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#11
Sri Lanka Off-Road Trails / Re: Best Off-Road Trail near N...
Last post by Sinith001 - Jul 12, 2025, 09:00 PMTry Meepilimana to Dayagama route. We did that in May—steep climbs and loose gravel. But don't go after heavy rain. We had to winch out the DMAX, only the Defenders made it.
#12
Local Parts & Workshop Reviews / Re: Alternator Failed Mid-Trip...
Last post by M10_defender - Jul 12, 2025, 08:59 PMCall Kasun Auto Electrical near the Dambulla bus stand. He replaced my alternator in under 2 hours. Had a used Lucas unit in stock. Cost me Rs. 12,000 with fitment.
#13
Sri Lanka Off-Road Trails / Re: Best Off-Road Trail near N...
Last post by M10_defender - Jul 12, 2025, 08:56 PMGo to Mandaram Nuwara via Padiyapelella, bro. Trail gets rough after the tea estate, water crossings and mud holes guaranteed. Perfect for 4x4 with good tyres. Just inform the local GS before entering.
#14
Defenders for Sale (Sri Lanka) / Importing a Defender – Which C...
Last post by M10_defender - Jul 12, 2025, 08:55 PMHas anyone imported a Defender recently? I'm eyeing a UK unit. Who's a good clearing agent who won't rob us?
#15
Tuning, ECU & Diagnostic Tools / What’s the Best OBD2 Tool for ...
Last post by Sinith001 - Jul 12, 2025, 08:53 PMLooking to diagnose faults on my 2013 Puma Defender. Which OBD2 scanner works best with our local models?
#16
Local Parts & Workshop Reviews / Alternator Failed Mid-Trip – W...
Last post by Rohan - Jul 12, 2025, 08:52 PMMy alternator konked out near Dambulla on a trip. Anyone know a reliable auto electrician who can handle Defender stuff?
#17
Sri Lanka Off-Road Trails / Best Off-Road Trail near Nuwar...
Last post by Shalitha_DK - Jul 12, 2025, 08:49 PMPlanning a boys' trip in our Defenders any nice trail routes around Nuwara Eliya for off-road with some scenic views?
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Engine Swaps & Performance Upgrades / Re: Best Garage for Engine Swa...
Last post by Rohan - Jul 11, 2025, 10:33 PMI went to Upul in Kelaniya. Bit pricey, but top-notch work. He even did a dry compression test before fitting the engine. Avoid weekend jobs those are rushes.
#19
Electrical, Lighting & Electronics / Re: Police Trouble for LED Hea...
Last post by Rohan - Jul 11, 2025, 10:30 PMAvoid those cheap China ones from Panchikawatte beam all over the place. Traffic cops in Colombo Fort area caught my cousin for that. Go for OSRAM or J.W. Speaker if you can stretch your budget.
#20
Mechanical Issues & Fixes / Re: Gearbox Slipping When Shif...
Last post by RoverRoshan - Jul 11, 2025, 10:27 PMTry changing your oil first. Use Castrol MTF 94, I buy from Auto Miraj Pepiliyana. Sometimes dirty oil causes hard shifting. But if it's still jumping out of gear, better rebuild it before you end up stranded on a trail.