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    4 Steelies with Nokian Hakapaliita's

    I have 4 Steel Wheels (black) from Atlantic British with Nokian Hakapaliita Snow Tires 255/65/16. I used them for 2 winters in New Hampshire on my DII, and they were fantastic. However I no longer have the D2 and would love to get some space back in the garage. The wheels are showing some...
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    Gas Door Mechanism

    My wife just borrowed the 03 Disco to run an errand and filled it up for me. However she comes home and says, I had a "small calamity with your tuck while I was out". Turns out she tried slamming the fuel door and the plastic piece on the door itself broke off. She brought me back one piece...
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    Distance Piece

    I want to thank those for their suggestions on removing the distance piece, I used a combination of all suggestions and it came off. Now how do I put the new one one. I realize it is a very snug fit, I cannot even seem to get it started. Thanks
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    Hub Oil Seal

    I want to start out by saying that I am a newbie at this. Now that I got that off my chest. I am trying to replace the hub oil seals on my 73 Series 3. I have made it as far as the "DISTANCE PIECE - FOR HUB SEAL" and I am unable to get it off. It has a wear ring around it and according the...
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    Question about plugs and wires

    I have an 03 Disco II. I am at the 60k Service point and plan to try to do some of the work, ie. the fluid changes myself. I just bought some Magnecor 8 mm wires and want to put them in as well, but..... 1. I have read that some people put them in without taking off the intake manifold. I...
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    Series IIA top on a Series III

    Will it fit? I would like to put a safari top on my truck and may have found one to purchase, but I want to make sure it will work? yes they are both "88. Anyone know? Thanks Kyle
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    Series 3 exhaust

    Well my exhast system has finally given up and I need to replace it. I know you will say go stainless, and I would like to, but funds are a bit tight. I see on AB website some all inclusive kits, both steel and Stainless. How feasible is it to do myself? I would say I am a novice at exhaust...
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    Engine Conditioner

    I read a thread about 2 weeks ago in regards to some fuel additive(?) but now I cant find the thread. Yes I tried the search window. As I recall it was named something along the lines of BG 44K? ? ? Anyone recall or know the name of this stuff, supposedly hard to find. Any help greatly...
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    Part 2 to Series 3 wont start

    In my infinite wisdom to fix my problem I removed the spark plug wires from the distributor and have placed them back on in the wrong order. I looked in the Geen Bible and see that the firing order is 1-3-4-2, but how does that correlate to the correct location to put the wires? To make things...
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    Series III wont start???

    Well here is my situation. I drove the vehicle up and down my road the other day and it was fine. Parked it in my driveway for a few hours to change the oil on the DII. When I got back in the Series it would not start. Try as I might no dice. So here is what I have done so far. 1. Checked...
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    Series Tailgate

    I have a '73 Series III 88, can someone tell me if a II or a IIa tailgate will fit on my vehicle? Is there any difference in the tubs of a II, IIa or III? Secondly, and I know this sounds odd, could someone send me a photo of tailgate on a series truck. I have a guy here in New Hampshire that...
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    Help - Rear Axle Seal?

    I am a new Series III owner with limited experience working on autos. I just got back from the local car repair shop where I was attempting to get it inspected for the state (NH). The guy says to me, "I have to fail you cause your rear axle seal on the drivers side is blown, and you have a...
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    Warn hub

    I need 1 warn hub for my 73 Series 3. Anyone out there have one that they want to part with? Thanks Kyle
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    Series III Steering

    I realize this is a very subjective question and may be difficult to answer, but here goes. What should the steering on my Series III feel like? I realize that it certainly helps to have some forward motion, but how much play should there be in the steering wheel? I would venture to describ e...
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    New Series III owner

    I recently purchased a '73 Series III and would like to be able to do the majority of the maintenance myself. What special tools or regular tools for that matter would one want on hand to maintain the vehicle. I am assuming it is metric, but dont know that for sure. Could someone give me an...
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    Help with Window Regulator replacement

    Well I just took the door panel off and found the source of my problem, my window regulator is bent up pretty badly. I just got off the phone with the dealer and they want 1.5 hours labor at $90/hr and $150 for the part. I looked up the part at AtlanticBritish.com and they have the part for...
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    D2 Window troubles

    This morning on my way to work I rolled down the drivers side front window with no problem. When I went to put it back up it was going up crooked and then when it reached the top, the window motor made some loud popping noises from within the door. Anyone have any ideas what this could be...
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    Series IIa questions

    I am going to look at a 63 Series II this week with hopes of purchasing it. I have had a RR Classic and currently have an 03 D2, but this is my first time with a Series Rover. In the description it says "re-chromed swivel ball set with bushings and leather gators". What does the "leather...