As already said that engine and transmission LOVES oil changes regardless of milage. I do mine yearly as i don't do many miles. When I was using it daily I changed all oils and filters twice yearly. It's a cheap way to keep it running

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The key is to fit ones with grease nipples and grease them regularly.

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These guys.... https://bushlore.com

As the old proverb says. It's not the lion you need to outrun...

I'll post a trip summary and photos when we're back. Assuming we don't get eaten buy lions

We're off to Botswana mid may for 3 weeks. Hiring a Toyota Landcruiser with the full overloading set up. We're picking it up in Kasane and then on our own for 8 days travelling through Chobe and Okavango/moremi. Would love to hear anyones experiences (good or bad), advice on routes to take, tips...

If you want cheap just make your own - I had a home made one similar to above but a considerably poorer effort for years. Recently paid out for a front runner one, which is expensive but looks great, works great and has some nice features.

We do this a fair bit - generally either speak to them on the phone and explain what it is or just book a camper van space. A ground tent also works to reserve you're spot

A 52mm box socket - they’re **** A cheap bearing puller - they’re **** buy cheap buy twice innit

Thanks guys. Pub it was.

Thanks mate. It was the britpart kit. If you good 100amp upgrade alternator defender you’ll fine it

Just doing a 100amp alternator upgrade on my 200tdi defender. I’ve upgraded the cable from alternator to starter motor with an appropriate one. is there anything else that needs upgrading wiring wise?

Got a non functioning fuel gauge. Is that an MOT failure? MOT is on Monday so deciding weather I spend tomorrow fixing it or just go to the pub.

I thought as much. Thanks.

If the turbo is new I would start with the head. I'd expect fairly obvious blue smoke if it's burning that much oil. You sure its not a leak somewhere?

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Going to upgrade from the standard 45amp to 100 amp alternator as I need to change the alternator anyhow and give me options for the future plus i have a split charge system with a fair few auxiliaries. Does a 100amp alternator charge the batteries better - obviously the charging voltage will...

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