r/SeriesLandRover

I’m pretty lost on what motor i have, I bought a 1980 project series 3, all components on engine appear to be a 2.25 but has a 2.5 injection pump, very new to rovers, can any one confirm for me, thank you

All the horses that crossed the stable.

'74 S3 SADF SPEC 88"

'72 S3 GALVANISED / FAIRY OVERDRIVE 88"

'62 SA2 88"

'67 SA2 DIESEL 88" RESTORED

This is my new-to-me 59 Rover. I know almost nothing about this truck. Please chime in with any thoughts sparked as you scroll through these photos. All comments welcome (unless you're gonna complain about the yellow paint; I get it, it was definitely a choice somebody made).

Folks,

I removed my 7 stud water pump and ordered a new one without marking which bolt goes where. Dies anyone has any diagram or maybe a manual which could help me?

PS: this is a 1985 Santana 2.25 turbo diesel

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a series 2a and it has some extra holes here and there that i hoped somebody could explain? Is 1969 bugeye from germany

I bought a 1980 series 3 project and I’m not sure if I have the original 2.25 or if it’s been swapped with a 2.5, any ideas?

Hi Folks, I just bought this Series 3 1985 and I am trying to do basic maintenance. The water pump is leaking so I am going to replace this and the thermostat. Next I am filling oil in the gearbox because it makes noise in the 5th gear.

Can someone help me understand what the orange cap before the cooler is for? Also, what can I do to the brakes so it actually stops when I need it to?

Brand new to land rovers, bought a 80 series 3 with the 4cyl diesel as a project, cranks good but no start, kicks a little with starting fluid but seems like no fuel is getting to the injection pump, any ideas? Thx for the help

At the foot of the dune was a sneaky little bump before the climb. With a mighty 2.25l petrol under the bonnet — producing somewhere between “enthusiastic lawnmower” and “angry sewing machine” levels of power — a flat-foot run-up was required. This is a Series 3, not an FJ Cruiser or a Raptor with launch control and emotional support electronics.

As the S3 hit the bump, it politely exited its own tracks, climbed the shoulder of the dune like it had other plans for the afternoon, and gracefully rolled onto its side.

A little fuel spilled. Pride took a mild knock. Otherwise, surprisingly little damage.

We flipped it back onto its wheels, checked if everyone was alive, and carried on like this was all part of the recovery procedure.

Great success (Borat voice)

Re-uploading the ’67 SA2 with a few extra photos.

This is my first diesel, and possibly one of my favourite Land Rovers I’ve owned. “Fast” was clearly never part of the design brief — overtaking requires prayer, commitment, and sometimes a downhill. But the torque on these little diesels is ridiculously good fun.

And that idle… honestly sounds like agricultural machinery achieving inner peace. It belongs in the Smithsonian.

Also the only Series I’ve ever managed to keep clean, because it was completely refurbished and I was emotionally afraid of scratching it.

I have a question for those of you that use grease in your Rovers swivel balls. How do you know when you should add more grease?

I use a hybrid in mine ('63 SIIa 88 SW), corn head grease. Here's some general info about it from the net.

"Corn head grease is a specialized, NLGI #0 semi-fluid, lithium or polyurea-based lubricant designed for agricultural corn head row-unit gear cases. It flows like thick oil when in use, preventing cavitation, but stays in place with leaky seals, making it an excellent solution for older equipment and high-moisture conditions."

Here's a great video on it:

https://youtu.be/7zNhli-J0Gk?si=aGZkIorSltGEnDo3

I've had no sign of leakage in almost 10 years, but I'm now wondering if I need to add any to it.

No engine. No papers.

Oh well we'll learn.

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