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CROKER vs Rover

Season 1

Land Rover Series 3 Body & Chassis restoration

Episodes

Each episode has its own detail page.

Episode 15 min2018-05-31

Land Rover Restoration Part 1 - Introduction

This series of videos will follow the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 1, is an introduction to the vehicle and basic teardown. The Land Rover has been with me for around six years. It’s a little rough around the edges, but generally OK. I’ve done a bit of mechanical work to it over that time. Including reconditioning the engine, rebuilding the gearbox, rebuilding both axles and the braking system, and many other small fixes along the way. But she has started to go downhill lately, particularly the condition of the body. Most of the body is aluminium, but steel is rusting rapidly. So it’s time to do something about it…

Episode 229 min2018-07-06

Land Rover Restoration Part 2 - Gearbox 1/2

This series of videos will follow the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 2, is the rebuild of the gearbox.

Episode 323 min2018-07-11

Land Rover Restoration Part 3 - Gearbox 2/2

This series of videos will follow the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 3, is continuation of the gearbox rebuild.

Episode 44 min2018-08-31

Land Rover Restoration Part 3A - Gearbox Addendum

This series of videos will follow the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 3A - Someone sent me a gear lever!

Episode 523 min2018-08-31

Land Rover Restoration Part 4 - Alternator

This series of videos will follow the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 4, is the restoration of a Land Rover Lucas Alternator. Including new brushes and bearings, checking the rotor, stator, and rectifier.

Episode 615 min2018-10-13

Land Rover Restoration Part 5 - Lucas Starter Motor

This series of videos will follow the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 5, is the rebuild of a Lucas 2M100 Starter Motor. Including new brushes and bearings, removing the devil spring, and bench testing.

Episode 717 min2018-11-16

Land Rover Restoration Part 6 - Zenith 36 1V Carburettor

This series of videos will follow the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 6, is the rebuild of a Zenith 36 1V Carburettor. This includes rebushing the carburettor.

Episode 820 min2019-04-05

Land Rover Restoration Part 7 - Engine 1/2

This series of videos follows the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 7, is the we teardown and start rebuilding the motor. A 2.25L petrol engine.

Episode 915 min2019-04-30

Land Rover Restoration Part 8 - Engine 2/2

This series of videos follows the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 8, the engine goes back together.

Episode 1010 min2019-12-13

Free Wheeling Hubs - Land Rover Restoration Part 9

This series of videos follows the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 9, we rebuild a set of Free Wheeling or Locking Hubs.

Episode 1126 min2019-12-21

Land Rover Restoration Part 10 - Front & Rear Axles 1/2

This series of videos follows the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 10, rebuilding the axles. We start by checking the differential for wear. Checking the backlash with a dial indicator, and checking the contact pattern. Next we replace the differential pinion oil seal. The next task is to install the axle plugs and breathers. Then attach the stub axles. From there we rebuild and fit the chrome swivel balls and swivel housings. Including rebuilding the housings with new roller bearings and Railko bushings. We’ll also look at attaching the steering arms, and setting the steering preload or tension using a fish scale.

Episode 1223 min2020-01-25

Land Rover Restoration Part 11 - Front & Rear Axles 2/2

This series of videos follows the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 11, rebuilding the axles. We start by checking the looking at the front half shaft oil seal collars. Then we replace one of the oil seal distance pieces on a stub axle. From there we reassemble the brakes including fitting new brake adjusters.

Episode 1316 min2020-11-06

Land Rover Restoration Part 12 - Refurbishing Leaf Springs

This video covers refurbishing/restoration of old leaf springs. Specifically from a Series 3 Land Rover. Including stripping, repainting, and lubricating.

Episode 1427 min2020-11-13

Land Rover Restoration Part 13 - Chassis Repairs 1/4

This video covers re-attaching a wonky rear crossmember, replacing outriggers, and general chassis measurement and repair.

Episode 1522 min2020-11-27

Land Rover Restoration Part 14 - Chassis Repairs 2/4

The rear crossmember repair continues. Drama unfolds as past owners conspire to keep the chassis permanently wonky.

Episode 1626 min2020-12-20

Land Rover Restoration Part 15 - Chassis Repairs 3/4 - Bushing & Relay Removal

This video covers the removal of the infamous Land Rover series chassis suspension bushings. We also tackle pulling out the steering relay.

Episode 1722 min2021-01-30

Land Rover Restoration Part 16 - Chassis Repairs 4/4

This video concludes the repairs on the Land Rover Serier 3 chassis.

Episode 1817 min2021-05-06

Land Rover Restoration Part 17 - Galvanised Chassis

This video shows the ongoing restoration of a Series 3 Land Rover including galvanising the chassis.

Episode 1924 min2021-10-01

Land Rover Restoration Part 18 - Chassis Assemble!

This video shows the ongoing restoration of a Series 3 Land Rover including fitting the front and rear axles and installing the engine.

Episode 2048 min2024-05-17

Land Rover Restoration Part 19 - Exhaust, Fuel, Spark

This video includes inspecting an original fuel tank. Removing and realigning the distributor, which requires the removal of a hidden grub screw. Followed by a short sequence covering static ignition timing, and shortening spark plug wires. The PCV valve pipes need addressing, including silver soldering a hard line. Next, fitting a new SS stainless steel exhaust system. The video also covers fitting spherical washers, new stainless steel exhaust hangers from Emberton Imperial, and a brand new Britpart fuel/petrol tank.

Episode 2143 min2024-06-27