Series 3 - LWB - Ex-Army - 1981

[Swaggy_withalandie]

Just recently purchased an ex-army series 3 LWB, for me and my dad to restore.
That's why the post below me (Shaunmax) is pretty similar, I'll try to post some pics soon!
It's currently at our local garage so they can see what is wrong with it, (currently not running... For now)so far, they've had to order in some new parts and we will hopefully get it by the weekend or possibly after that!!

I have been bugging my dad for the last 2 years and wanted one since I can't remember, I always dreamt of having a defender but my dad has convinced me too get a series 3, I've decided that as soon as we are done with this I'm getting a stage 1 (the best of both worlds).
Anyway, will post some pics and more info soon but for now I'm out

Ben;):MileStone:

[The ho har's]

Welcome, enjoy, I drive a series 3 every day, terrific little trucks:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Swaggy_withalandie]

Welcome, enjoy, I drive a series 3 every day, terrific little trucks:D

Mrs hh:angel:
Deffinetly will do, it's gonna be a big journey but in the end is gonna be worth it!!!!!!

[UncleHo]

G'day Swaggy

I would like to suggest that you fit a relay to the headlights to take the power drain from your headlight switch,I would suggest fitting a "New Era"double fused relay (Australian made) they are available at most Repco stores,they will improve your lights quite well,and from memory your S3 light wire joiners are similar to that on army 2a behind the grille,just take the power feed from the battery in 5/6mm wire and the light feed from the those headlamp wires behind the grille,wiring code is Blue & Red tracer is Low beam,Blue & White tracer is High beam.


Also get a good mechanic to check the Exhaust valve/tappett clearances particularly on the rear cylinders (5&6) as they have a habit of burning exhaust valves,which shows up as a miss (miss fire) when running.


Hope that is of help to you.




cheers

[Swaggy_withalandie]

Thanks uncleho, will deffinetly take that into consideration

[Swaggy_withalandie]

Good news
Getting landie tommorow morning and will post some pics tommorow, so just keep waiting for now.
Ben

[Landiheaven]

Also get a good mechanic to check the Exhaust valve/tappett clearances particularly on the rear cylinders (5&6) as they have a habit of burning exhaust valves,which shows up as a miss (miss fire) when running.


Hope that is of help to you.




cheers


Are the Aussie Army series III equiped with the Rover 2.6 6cyl?

[Mick_Marsh]

Are the Aussie Army series III equiped with the Rover 2.6 6cyl?
Yes but a lot have been changed for holden motors since they have been in civilian hands.

[Landiheaven]

Yes but a lot have been changed for holden motors since they have been in civilian hands.

I always wanted to drive a rover 2.6, I had a series 2A factory 6 cyl with an ENV rear diff, but the rover 2.6 must have died and it was replaced with a 149 holden. was a sweet little motor that

[Swaggy_withalandie]

This one still has the original motor in it, otherwise wouldnt have bought it, just not the name

[UncleHo]

The Army Series 3 2.6 litre side/overhead motor was not a loved motor in service,heavy,lacking power, slow and thirsty :( definitely not as good as the 4 cylinder 2.25 it replaced, and the plastic dash/instrument panel did not stand up to corrugations well.

[THE BOOGER]

I was doing my b2/3 drivers course in the army when we changed from s2a 4cyl to a s111 6 cylinder the 4 was so much better now I have a s111 6 :o they grow on you:D

[Swaggy_withalandie]

hey guys,
got some pics of it but didnt get one before we started, sorry but we couldnt help it, any way here you go:):o:D
anyone know if we should keep old windows or buy knew, (there all pretty clean)
also do you guys know where to replacement doortops, etc. also dose anyone know how much redrockets soft tops cost or has anyone had experience with them etc.
thanks guys,
Ben
(P.S) sorry bout the noise in movie, but thought i might just add it in!!!!!!:wheelchair:[thumbsupbig]:banana::spudnikdaddyo::spudnikhalfback:

[THE BOOGER]

Hi red rocket has had a name change he posted it recently on REMLR pm him for a price I don't have one of his canopies but have seen them they are very good just like the original army ones:)

Login (http://remlr.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=519)

Try the link if it dosnt work he is now restless rover on REMLR

[LandroverScott]

dose anyone know how much redrockets soft tops cost or has anyone had experience with them etc.


I bought one off redrocket about 12 months ago, LWB GS was $1050 delivered.

They are very very good, and attention to military detail is spot on as he made them for the army.

regards
Scott