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I have thought about this and I think I will wire the roof lights up to a separate switch, the feed of which taken from from the sidelights and just use them during the day. When the headlights are switched on I can then switch the DRLs off at will as they are quite bright at night and I think...

Yes I do remember seeing cars that dimmed the headlights like that but I didn't realise they worked from oil pressure. These regulations on lights are all so flipping confusing. I remember having issues with one MOT station where it was failed because the front indicators were slightly...

Oh dear. Thanks for that I didn't realise. I might just have to disconnect them for the time being and sort that out later as my MOT comes up shortly. Thanks again. Edit: Just thought - they will actually be used in conjunction with the sidelights as an extra set to boost the illumination...

Thanks for that very in depth response. Terrific!

Great. Thanks for that. Will send a pic. My existing lights were replaced with LEDs some time ago.

I just bought four LED running lights for my 300tdi defender which are rated at 5w each (20w). I want them to come on with the sidelights. Anyone know the best take off point - direct from the main fuse box or connect to the sidelight wire from switch and fit an in-line fuse? Also what size...

Thanks for all the replies.

Just changed the oil in my transfer box in my 300tdi 1997 Defender 90. I bought Millers EP 75w/80 GL5 mineral (API 4/5). I bought the oil years ago and only just had the time to change it along with all the other oils. Looking at the manual it states 75w/90. I realise it's a bit thinner but...

Thanks for that. There are so many differing views on this subject so sorting through the general consensus and I decided on Westway MTF94 GL-4 so I'll stick with that for the time being. I am sure someone will have an opinion on that make too, but some say with expensive oils you are just...

Great. Thanks for that.

Thanks for your response, but was it red and thin? Just had a quick check on the oil I ordered and it is GL4 thank goodness. Well spotted.

I am about to change the oil in my R380 gearbox on my 1998 Defender. I hate to admit this but I have never changed it (or the transfer box) since I bought it. It then had 36k on the clock and now it has 95k. I did the axles quite a few years ago, but never got around to the drive chain. Engine...

I hope someone can help me with this. I have a Winchmax 13500lb winch and was using it to pull out a tree stump which I have done a few times before without a problem. However this time I think the load was too much for it. I was pulsing it so as to not burn out the motor but it suddenly...

Cheers for that John I'll send them a message. I am rather cautious, but still have had dealings with some dodgey workshops in the past in Dorset where I used to hail from. One was damned awful! It's just that I don't have the time these days to do the work myself, so if something comes up...

I have just moved to the Leatherhead area in Surrey and was wondering if anyone can recommend a good garage or mechanic in or around the locality who specialises in Defenders.

Hi Yes I do fill it to the top whenever I fill up but this has only just recently started happening. It's now half a tank and it still leaks.

Thank you both for your help

I have a 1998 Defender 300tdi 90. I just noticed that the fuel tank is dripping diesel slightly at the front end. I have inspected the top and it's all dry but the leak seems to be coming from the flange joint where the two halves are welded together. Has anyone had experience at replacing...

You were right! I put my hand over the top of the box and there's a hole!! Why didn't I think of that? Many thanks I'll get a new one now.