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Land Rover Series IIA 2.25 petrol maintenance

Series IIA (1961–71) · 1961–1971

Headlamps moved into the wings from February 1969 (home market). Output passed 60,000 a year in 1969–70. Built 1961–1971, 2.25 L petrol I4, 4-speed manual with 2-speed transfer box; no synchromesh on 1st and 2nd.

Service schedule

Every routine job for a Land Rover Series IIA 2.25 petrol with its normal interval, whichever comes first. Tap a job for the step-by-step guide, parts and tools.

JobSystemEvery
Engine oil & filter changeEngine3,000 mi / 6 months
Clean oil-bath air cleanerFuel & air6,000 mi / 1 yr
Points, plugs & ignition timingIgnition6,000 mi / 1 yr
Check & adjust valve clearancesEngine12,000 mi / 1 yr
Carburettor & fuel pump serviceFuel & air6,000 mi / 1 yr
Fan / auxiliary belt checkCooling6,000 mi / 1 yr
Coolant drain, flush & refillCooling2 yrs
Grease propshafts & nipplesDriveline3,000 mi / 6 months
Check swivel housing oil & sealsAxles6,000 mi / 6 months
Change swivel housing oilAxles12,000 mi / 1 yr
Check gearbox, transfer & axle oil levelsTransmission6,000 mi / 6 months
Change gearbox & transfer box oilTransmission12,000 mi / 1 yr
Change front & rear axle oilAxles12,000 mi / 1 yr
Steering box, relay & joints checkSteering6,000 mi / 1 yr
Adjust drum brakes & handbrakeBrakes6,000 mi / 6 months
Inspect brake shoes, cylinders & hosesBrakes12,000 mi / 1 yr
Brake & clutch fluid changeBrakes2 yrs
Leaf springs, U-bolts & shacklesSuspension12,000 mi / 1 yr
Wheel bearing play checkAxles12,000 mi / 1 yr
Chassis & bulkhead inspection, rust-proofingBody & chassis1 yr
Annual safety inspectionSafety1 yr
Monthly walk-round checksSafetymonthly

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