Servicing and roof not fully extending

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Hi all

Some questions for you so hope you can help. I have a 1997 2WD Automatic 2.5 Diesel Bongo.

I am heading away on 4000km road trip in June so want to get full service done. I had full service done last September where I replaced thermostat, glow plugs and got the coolant system fully bled and fixed a leak in it (my mechanic did all this not me). Bongo is running great since then but want to get full service done before the trip. I also got a brand new engine battery and replaced the rear part of exhaust recently.

1. I am ordering the three filters, wiper blades online. Is there anything else I should order?
2. I want to get engine oil to change the oil. Can I order it on the Bongo shop here or where can I get it and what kind do you recommend?
3. Mechanic says I need to get a 1 litre canister/aerosol of Freon aircon gas r124". Where can I get this?

Is there an online shop (this site maybe) where I can buy everything I need in one place as I will be getting it delivered to Ireland so one postage fee is best.

ROOF NOT EXTENDING FULLY:
Only issue I seem to have now is that the roof is not extending fully or quickly. It seems "sluggish" and only extends to about 90%, if I turn engine off and on and then press button again a few times, eventually it goes up fully.

Is this down to the leisure battery or what could it be? Does this need to be oiled regularly?

Thanks

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The AFT shouldn't be connected to the L/B, it really needs the engine/alternator running to get the best oomph out of it! You might make sure that the connectors on the control box are clean (behind plastic trim rear offside). Also oiling / greasing the motors would be a good idea along with the struts and rollers that actually do the lifting.

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Thanks for that, will give it this a try.

Any word on the servicing?