CROKER vs Rover
Link copied
Play S1 E1Geoffrey Croker is a youtuber, from New Zealand, on a journey to restore is his 1978 Land Rover Series 3 SWB
Cast: Geoffrey Croker
TV-GHDCC
29 episodes
1. Land Rover Restoration Part 1 - IntroductionThis 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…TV-GCC5minMay 31, 2018
2. Land Rover Restoration Part 2 - Gearbox 1/2This series of videos will follow the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 2, is the rebuild of the gearbox.TV-GCC29minJul 6, 2018
3. Land Rover Restoration Part 3 - Gearbox 2/2This series of videos will follow the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 3, is continuation of the gearbox rebuild.TV-GCC23minJul 11, 2018
4. Land Rover Restoration Part 3A - Gearbox AddendumThis series of videos will follow the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 3A - Someone sent me a gear lever!TV-GCC4minAug 31, 2018
5. Land Rover Restoration Part 4 - AlternatorThis 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.TV-GCC23minAug 31, 2018
6. Land Rover Restoration Part 5 - Lucas Starter MotorThis 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.TV-GCC15minOct 13, 2018
7. Land Rover Restoration Part 6 - Zenith 36 1V CarburettorThis 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.TV-GCC17minNov 16, 2018- 8. Land Rover Restoration Part 7 - Engine 1/2This 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.TV-GCC20minApr 5, 2019
- 9. Land Rover Restoration Part 8 - Engine 2/2This series of videos follows the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 8, the engine goes back together.TV-GCC15minApr 30, 2019
- 10. Free Wheeling Hubs - Land Rover Restoration Part 9This 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.TV-GCC10minDec 13, 2019
- 11. Land Rover Restoration Part 10 - Front & Rear Axles 1/2This 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.TV-GCC26minDec 21, 2019
- 12. Land Rover Restoration Part 11 - Front & Rear Axles 2/2This 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.TV-GCC23minJan 25, 2020
- 13. Land Rover Restoration Part 12 - Refurbishing Leaf SpringsThis video covers refurbishing/restoration of old leaf springs. Specifically from a Series 3 Land Rover. Including stripping, repainting, and lubricating.TV-GCC16minNov 6, 2020
- 14. Land Rover Restoration Part 13 - Chassis Repairs 1/4This video covers re-attaching a wonky rear crossmember, replacing outriggers, and general chassis measurement and repair.TV-GCC27minNov 13, 2020
- 15. Land Rover Restoration Part 14 - Chassis Repairs 2/4The rear crossmember repair continues. Drama unfolds as past owners conspire to keep the chassis permanently wonky.TV-GCC22minNov 27, 2020
- 16. Land Rover Restoration Part 15 - Chassis Repairs 3/4 - Bushing & Relay RemovalThis video covers the removal of the infamous Land Rover series chassis suspension bushings. We also tackle pulling out the steering relay.TV-GCC26minDec 20, 2020
- 17. Land Rover Restoration Part 16 - Chassis Repairs 4/4This video concludes the repairs on the Land Rover Serier 3 chassis.TV-GCC22minJan 30, 2021
- 18. Land Rover Restoration Part 17 - Galvanised ChassisThis video shows the ongoing restoration of a Series 3 Land Rover including galvanising the chassis.TV-GCC17minMay 6, 2021
- 19. Land Rover Restoration Part 18 - Chassis Assemble!This video shows the ongoing restoration of a Series 3 Land Rover including fitting the front and rear axles and installing the engine.TV-GCC24minOct 1, 2021
- 20. Land Rover Restoration Part 19 - Exhaust, Fuel, SparkThis 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.TV-GCC48minMay 17, 2024
- 21. Land Rover Restoration Part 20 - The Last Steering RelayThis video includes the inspection teardown and rebuilding of a Land Rover Steering Relay.TV-GCC43minJun 27, 2024
- 22. Two Land Rover MotorsNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC9minFeb 10, 2025
- 23. Engine Rebuild // Part 1 - Disassembly // Land Rover 2.25Full tear down of a Land Rover 2.25l engine.TV-GCC57minMar 14, 2025
- 24. Engine Rebuild // Part 2 - Parts Paint Plating // Land Rover 2.25Painting, hardware and plating. Land Rover 2.25 Engine Rebuild.TV-GCC36minMay 2, 2025
- 25. Solving Land Rover's Steering Box Problem - The Adwest Worm ShaftRepairing and rebuilding an Adwest/Land Rover steering box. Including repairing pitting on the worm gear bearing races.TV-GCC39minAug 30, 2025
- 26. Engine Rebuild // Part 3 - Core Plugs & Block Prep // Land Rover 2.25Installing new core plugs and chasing threads. Land Rover 2.25l engine rebuild.TV-GCC17minNov 28, 2025
- 27. Engine Rebuild // Part 4 - Crankshaft & Rear Main Seal // Land Rover 2.25Installing the crankshaft and rear main seal in a Land Rover 2.25l engine.TV-GCC37minNov 29, 2025
- 28. Engine Rebuild // Part 5 - Pistons // Land Rover 2.25Piston installation and balancing. Land Rover 2.25 engine rebuild.TV-GCC26minNov 30, 2025
- 29. Engine Rebuild // Part 6 - Camshaft & Timing // Land Rover 2.25Camshaft installation and timing the Land Rover 2.25 engine.TV-GCC26minDec 3, 2025
Viewers also watched
CROKER vs Rover
★ 9.0/1020182 seasons38 episodesReturning Series
Geoffrey Croker is a youtuber, from New Zealand, on a journey to restore is his 1978 Land Rover Series 3 SWB
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Geoffrey Croker
- Cast
- Geoffrey Croker
Maturity rating
TV-GCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
Details and artwork from TMDB. Availability from JustWatch and can change without notice.
