Model Variant:
88 (SWB) and 109 (LWB), including Station Wagon, Pickup, and Soft Top body styles
Production Years Covered:
1971-1985
Engine Availability:
2.25L petrol, 2.25L diesel, and later 2.6L six-cylinder petrol engines
Target Audience:
Workshop technicians and DIY owners performing their own servicing and repairs
Skill Level:
Understandable with basic mechanical knowledge, per the manual's step-by-step explanations
Cost Benefit:
Enables owner-performed repairs using the same information as professional garages, saving labor costs
Advantage:
Same manual used by garages and workshops; complete repair instructions from front to back of the vehicle
Scope:
Full technical information required to return the vehicle to 100% condition
Illustrations:
Depth illustrations, diagrams, and technical specifications throughout
Instructions:
Step-by-step explanations for every repair procedure
Coverage Areas:
Complete vehicle from front to back: engine, drivetrain, suspension, brakes, electrical, and body
Manual Type:
Workshop / repair manual with servicing and overhaul procedures
Delivery Method:
Instant digital download
Page Count:
N/A - not specified for this listing
Engine Overhaul and Rebuilding:
Complete disassembly, inspection, and rebuild instructions
Engine Performance:
Tuning and performance adjustment procedures
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics:
Systematic fault-finding procedures
Firing Orders:
Firing order specifications included
Timing Service:
Timing belt service procedures
Transmission Removal and Installation:
Full removal and refitting procedures
Transmission In-Car Servicing:
Servicing procedures performed with transmission in vehicle
Suspension:
Suspension system service and repair
Front End and Alignment:
Front-end procedures and alignment specifications
Brake Servicing:
Complete brake servicing procedures
U-Joint and CV-Joint Service:
Driveshaft joint service procedures
Torque Specifications:
Complete torque specifications for all fasteners
Detailed Specifications:
Detailed specifications covered for all systems
Fluid Capacities:
Air conditioning service and capacities included
Electrical and Other Systems
Wiring Diagrams:
Complete wiring diagrams
Vacuum Diagrams:
Vacuum system diagrams included
Computer Diagnostic Charts:
Diagnostic trouble tree charts
Air Conditioning:
Air conditioning service procedures
Technical Depth:
Workshop-level detail with step-by-step explanations, illustrations, and specifications
Parts Information:
Torque specs, capacities, and specifications supporting correct part installation
Additional Content:
And much more beyond the listed contents
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary Engine:
2.25L (2250 cc) four-cylinder petrol engine
Engine Options Range:
2.25L petrol, 2.25L diesel, and optional 2.6L inline-six petrol
Configuration:
Inline-four (petrol and diesel), inline-six optional
Performance and Fuel System
Fuel System:
Carburettor (petrol); indirect injection (diesel)
Performance:
N/A - figures vary by engine and year; consult manual specification tables
Standard Transmission:
4-speed manual gearbox with 2-speed transfer case (part-time 4WD)
Optional Transmission:
Optional 4-speed manual with permanent 4WD and viscodrive coupling on some models
Features:
Low-range transfer gearing for off-road use; manual covers removal, installation, and in-car servicing
Clutch Type:
Single dry-plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Service Intervals:
Scheduled maintenance procedures included in the manual; intervals per Land Rover factory schedule
Brake Servicing:
Complete brake servicing procedures for scheduled maintenance
Fluid Specifications:
Detailed specifications and capacities covered for engine, gearbox, axles, and air conditioning
Fluid Capacities:
Air conditioning service and capacities included
Common Wear Items:
U-joints, CV joints, brakes, suspension bushings, and clutch covered with full service procedures
Troubleshooting:
Troubleshooting and diagnostics sections aid fault-finding on aging systems
Manufacturer:
Land Rover (Rover Company / British Leyland during the Series III era)
Heritage:
Land Rover built its reputation on rugged go-anywhere 4WD utility vehicles since 1948
Model Evolution:
Series III (1971-1985) succeeded the Series IIA, with a plastic radiator grille, syncromesh gearbox, and later permanent 4WD options
Successor:
Replaced by the Land Rover 90/110 (Defender) range in 1983-1985
Production Location:
Solihull, England
