Thread: RWC/Safety Cert. QLD

I think that for a series 3 the specific things to look out over the usual for any car - oil leaks, steering slop and brake/hand brake performance.

Cheers

Garry

Originally Posted by garrycol

I think that for a series 3 the specific things to look out over the usual for any car - oil leaks, steering slop and brake/hand brake performance.

Cheers

Garry

You may find that a drum braked vehicle no matter how good the condition of the system won't get the numbers on the Tapley Meter. Older more experienced inspectors who grew up with drum brakes mostly realise this and allow some leeway. Seen this with a number of restored collector cars. You need to find an old mechanic to check it if this happens and then have a word with the inspector if all is considered OK.

I am not so sure - my roadworthy tester uses one and my 101 passed with flying colours.

When I first came to Canberra my everyday driver was a series 3 and here all vehicles had to go to the main branch of the RTA for testing. They used individual brake rollers that provides a read out of the braking force at each wheel.

I was concerned that my series 3 would not pass but it actually did OK. So if the brakes are Ok the series 3 should be Ok but they do need to be in good condition and adjusted correctly.

Cheers

Garry

I just got my Series 3 roadworthy.
The inspector didn't really know much about Land rovers, but he checked for rust and the tyres and the lights and what not. Mine failed the first time on the suspension bushes, and the swivel seals and pinion seals leaking oil. Basically you need to clean alllllll the oil off of everything under the car. Then on the day of the inspection just take a cloth with petrol or de-greaser on it and wipe over all the seals again, any oil seems to be a big no no.