Oil change...wtf!!!

nickp3003 · Jul 12, 2014

With the sump plug isn't there a bigger risk of stripping the threads on the TD5? Rather than other engines..

yellow90 · Jul 12, 2014

cambridgecockney said:
Hold on isnt your avatar a bit suspect.surely should be a bottle of the black stuff.

its there due to recent events in my life , see thread " explosions and injuries " in AG if you haven't already

what black stuff?

oh and OP I wouldent dare use an impact gun on it , just use a big bar and a decent socket ! providing that dosent round

robhew86 · Jul 12, 2014

nickp3003 said:
With the
sump plug isn't there a bigger risk of stripping the threads on the TD5? Rather than other engines..

Yep, ally sump...

Thor1950 · Jul 12, 2014

cambridgecockney said:
Funny you should say that.did the engine oil today and near rounded off sump plug.i did it last time and i didnt do it that tight.used 2ft breaker bar and tapped on the socket.

6 point or 12 point socket? 6 point won't round things 12 point will

Toprulesman · Jul 12, 2014

sierrafery said:
try with a strong mole grips

I changed my oil the day before yesterday. The sump plug on mine is reset and I could only just get the socket onto the plug. There is no way I would be able to get a pair of mole grips onto it. I know that the thread had been stripped a few years back and Rockingham Landrovers replaced the sump so maybe mine is a little different to the standard.

Sean69 · Jul 12, 2014

Well unless I can get the car on ramps to get the leverage I need, I'm gonna have to shell out.

yellow90 · Jul 12, 2014

Toprulesman said:
I changed my oil the day before yesterday. The sump plug on mine is reset and I could only just get the socket onto the plug. There is no way I would be able to get a pair of mole grips onto it. I know that the thread had been stripped a few years back and Rockingham Landrovers replaced the sump so maybe mine is a little different to the standard.

nah a recessed sump plug is standard on TD5

cambridgecockney · Jul 13, 2014

yellow90 said:
its there due to recent events in my life , see thread " explosions and injuries " in AG if you haven't already

what black stuff?
Guinnes.
OMG.thats bad.
Reminds me of a young lad in ireland.we were sat on a bench outside the church when this lad of about 12 came running past.in his arms he was holding four or five bottles of pop.it was in the days when it came in glass bottles (1968).they just exploded after he had gone past.jeeesus the blood the mayhem. i was only a 7 year old and can still see every detail.

Sheffield · Jul 13, 2014

If it is a steel plug in an aluminum sump that perhaps explains the problem. Has any one tried PTFE tape round the plug when refitting it to prevent the two metals touching?

thebiglad · Jul 13, 2014

Sheffield said:
If it is a steel plug in an aluminum sump that perhaps explains the problem. Has any one tried PTFE tape round the plug when refitting it to prevent the two metals touching?

Yes I do that every time with all sump plugs. It ensures a good leak-free closure and a straightforward opening next time.

cambridgecockney · Jul 13, 2014

thebiglad said:
Yes I do that every time with all sump plugs. It ensures a good leak-free closure and a straightforward opening next time.

Bugger was gonna do that yesterday before refitting and forgot.oh well 6k and i will try and remember.

yellow90 · Jul 13, 2014

cambridgecockney said:
yellow90 said:

its there due to recent events in my life , see thread " explosions and injuries " in AG if you haven't already

what black stuff?
Guinnes.
OMG.thats bad.
Reminds me of a young lad in ireland.we were sat on a bench outside the church when this lad of about 12 came running past.in his arms he was holding four or five bottles of pop.it was in the days when it came in glass bottles (1968).they just exploded after he had gone past.jeeesus the blood the mayhem. i was only a 7 year old and can still see every detail.

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yup similar with me here , I just added heat to the equation !
goes off literally like a small bomb , ah well all is saved ! I now have a VERY personal avatar suggested by another member

cambridgecockney · Jul 13, 2014

yellow90 said:
cambridgecockney said:

yup similar with me here , I just added heat to the equation !
goes off literally like a small bomb , ah well all is saved ! I now have a VERY personal avatar suggested by another member

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Glass in any shape always makes me nervous as can do so much damage.
And now a confession,my discovery is actually oslo blue.my son changed the colour and the land rover badge to bend over.though we are genuinely considering a respray that colour.

yellow90 · Jul 13, 2014

cambridgecockney said:
yellow90 said:

Glass in any shape always makes me nervous as can do so much damage.
And now a confession,my discovery is actually oslo blue.my son changed the colour and the land rover badge to bend over.though we are genuinely considering a respray that colour.[/quote

how do you mean? has it been done on computer ?

my defender by coincidene is also oslo blue

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cambridgecockney · Jul 13, 2014

yellow90 said:
cambridgecockney said:

yellow90 said:

Glass in any shape always makes me nervous as can do so much damage.
And now a confession,my discovery is actually oslo blue.my son changed the colour and the land rover badge to bend over.though we are genuinely considering a respray that colour.[/quote

how do you mean? has it been done on computer ?

my defender by coincidene is also oslo blue

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Yes he used paint shop or summit. has your defender got bright red springs and towbar.i did have bright red axles but swmbo made me paint em black.

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yellow90 · Jul 13, 2014

cambridgecockney said:
yellow90 said:

cambridgecockney said:

Yes he used paint shop or summit. has your defender got bright red springs and towbar.i did have bright red axles but swmbo made me paint em black.

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has got a towbar but no bright red springs lol !

I do need to brighten her up a bit so different coloured axles might be an idea

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cambridgecockney · Jul 13, 2014

fluorescent green was a favourite but she sussed me out.she doesnt even like my twin rear s/s back boxes with twin tail pipes on each.she keeps asking have you lifted this!no just new springs dear.

Disco DJ · Jul 13, 2014

d2tom said:
I fit a new plug every time I change the oil and never had any problems

Mines been changed 13 times, same plug, no problems!!

Sean69 · Jul 15, 2014

So, phoned Guy Salmon, they quoted £750!!!! Claimed it needs a 12 yr service. It had a major service by the prior owner in May last year so not with it. The oil cost along was more than the parts and oil I bought!!!! So bugger that, phoned Kwik fit- £99 bucks. Thanks for nothing!!'

yellow90 · Jul 15, 2014

Sean69 said:
So, phoned Guy Salmon, they quoted £750!!!! Claimed it needs a 12 yr service. It had a major service by the prior owner in May last year so not with it. The oil cost along was more than the parts and oil I bought!!!! So bugger that, phoned Kwik fit- £99 bucks. Thanks for nothing!!'

don't use quick **** .......

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