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Seals
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General advice on repairing leaking seals |
I, II & III
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Seats
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A description of how non Land Rover front seats can be fitted. |
II & III
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Shackle replacement
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Advantages/disadvantages of replacing standard shackles with the 1 tonne variety on a SWB. Details of the job included. |
II & III
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Shock absorber replacement
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Basic advice on what you need to do. |
I, II & III
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Sills - rock sliders |
Illustrated article on how to fabricate and fit your own rock sliders | I, II & III |
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Smoking Diesel
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Suggestions as to possible causes |
II & III
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Snorkel |
Illustrated article on how to make and fit a snorkel to a SIII using plastic drainpipe Reasons for fitting a snorkel and need for its maintenance |
I, II & III |
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Soldering
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How to use Body Solder. From a company who can supply it. |
I, II & III
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Solenoid renovation
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Details of how to renovate the solenoid from a SIIA diesel |
III
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Soundproofing
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Fitting a Noisekiller Soundproofing
Kit to a Series Land Rover A long detiled article on the DIY approach to sound prroofing |
I, II & III
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Spanner sizes
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Comparison table for mm, UNF, BA, BSF, BSW spanners | ||||
| Here is a useful chart for comparing spanner (a wrench in the USA) sizes and common nut/bolt use. | |||||
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Spark plug
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A clear, explanation of how
the spark plug works Photographic engine diagnostics from condition of spark plugs |
I, II & III
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Spark timing
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A clear, explanation of how the spark timing works |
I, II & III
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Speedometer
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Is your speedo
the right one for your tyres? Heres where you find out. Possible cause of an erratic speedometer reading. |
II & III |
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Split Charge System
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Detailed article on advice
concerning setting up a split charge system in a Land Rover Fitting a split charge (dual battery) system + 220 volt inverter |
I, II & III
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Springs
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An illustrated
account of fitting Rocky Mountain Parabolic springs Spring specifications and advice on the choice of spring relevant to application. |
II & III
I, II & III |
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Springs
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Exploded diagram of leaf
spring components with part numbers Very detailed account of removal and replacement of leaf springs |
II
I, II & III |
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Starter motor
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Diagnosis and overhaul procedure
for a diesel starter motor Suggested solution to a starter motor overheating |
I, II & III
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Starter handle
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Correct procedure for starting the engine by
hand cranking How to hand-start a petrol SIII if you find a flat battery. |
I, II & III
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Steering
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A detailed and
illustrated explanation of how a car steering system works Illustrated instructions on how to adjust play in the steering wheel |
Takeo De Meter |
I, II & III
III |
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Steering Box
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An illustrated account of rebuilding a steering box. |
II
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Steering Geometry
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Detailed article on how to measure
and set the tracking, castor and cambr angles for a Land Rover Brief troubleshooting guide for steering problems |
I,II,III
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Steering (power)
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Replacing the original integrated steering column and box in a 101FC with a power steering box from a Ford pickup truck and a GM style tilting steering wheel. |
III
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Steering Relay
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Help on removing, rebuilding and installing a steering relay |
I, II & III
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Steering Wheel
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Guide to a complete
renovation of an ageing steering wheel. Solutions for black the colouring coming off with age. |
I, II & III
I, II & III |
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Suspension
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THE article
on 1/4 elliptical suspensions. Real tech stuff from a real guru. Photos
included. Detailed article on techniques available for increasing ground clearance on a Series Land Rover |
I, II & III
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Swivel bearing play
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Illustrated description of how to adjust the play in swivel bearings |
Annette Flottwell
landroverclub.net |
III
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Swivel hubs
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Advice on restoration/maintenance of hubs and replacement of seals |
I, II & III
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