A handy way to refill a r380 gearbox.

123-eddy09 · Jul 15, 2011

I decided to change the oil in the gearbox on my defender. Draining was no problem then i came to deciding how to fill it up. This is what i came up with. Get a 5 litre plastic bottle wih a lid, alos get a 1.5m ish length of 10mm bore or there abouts plastic pipe. Drill a hole in the lid of the container so the pipe will only just go through. The glue the pipe in, for this i used evo stick impact stuff. Then put the required amount of oil into the bottle put the lid on, pplace the other end of the pipe into the filler hole and turn the bottle so the lid is at the bottom. The oil will then flow into the gearbox, it will be slow but it gives you time to change diff oils and the like. Also punch a hole into the top of the bottle so a vacuum isn't formed. Heres a couple of pictures.

landowner · Jul 15, 2011

123-eddy09 said:
I decided to change the oil in the gearbox on my defender. Draining was no problem then i came to deciding how to fill it up. This is what i came up with. Get a 5 litre plastic bottle wih a lid, alos get a 1.5m ish length of 10mm bore or there abouts plastic pipe. Drill a hole in the lid of the container so the pipe will only just go through. The glue the pipe in, for this i used evo stick impact stuff. Then put the required amount of oil into the bottle put the lid on, pplace the other end of the pipe into the filler hole and turn the bottle so the lid is at the bottom. The oil will then flow into the gearbox, it will be slow but it gives you time to change diff oils and the like. Also punch a hole into the top of the bottle so a vacuum isn't formed. Heres a couple of pictures.

Looks like a blood transfusion

123-eddy09 · Jul 15, 2011

I know, it worked a treat though.

waldershelf · Jul 16, 2011

I use one of these Clarke CGG500 500cc Oil Suction Gun - Machine Mart

Shifty1962 · Jul 16, 2011

I use an old garden pressure sprayer. Put oil in, pump it up, pull the trigger. Simples.

wiltshire landyman · Jul 16, 2011

mmmmm nice of you to share that

but its a bit like teaching your mother how to suck eggs

bevhelee · Jul 16, 2011

wiltshire landyman said:
mmmmm nice of you to share that

but its a bit like teaching your mother how to suck eggs

Don't be so mean, bit like care in the community, let them grow.

Least he didn't ask what was biggest tyres he could fit.

wiltshire landyman · Jul 16, 2011

bevhelee said:
Don't be so mean, bit like care in the community, let them grow.

Least he didn't ask what was biggest tyres he could fit.

wait for it...

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123-eddy09 · Jul 16, 2011

Maybe some of you guys know how to do it, but i can't find anything when i searched and it uses stuff that people will have lying around so it makes it cheap. So i thought it was worth sharing. Tell me if its not and i'll not bother posting any other things.

jamesmartin · Jul 16, 2011

123-eddy09 said:
Maybe some of you guys know how to do it, but i can't find anything when i searched and it uses stuff that people will have lying around so it makes it cheap. So i thought it was worth sharing. Tell me if its not and i'll not bother posting any other things.

you post what you want everybody else does ,nothings new ,but is or maybe to someone useful ,even if others dont

gas · Jul 16, 2011

123-eddy09 said:
Maybe some of you guys know how to do it, but i can't find anything when i searched and it uses stuff that people will have lying around so it makes it cheap. So i thought it was worth sharing. Tell me if its not and i'll not bother posting any other things.

dont get stressed out mate you helped me.

i always used to take my gearbox out and put it on my black and decker workmate with a spirit level on top so i was sure it was level.

good idea mate and welcome..

lynall · Jul 17, 2011

landowner said:
Looks like a blood transfusion

First thing i though as well

So long as it worked thats all that matters.
When you get some spare cash look at the oilsafe pumps brilliant.

Lynall

wiltshire landyman · Jul 17, 2011

gas said:
i always used to take my gearbox out and put it on my black and decker workmate with a spirit level on top so i was sure it was level.

.

are you for real? you seriously saying to top up your gearbox oil you take it out and put it on a workbench with a spirit level on top and then top up the oil and refit it afterwards

Griffdowg · Jul 17, 2011

Im pretty certain he is not fur real

Thanks Eddy I usually struggle with 1L containers and get it everywhere. I am however too lazy for cutting and glueing. ow well!

Oilsafe pumps are nice, but the whole set up is expensive. Not got to the point in my life yet where these seem a viable option.

G

bustersbus · Jul 17, 2011

Ah used tae use something much the same...

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f41/handy-wee-tip-63809.html

Now Ah use the garden sprayer method

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