box, swivels, gearbox and xfer case. I also just got a Roamerdrive and would like to see how that figures into regular servicing. Thanks!

Very helpful. Thanks. Just signed up on your patreon. Pls keep these service videos coming!

Good one Geoff,

Messy, but l always soak / fill an oil filter with engine oil ..... better at start up after oil change.

Excellent video, thanks. I know you are "seriously series" but any chance of another perentie video?

Hi Jeff I found this video very helpful. I have a series3 with a 2.25 petrol engine. It was a military vehicle with a 24v ignition system. I have converted it to 12v. Is there supposed to be a ballast resistor on the coil or is the coil internal resisted. I have to much voltage going to the coil and the points.

how to check the oil level in the gear box and transfer box ?

Hi Geoff, what’s the pump you use on the 20ltr oil drum?