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4-Wheel Freedom : The Art of Off-Road Driving by Brad Delong

Whether you're thinking about buying a 4-wheel drive vehicle or are already an experienced 4WDer, there is something in this complete guide for you. Learn how to drive on snow, ice, rocks, mud and hills, plus how to choose and use off-road tires, winches and other specialty gear. Every 4WD owner should own this handy book.

Off-Roader Driving by Tom Sheppard

' ... if you only buy one book on the subject, this is it. Enjoy Tom Sheppard's easy-going yet extremely informative style and the book's well-planned and brilliantly 'signposted' layout. ... Every conceivable topic is covered ... If you're not of a technical mind don't worry - even complex bits are explained in easy to understand words, with superb diagrams, photography and drawings. '

Haynes Car Bodywork Repair Manual by Lindsay Porter

An updated edition of this practical guide to bodywork repair and renovation for the amateur repairer, which contains step-by-step instructions for bodywork repairs, from fixing a scratch to fitting a new body panel.

Land Rover Discovery 1989-1998 by James Taylor

This first book in the new MRP Autoguide series describes in detail the different Land Rover Discovery models made during the past decade and identifies the many changes in specification made to them year by year.

The Haynes Used Car Buying Guide : The Haynes Manual for Evaluating and Buying a Used Car (Haynes Techbook Series) by Mike Stubblefield, John H. Haynes, John Harold Haynes.

This book is aimed at the US car buyer and you can ignore the first 30 pages. Thia said, the book contains many useful checks to judge a car's condition. Blown headgasket; Brown froth on oil cap and oily scum in the radiator. Checking for filler with a magnet etc...

You and Your Land Rover Ninety, One Ten & Defender : Buying, Enjoying, Maintaining, Modifying by Martin Hodder

This volume covers the 90 and 110 models, from 1983 to 2000, with comprehensive information on buying, owning, running and caring for a Defender, driving on and off road, the preparation of vehicles, and modifications.

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Land Rover Discovery Petrol & Diesel Service & Repair Manual by Steve Rendle, Mark Coombs, Robert Jex

You don't need to be a car enthusiast or mechanic to benefit from the straight forward instructions in maintenance and repairs . The manual covers all repairs with easy to follow step by step guides and photographs or diagrams. To help you with repairs there is a list of all tools you require .Each repair has a gauge to show the difficulty of the procedure.I have saved fortunes in repair costs over the years by using these manuals and the Haynes Discovery manual is an essential requirement for all Landrover owners. I have always thought highly of the Haynes manuals and purchased my first twenty years ago, they continue to be one of the best on the market and I highly recommend them.

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The Half-ton Military Land Rover by Mark J. Cook

The first book dedicated to the very succesful airportable 'Lightweight' Land Rovers. Covers prototype, pre-production and all production models including Series 11A and 3. British contract listings with miltary vehicle number cross-references. Packed with previously unpublished facts, figures and fascinating photographs, many of which are in colour. A must for the enthusiast/owner and a superb reference for military modellers.

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Land Rover Series II, IIa & III ('58 to 85) by J H Haynes, Marcus Daniels

This book is the holy grail of all books if you want to treasure, and keep you vehicle running on the road. This book has kept my rover on the road, and with this book you can keep yours on the road to. This is a must for those who love the rover, and the heritage that it stands for!

Land Rover Restoration Manual: Land-Rover Series I, II and III by Lindsay Porter

The Land-Rover was the first British four-wheel-drive vehicle of its type. Having enjoyed world-wide success with numerous models, variants and modifications, this book takes the reader through the acquisition and restoration of a typical Land-Rover, with detailed descriptions and illustrations of the processes needed to thoroughly renovate, and improve the vehicle. The book includes tips on what to look for when buying this type of vehicle, how to renovate bodywork and chassis, how to strip out and replace interiors and how to overhaul engine, electrical components and suspension systems.

Land Rover: Simply the Best by Martin Hodder

The story of Landrover, from the prototype introduced in 1948 as a working vehicle for the toughest conditions, through to today's Range Rover, Discovery and Freelander, together with the Defender. The book illustrates its military role and domination of the off-road.


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