OVLR Challenge Crossword No. 98-2, April, 1998

Puzzles from the 1998 Atlantic British Parts successful Challenge Crossword competition. Do them for fun!

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solution

Across 1. Breakable drivetrain components (4,6) 5. Engine type, e.g. Desperate Dale's "Hogarth" (6) 10. Slang for vehicle with all the options (6) 11. OVLR's annual "big event" month (4) 12. Circular rubber sealer (1,4) 14. Manufacturer of oil and air filters (4) 15. Disco & R. Rover supplemental passenger restraints (3,4) 16. "Nearside" to a sailor (4) 19. Five of these since the beast's birth (7) 21. The "Prince of Darkness" dude (5) 25. Wheelbase of Mr. Finlayson's beast (6) 26. Abbr., engine without pushrods (1,1,1) 27. Material found on a Shorland (6) 30. Auxilliary starter (5) 31. Spring mount item (7) 35. Tire valve ____ (4) 36. Off-road communication gizmo (1,1,5) 37. Slowest engine speed (4) 41. Ingredient in antifreeze (5) 42. Alternative to drum brake (4) 43. Camel Trophy venue in 1996 (6) 44. Brit-speak for antenna (6) 45. Battery or radiator tester (10)

Down 1. Popular off-road lifter (2,4) 2. Peruvian ruminant, L-R prototype F.C. code name (5) 3. Abbr., the "S" in N.A.S. (4) 4. These may conflict with wheel spokes (6) 6. Material cast into engine blocks (4) 7. Install a ___-__ oil filter converter (4,2) 8. Protective wire basket front or rear (5,5) 9. Home of the Minerva (7) 13. OVLR's slippery autumn outing (5) 17. Fashionable swivel ball attire (7) 18. Mr. Wilks' given name (7) 20. Seen on kitchen trailer grille some mornings (4) 22. This was introduced in 1961 (6,3,1) 23. Abbr., feature of Land Rovers sent to N. America (1,1,1) 24. Found in ignition system and some suspensions (4) 28. Word to describe Freelander's construction (3,4) 29. Found under front cover, timing ____ (5) 32. Electrical glitch diagnostic aid, multi-_____ (6) 33. One of the winch manufacturers (6) 34. Unexpected directional diversion (6) 38. Cop fuel (5) 39. Abbr., U.S.A. Land Rover headquarters (1,1,1,1) 40. Seen atop a brewski (4)

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