My Series III 88"

**fourteen8** · 22nd July 2017, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by Homestar

4 cylinder I'm assuming? You have 2 options - if the distributor shaft and general condition of it are ok, you can just replace the points with an electronic kit, but you can also buy a whole new dizzy if you want. You can buy dizzy, coil and leads as a matching set - Land Rover 45D High Energy distributor, DLB198 Ignition Coil & 8mm HT leads Land Rover 45D High Energy Replacement distributor and DLB198 Ignition Coil to Match [D5 & CE5 & L2black] - PS92.99 : Electronic Ignition, Home of the Powerspark electronic ignition and electronic distributor This will solve your ignition woes entirely. 92 quid plus delivery - pretty good value IMO.

Yes 4 cylinders

Couldnt open the link.

**fourteen8** · 22nd July 2017, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by dearot

Yes 4 cylinders Couldnt open the link.

Link is fine now. Didnt what know happen before. Thanks

**fourteen8** · 22nd July 2017, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by Homestar

It wasn't a converted points dizzy either, it's a specific casting designed for its electronics. Nice bit of kit.

Are you referring to the kit on the link you sent?

**Gordie** · 22nd July 2017, 03:11 PM

Land Rover 45D High Energy distributor, DLB198 Ignition Coil & 8mm HT leads Land Rover 45D High Energy Replacement distributor and DLB198 Ignition Coil to Match [D5 & CE5 & L2black] - PS92.99 : Electronic Ignition, Home of the Powerspark electronic ignition and electronic distributor

**Homestar** · 22nd July 2017, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by dearot

Are you referring to the kit on the link you sent?

The 6 cylinder version is a unique casting - not 100% sure about the 4 cylinder version, but I believe so - Powerspark are known for making the best aftermarket dizzies for old land rovers.

**fourteen8** · 24th July 2017, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by Homestar

4 cylinder I'm assuming?

You have 2 options - if the distributor shaft and general condition of it are ok, you can just replace the points with an electronic kit, but you can also buy a whole new dizzy if you want.

You can buy dizzy, coil and leads as a matching set - Land Rover 45D High Energy distributor, DLB198 Ignition Coil & 8mm HT leads Land Rover 45D High Energy Replacement distributor and DLB198 Ignition Coil to Match [D5 & CE5 & L2black] - PS92.99 : Electronic Ignition, Home of the Powerspark electronic ignition and electronic distributor

This will solve your ignition woes entirely. 92 quid plus delivery - pretty good value IMO.

So mine is 45D? Any way to check this on the actual distributor? Simonbbc told me mine could be 25D or 45D. Thanks

**fourteen8** · 28th July 2017, 02:29 PM

What is the colour code for this colour?

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**gromit** · 28th July 2017, 05:40 PM

The colour code probably won't help you, plus colour varies according to the camera and the screen you display the image on. You'll have to take in a sample from a part that hasn't faded and get it matched.
It looks like light green.

Google 'Land Rover Series 3 colours' and lots of codes come up.

Is it UK build or Australian ? The chassis number will help.

Colin

**fourteen8** · 4th August 2017, 01:25 PM

Received new carburetor yesterday, coil and distributor today

Planning to install them tomorrow and will see whether it will start or not.

Was just wondering what are the things they really check on the old car like mine to get roadworthy cert?

**JDNSW** · 4th August 2017, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by dearot

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Was just wondering what are the things they really check on the old car like mine to get roadworthy cert?

It depends very much on who is inspecting it - some, not familiar with older cars, will expect it to meet criteria that it is not in fact required to meet, and you may need to query some of these.

Some of the things that certainly should be checked, and may be an issue :-

Steering free play, condition of all steering components and brakes. Seat belt condition (worth checking exactly what is required for your date - requirements changed during S3 production. Oil leaks. Upholstery condition. Illegal modifications - tyres, extras, undocumented engine changes, suspension lifts etc. VIN plate, chassis, and documents all agree on VIN. Everything lights, wipers, horn etc all need to work normally. Tyre condition. No exhaust leaks and outlet is at rear. Spring condition and bushes.

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