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Oil is probably leaking from the gearbox due to the seal between them leaking. This can be replaced without removing the gearbox. Take the inspection plate off the transfer box and remove the transfer gears until access is available to the seal. The seal can be removed by the use of a couple of screwdrivers and the new one fitted using a suitable drift.
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On the underside of the steering column.
- It is not adjusted correctly
- There is oil leaking from the transfer box into the hand brake mechanism. There is a small drain hole on the bottom of the brake back plate but this easily becomes blocked allowing oil to contaminate the brake shoes and mechanism.
- If the handbrake won't stay on, the ratchet may be worn, remove the operating lever and carefully recut the teeth of the ratchet using a small file or dremel type grinder.
- The expander mechanism inside the brake drum may be seized.
When you open one bleed nipple the imbalance in pressure causes the shuttle valve to operate blanking off what it sees as a leak on that part of the system.
Some of Halfords computer systems list series three as S111, i.e. series one hundred and eleven. If the assistant queries for series 3 he won't find it.
- First check the cable is connected at the transfer box and is securely pushed into the back of the console connection, check there are no tight bends in it.
- If it still doesnt work, withdraw the cable from its outer sheath, check it is intact with no kinks and is well greased, regrease when replacing with graphite based grease.
- Refit the cable into the console connection, gently grip the transfer box end inner cable in the chuck of a variable speed drill and drive the cable, making sure it remains located in the console, the speedo dial should show a speed, if not it is faulty.
- If the speedo shows a reading then reconnect the cable to the transfer box and test run. Any failure at this point is due to the transfer box connection.
- Engine and Air Filter = Multigrade Engine Oil 10W/40 to 20W/50
- Swivel Housing, Main Gearbox, Transfer Box, Rear PTO and pulley unit (if fitted), Steering Relay, Differentials and Steering box = EP90
- Steering balljoints, wheel hubs and propshaft universal joints = Multi-purpose lithium based grease.
- Brake and Clutch systems = Hydraulic fluid to a minimum of DOT3. Do not use silicone based fluids under any circumstances as these can rapidly rot the rubber seals.
This depends on how much money you have. The Weber carburettor is normally the cheapest but be aware that at acute angles offroad the float chamber doesn't work properly and you may find your engine cutting out.
- 2.25 Litre diesel - 19 to 26mpg, 11 to 15l/100km.
- 2.25 Litre petrol - 17 to 22mpg, 13 to 17l/100km.
- 2.6 Litre petrol - 14 to 18mpg, 15 to 20l/100km.
- 3.5 Litre petrol - 11 to 14 mpg, 20 to 26l/100km.
At least 10 miles every 500 miles, although it is preferable to extend this to nearer to 50 miles every 500 miles. This ensure that the top swivel bush is lubricated otherwise rapid wear will occur