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    What coolant/antifreeze is best? 300tdi

    I have a 1995 300tdi. It’s time to flush and replace the coolant. Is genuine LR LRN2279 the best way to go? I see lots of general comments about what it should or shouldn’t have but no real recommendations except for LRN2279 by Atlantic British in an online video. Thanks to share your...
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    Headlamp Relay Behind Dash?!

    I bought a boomslang relay kit from Rovers North. Now I know a little more and would like to put the relays behind the dash/instrument/gauge cluster. Does anyone have a good step by step on how to do this? I’d prefer this wiring is addressed behind the dash vs in the headlight...
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    Wheel Alignment

    1995 Defender 110 ROW (RHD South Africa) Does wheel alignment require shims, etc? I need to find the right place as not everyone in my area knows how to do this.
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    R380 Transmission Fluid (MTF94- where to find)?

    What is everyone using in their R380? I would like to use what is recommended but also align with Roamerdrive, noted below. Are these all suitable with R380? API-GL4 OILS SUITABLE FOR USE IN ROAMERDRIVES Amsol Gearlube 75-90 GL4 BARDAHL Gear oil GL4 90 (Europe) Caltex Thubon GL4 Castrol 80...
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    What’s the threaded hole on bottom of R380 gearbox?

    What’s this hole for? Should it have a plug? If so, what’s the size and thread pitch?
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    Headlight problem - electrical

    I drove home the other night with no issue. The following morning I turned on my headlights but they didn’t come on. Parking lights work fine and dashboard light come on. When I move the switch to headlights, the dashboard light turns off and the parking lights turn off and no headlights...
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    How to determine original tire size and adjust speedometer?

    I purchased a 110 with non-OEM wheels/tires, I suspect. I suspect this due to my speed being read by various radar on the road-side vs my speedometer. It is off by about 5mph. I will show 100kmph (62.1mph) and the radar will show 57mph. Once I know the difference, how do I adjust my...
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    Blackstone Analysis - Which one(s)?

    I am going to start an oil analysis regime but looking for an affordable lab with consistently reliable results. Blackstone and Shell have popped up with more blackstone references. Does everyone get the standard analysis only for engine oil? What about for differential and gearbox oils? Any...
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    Rovers North Products - Filters Decent?

    I see RN has Proline and LR brand oil, diesel, and air filters. They sell these as a Proline kit with everything. Is this safe to buy either one? I was thinking to buy a box of 20 LR brand filters and buy the “kit” every 10 months or so. That said, Proline filters are a bit cheaper and happy...
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    1985 3.6L V8 - Ethanol-free only?

    I am looking at a 1985 V8 from ROW (South Africa) and curious if this can only be run ethanol-free and if lead additive will be necessary every fill-up or not.
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