CROKER vs Rover

May 31, 2018 · 5m

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…

Jul 6, 2018 · 29m

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

Jul 11, 2018 · 23m

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

Aug 31, 2018 · 4m

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

Aug 31, 2018 · 23m

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.

Oct 13, 2018 · 15m

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.

Nov 16, 2018 · 17m

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.

Apr 5, 2019 · 20m

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.

Apr 30, 2019 · 15m

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

Dec 13, 2019 · 10m

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.

Dec 21, 2019 · 26m

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.

Jan 25, 2020 · 23m

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.

Nov 6, 2020 · 16m

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

Nov 13, 2020 · 27m

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

Nov 27, 2020 · 22m

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

Dec 20, 2020 · 26m

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

Jan 30, 2021 · 22m

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

May 6, 2021 · 17m

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

Oct 1, 2021 · 24m

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

May 17, 2024 · 48m

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.

Jun 27, 2024 · 43m

This video includes the inspection teardown and rebuilding of a Land Rover Steering Relay.

Feb 10, 2025 · 9m

Mar 14, 2025 · 57m

Full tear down of a Land Rover 2.25l engine.

May 2, 2025 · 36m

Painting, hardware and plating. Land Rover 2.25 Engine Rebuild.

Aug 30, 2025 · 39m

Repairing and rebuilding an Adwest/Land Rover steering box. Including repairing pitting on the worm gear bearing races.

Nov 28, 2025 · 17m

Installing new core plugs and chasing threads. Land Rover 2.25l engine rebuild.

Nov 29, 2025 · 37m

Installing the crankshaft and rear main seal in a Land Rover 2.25l engine.

Nov 30, 2025 · 26m

Piston installation and balancing. Land Rover 2.25 engine rebuild.

Dec 3, 2025 · 26m

Camshaft installation and timing the Land Rover 2.25 engine.