No comments about Land Rover: 60 Years of the 4x4 Workhorse.

No comments about Land Rover Military Portfolio (Military Portfolio S.).

1 comments about Land Rover: Simply the Best.

1. Martin Hodder has done an excellent job writing this overall Land Rover book.A good early history, touching all the models including Range Rover. A great chapter on the Land Rover V8 and another good one on choosing a Land Rover for purchase. Photography is very good. I personally would have liked a few more pictures of the older Land Rovers, the Series I's, II's, IIa's. and III's in a more organized and detailed framework, but this is an excellent starter book for the enthusiast.Not too simple and not too technical. A great book.

No comments about Land Rover Series 2, 2A and 3 1958-85 Service and Repair Manual (Haynes Service and Repair Manuals).

No comments about Land Rover Series II & IIa Repair Operation Manual.

1 comments about Working in the Wild: Land Rover's Manual for Africa.

1. 
   
   This book is going for over $30.00 a copy on a certain auction site.
   
   I bought it here, on Amazon, for much less. I am reviewing the New Revised Enlarged edition.
   
   I have worked in Africa. Working in Africa was my first introduction to the extraordinary capabilities of Land Rovers.
   
   I now live in the rugged San Juan mountains of Southwest Colorado and find that it is a much more challenging wilderness environment than Africa.
   
   I own a Range Rover instead of the 110 Defender which this volume mostly references.
   
   However, despite the difference in locations and vehicles, I found this book to be very useful.
   
   It is full of tips and tricks that even I didn't know of in my 35 years of wilderness experience.
   
   However, it is not a book for every outdoor enthusiast. If you don't own a "Rover" (or an old Chevy 4X4) most of the book is not likely to be much of assistance to you. If you are a novice at four wheeling, or, worse, someone with enough experience to think that you know a lot about the wilderness (without ever having been stranded for weeks at a time) then this book is not for you.
   
   I wrote that comment because a lot of which is in this book may seem obvious or simple. After you've been stranded on the Serengetti for three weeks, or, in sub zero temperatures at 14,000 feet because you overlooked something simple or obvious, then, you will know that nothing about wilderness survivial, or, coming back home, is simple or obvious.
   
   Examples of some of the things I found helpful even though I own a Range Rover instead of a Defender, and, even though I live in mountains in Colorado instead of Africa:
   
   "Section 3.J Emergency Action - Improvised Repairs for Breakdowns
   
   Engine seized - It is likely that the engine will have seized on one cylinder only. Remove the piston (force will be needed, the conrod and the pushrods (to keep the valves closed). Blank off the oil lead holes on the crankshaft journal with the bearing shells secured with a worm-drive clip or strong wire. (For diesels, place a pipe over the injector pipe to divert fuel to a can). . . .
   
   Radiator or joint leak: Block holes with silicon rubber sealer or chewing gum. Close off leaking capillary tubes by crimping with pliers. Put in sealing compound: i.e. Radweld, porridge oats (oatmeal) or even raw eggs or raw maize meal (cornmeal). . . . .
   
   Wading: The maximum advisable fording depth is approximately 0.5 metres (a foot and a half). Before negotiating a deep water crossing ensure that the clutch housing drain plug is in position, and if the water depth exceeds 0.5 metres removing the fan belt will eliminate the risk of the cooling fan spraying water over the ignition system and air cleaner. If, for various reasons, it is not possible to remove the fan belt, a sheet of plastic or other water resistant material draped in front of the radiator grille to prevent any water from passing through will reduce the risk of saturation of the ignition system."
   
   As I mentioned - this book is not for everyone. It is for people engaged in serious encounters with the wilderness in which the smallest edge may mean the difference between life and death.

No comments about Land Rover Disc Series II 1999-02 WSM (Land Rover Workshop Manuals).

2 comments about Land Rover Series I, II & III Restoration Manual.

1. Very helpful for my 1958 Land Rover restoration. It helps me to verify which part of my Landie's restoration to be self-made, and which part to be ordered. Now that my Landie's restoration done, I was very proud of my Landie. Thanks to the book.



2. I own several books on Series Land Rovers and this one is a much loved volume in my workshop reading and reference library. As someone who is currently restoring a 64, SWB, Series 2a from the rolling chassis up, I can say without any hesitation that this book is every bit the masterpiece.

   Whether you are a novice starting out or an old hand looking for a good general restoration guide this book covers many areas in detail that some of the workshop manuals don't. This book is chock full of photographs with easy to follow text and is full of brilliant advice on all things Series Land Rover. I cannot recommend this work highly enough as I have found it fills the gaps that my other manuals don't.

   Contents include detailed discussion of Heritage, Buying and what to look for in various models, the pitfalls of different models and the like. Section three gets straight into the Bodywork where the detailed photographs and text begin. This takes you right through every facet of the Series 2's body. There are notes on Series 1 restoration and mechanical restorations which are detailed and lavish with some exploded parts. Finally you are taken through a nice Interior and Electrics section and the book eases you down with information on Chassis numbering, Tech specs, Workshop safety issues, Development Milestones, Production Figures and so on. A Superb work that should be on every Series Land Rover owners shelf.

No comments about Land Rover Discovery 1989 to 1998 (G to S registration) Petrol & Diesel Service & Repair Manual.

No comments about Land Rover: 60 Years of Adventure.