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Land Rover 3 (1971-1985) service & repair manuals

A repair manual for your Land Rover Series 3 (1971-1985)? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Land Rover off-road vehicles. Get step-by-step instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

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Land Rover Series II, II A & III - 4-cyl Petrol & Diesel (1958-1985) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual

Haynes Repair Manual covering the Land Rover Series II, IIA and III, petrol and diesel.

Versions: 88 and 109 inch wheel base, including the County.

Petrol engine: 4 cylinders - 2.3 litre (2286 cc).

Diesel engine: 4 cylinders - 2.3 litre (2286 cc).

Production years: 1958-1985.

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the 6-cylinder or V8 petrol engines, the 2.5 litre diesel engine, the 24 V versions or the front steer models.

Pages of the book Land Rover II, II A, III Petrol & Diesel (58-85) (1)

This Haynes manual for the Land Rover Series 2, 2A and 3 petrol models describes service and repair of the 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the heater, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system.

Additionally this DIY guide describes work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.

  • Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
  • Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
  • Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.

Product details

Details:288 pages, 28 x 22 x 1.7 cm / 11 x 8.7 x 0.67 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 2015)
Series:Haynes Service and Repair Manual (5568)
ISBN:9781785210211

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Land Rover Series II, II A & III - 4-cyl Petrol & Diesel (1958-1985) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual (5568)

Land Rover Series II, II A & III - 4-cyl Petrol & Diesel (1958-1985)

Language: English

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Land Rover Series III (4 & 6 Cylinders) (1972-1985) - Official Repair Operation Manual

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the Land Rover Series 3, wheel base 88 and 109 inch.

Engines: 4 and 6 cylinders, petrol and diesel.

Production years: 1972-1985.

This is the same technical manual that was used in the Land Rover dealer's workshop at the time. Land Rover reference: AKM3648.

Product details

Details:378 pages, 29 x 21 x 2.2 cm / 11.4 x 8.25 x 0.87 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Land Rover Ltd (GB, 1993)
ISBN:9781855201088

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Land Rover Series III (4 & 6 Cylinders) (1972-1985) - Official Repair Operation Manual

Land Rover Series III (4 & 6 Cylinders) (1972-1985) - Official Repair Operation Manual

Language: English

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Land Rover Series 2 - 2A - 3 (1959-1983) | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual

Autobooks repair manual for the Land Rover models:
- Series 2 (2.25 litre petrol, 1959-1961)
- Series 2 A (petrol and diesel, 1961-1971)
- Series 3 (petrol and diesel, 1971-1983).

Covers all 4-cylinder, 6-cylinder and V8 engines.

This Autobooks Manual for the Land Rover Series II, Series IIA and Series III provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions for work on the engine, fuel system, ignition and cooling.
Covers also the clutch, gearbox, rear axle, front and rear suspension, steering box, brakes, the electrical system and the body.

  • This DIY guide includes tables with detailed service data and torque specifications.
  • Complete with wiring diagrams.

Product details

Author:Autobooks
Details:256 pages, 27.5 x 20 x 1.4 cm / 10.8 x 7.9 x 0.55 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos, drawings and exploded views
Publisher:Autobooks / Brooklands Books (GB, 1988)
Series:Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual (OWM 895)
ISBN:9780713625127

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Land Rover Series 2 - 2A - 3 (1959-1983) | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual (OWM 895)

Land Rover Series 2 - 2A - 3 (1959-1983)

Language: English

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Land Rover Series 3 - V8 Engine - Repair Operation Manual Supplement

SUPPLEMENT for workshop manual AKM3648. Describes maintenance and repair of the Land Rover V8 petrol engine, installed in the Series 3.

This is the same technical manual that was used in the Land Rover dealer's workshop at the time. Land Rover reference: AKM8022/2.

Product details

Details:116 pages, 29 x 20 x 0.8 cm / 11.4 x 7.9 x 0.31 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Land Rover Ltd (GB, 1995)
ISBN:9781855203105

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Land Rover Series 3 - V8 Engine - Repair Operation Manual Supplement

Land Rover Series 3 - V8 Engine - Repair Operation Manual Supplement

Language: English

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Land Rover Typ 88 / Typ 109 - 4- und 6-Zylinder Benziner / 6-Zylinder Diesel | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Land Rover 88 and 109.

Petrol engines:
- 4 cylinders - 2.3 L
- 6 cylinders - 2.6 L.

Diesel engines: 4 cylinders - 2.3 L.

Pages of the book [0380] Land Rover Typ 88 / Typ 109 - 4 + 6 Zyl. (1)

This Bucheli repair manual for the Land Rover 88 and 109 provides detailed instructions for work on the petrol and diesel engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.

  • Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
  • Clear wiring diagrams.

Product details

Details:164 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2014)
Series:Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (380-381-382)
ISBN:9783716814680

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Land Rover Typ 88 / Typ 109 - 4- und 6-Zylinder Benziner / 6-Zylinder Diesel | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (380-381-382)

Land Rover Typ 88 / Typ 109 - 4- und 6-Zylinder Benziner / 6-Zylinder Diesel

Language: German

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Years covered: 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985