[moppy220]

Hello, I have just bought a series 3 petrol land rover and need to drive 1000 miles to get it home any useful tips would be welcome!

 

[John C]

Hello, I have just bought a series 3 petrol land rover and need to drive 1000 miles to get it home any useful tips would be welcome!

There is a Yahoo Group called Birmabright. Folks from all over the world, take the list with you and if you have any problems with your Rover I am sure someone on that list would be willing to help you out.

Good luck.

 

[moppy220]

Thank you for the tip John C.

 

[Bogatyr]

moppy220,
Invest in a good supply of earplugs. :wave:

Seriously, make sure you bring along a good set of tools and some spare parts. I'd recommend:
spare ignition bits (points, condensor, cap, wires, plugs)
water pump rebuild kit
a fan belt or two
gear oil
motor oil
brake fluid
coolant
credit card, you're going to spend a lot on gas

Prior to setting out I'd grease what you can. Prolly a good idea to pop off a drum or two to make sure the brakes are in good shape. Make sure all your fluid levels are correct.

I'm prolly missing something...

Bogatyr

 

[01001010]

A battery charger/start-up unit

 

[Moeras]

Was the landy in daily use or did it stand for a while?

Id drain and refill the diffs and the gearbox oil.
Also take something along to plug your radiator if that goes, and a lot of Water.

Dirve slowly, dont over stress the enjin, then you will definately make it

 

[ally.m]

maz

:beer: take a train its safer :rellye :rellye only kiddin good luck

 

[Disco]

Before I leave on any trip, I always adhere to the 7 P's.
PRIOR, PLANNING & PREPARATION, PREVENTS, PISS POOR PREFORMANCE.

 

[moppy220]

moppy220,
Invest in a good supply of earplugs. :wave:

Seriously, make sure you bring along a good set of tools and some spare parts. I'd recommend:
spare ignition bits (points, condensor, cap, wires, plugs)
water pump rebuild kit
a fan belt or two
gear oil
motor oil
brake fluid
coolant
credit card, you're going to spend a lot on gas

Prior to setting out I'd grease what you can. Prolly a good idea to pop off a drum or two to make sure the brakes are in good shape. Make sure all your fluid levels are correct.

I'm prolly missing something...

Bogatyr

Earplugs provided unexpected tranquility! Only forgot to take them out at the last toll booth! Seemed to manage 25mpg on the flat, a little less when it got hilly, so credit card still in one piece. Thanks for the plugs!

 

[moppy220]

Was the landy in daily use or did it stand for a while?

Id drain and refill the diffs and the gearbox oil.
Also take something along to plug your radiator if that goes, and a lot of Water.

Dirve slowly, dont over stress the enjin, then you will definately make it

Landy was in v. light use. Flew in , picked it up and went for it . Didn't overstress the engine - held her back to what felt good when the incline was in our favour. Apart from the petrol- maybe 2 pints of oil and a sore arse! Thanks.

 

[Moeras]

Congrats!!!!!

Hope you have lots of fun with her!!!

Any plans on what you want to do with her?

 

[moppy220]

Already having fun! Kids want to keep her forever. She has just passed the british "mot" with a bulkhead that shows some "weeping" right under the mountings for the windscreen. Also rot under the lower door hinges... Ten years ago i could weld **** to a stick - then i emmigrated. It has to like riding a bike/horse/ thing that you will remember once the splatter starts burning you again! Thanks for the help.