Thread: REPAIRS - CHECKS - OVERHAULS

Hi Andrea II 88
Sound and looks like you have found a good one!
Best bet is to get it running and up to operating temperature once you have checked all the fluids and the you will soon see what needs doing.
Also check the brakes (foot and hand brakes) and clutch before you drive it as they are one of the first things you will need to attend to if it has stood for any length of time
If they don't work ask for mor advise or search here
Great to have you on board!
Phil B

Hi Phil,

Thank you very much for the tips!

Yes, I think I have picked a well maintained model, the chassis was probably steam cleaned and re-painted, after a quick inspection it didn't look it had any rusty surface painted over.
Inside the cabin it is pretty straight forward, need new sets of seats (all 3) and to change all of the windows gummy seals and channels. Lucky these parts are still pretty cheap to buy!

Keep you posted on the progress!

Andrea

Hi all, I have traced my starting problem to the solenoid on my 1998 300tdi. I removed the starter and the solenoid now I am looking for a new solenoid, but having difficulty finding the right part number. Also, are these solenoids repairable? Mine looks ok on the inside, but the terminals look bad...really bad. Thank you for any helpful advice

You may do better posting this in the appropriate technical forum under 90/110/Defender.

Originally Posted by Andrea II 88

Hi guys,

Just bought a Series III '88 swb (1974) and apart from the usual problem of starting the engine with low temperature (as low as 8 degrees) and a few rattles I feel I bought a fantastic model, now called Heidi!

Just checking with you about some checks I am going to undertake, are they enough or would you add something more?

Please let me know as I want to do it right since the beginning!

CHECK COLD START – HARD TO START WHEN TEMPERATURE IS LOW (Bondi low temperatures despite brand new battery)
CHECK – CHOKE SYSTEM, IS IT WORKING AND CONNECTED TO CARBURETOR?
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CHECK – ALTERNATOR, IS ENOUGH POWER GOING BACK TO THE BATTERY? HAS TO BE CHANGED?...……………...Hard Starting can be all of the above and also engine oil that is too thick.
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CHECK – BRAKE FLUID + BRAKE PUMP + BRAKES (NOT VERY POWERFUL)……..Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air especially if the car has stood for a while and doesn't get enough use/heat to boil it off. There are testers for this which mechanics probably have.
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CHANGE/CHECK – DIFFERENTIAL OIL (X 2). There should be 3 diffs, front, rear and centre, I think the centre one is contained in the transfer case/low box?

Originally Posted by JDNSW

You may do better posting this in the appropriate technical forum under 90/110/Defender.

But as JD alludes to, I'm no expert, unlike the guys in the appropriate Series forum section https://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-iii/ Maybe one of the Mods can move this thread for you.

Happy motoring,
Randy

D'day

My suggestion would be to contact M.R. Automotive at Redcliffe Qld,07 3284 6688.

cheers