Am i missing a drain plug?

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SteveRat

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Morning wise ones.

I've recently got my fist landy. Its a Defender 90 300TDi on an M plate. Its got the R380 gearbox (reverse down to the right). I was just having a detailed shifty underneath and spotted what looks like a missing drain plug:confused:. Can you guys help?

Cheers
Steve
 

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It is suposed to be open, it's for a wading plug you only fit one if you are going wading - there is one at the front of the engine too.

They are open to let any oil out so it does not contaminate the clutch/timing belt.
 

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Gearbox or engine out to take off the clutch plate to swap the seal over. Might as well change the clutch whilst you are in there.

G
 
jamesmartin said:
rear main oil seal ,they often leak a little ,a drop on the floor is ok ,but puddle needs attention
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James honestly this past fortnight has is becoming increasingly alarming.

It's not what I would call gushing out rather a small weeping with an occasional drip which is marginally marking the floor, a little bigger than a 50pence piece.

Should I be experiencing any driving issues.? It appears to drive correct, the clutch is as it should be and the engine is strong with no smoke>
 
Landyfox said:
James honestly this past fortnight has is becoming increasingly alarming.

It's not what I would call gushing out rather a small weeping with an occasional drip which is marginally marking the floor, a little bigger than a 50pence piece.

Should I be experiencing any driving issues.? It appears to drive correct, the clutch is as it should be and the engine is strong with no smoke>
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if your not noticing it on the dip stick or loss in clucth reservoir dont wory about it most leak some
 
I was more concerned as the bell housing looked like it had been well coated and I mean covered. I will endeavour to up a photo tomorrow.

Worst case scenario, I'm not too sure that I have the confidence to tackle this!!!!!

Is there anyone local (Newcastle) who would care to give me a hand with this for beer and more beer tokens as well as complementary pie and chips Alternatively I am happy to travel :)
 
Bell housing can be covered from lots of places. Vacuum pump for a start. Than there's the rocker gasket. Oil filter housing I'm sure there are more.

Best thing to do it pressure wash and keep a close eye on it to trace.

I did my crank shaft seal last year along with a gearbox rebuild(thanks James) new clutch and transfer box. Not a 5 min job and a engine crane is not essential by some but I would not attempt again with out one. I.e I removed with out and promptly invested in one to put back together!!!

What fun we have :D
 
So am I correct in thinking that I should continue using her until I reach the point where I am forced to top the oil up after every 3-5 days, or once my clutch goes and get them both done at the same time.?! I guess this is going to be around £450-£550.

Much rather attempt this myself, I think I need to grow some balls!!!
 
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