Hi all, Can anyone tell me what the correct quantity of 5W 30 oil is needed for a TD5 90 Engine?? I am going to attempt an oil change next week and have the filters etc but just need the oil. Many thanks Fraze

Where can I get "Mucoff" and how do you use it??

Thanks chaps. Anyone else got any advice??

Hello all, What's the best way to clean all the mud and c**p away from under the bonnet?? Is it okay to get the jet wash going under there, or is it too brutal on the electrics, pipework etc?? Is there another way?? Cheers Fraze

How about "Bearmach" or "Perkins"??

Are genuine LR parts the way to go??

I take it Britpart aren't brilliant then? How about Bearmach??

Hi all, I'm looking at buying a service kit for my 02 TD5 90 and wondered if anyone has got any advice on which make and where to buy?? Are "Britpart" service kits okay and as good or better than LR genuine parts, or is there another/better make. Many thanks again troops. Really helpful...

Hello all, I'm thinking of doing an oil change on my 2002 TD5 90. I have the space, time and tools and was wondering if It's a relatively easy job or is it fiddly and best left to the pro's? Any advice and/or piccies would be really appreciated. Many thanks Fraze

I'm thinking of using a fully synthetic 5W/40 grade oil in my TD5 02 Defender and wondered if anyone thinks this will be the wrong or right thing to do?? Apparently a part synthetic 5W/30 is reccomended by Landrover. Is this right and is it better to use a full synthetic??? Thanks in advance...

Evening troops, Can anyone tell me what is the best type/grade of engine oil to put in my Defender TD5?? I've referred to the manual and it says 5W/30, 5W/40, 5W 50??? Also what's best, part synthetic or full synthetic?? Many thanks again for any help. Fraze

Thanks. Anyone else had any experience of this size?? Fraze

Can anyone tell me if it is possible to fit 285/75/16 BFG Mud Terrain tyres onto my 2002 90 without them rubbing the inner arches on full lock?? Or are 265/75/16 tyres the largest without modifying/lifting?? It's a standard Defender 90 and hasn't been modified/lifted. Many thanks gang! Fraze

Thanks again. Aiming to have a look at the weekend. Fraze

Cheers fellas. I'm looking at taking your advice and buying a complete kit to replace the lot, while the things up and seperated. Is there anything else that anyone can think of as well as; Clutch plate, clutch cover, thrust bearing, spigot bearing and replacement oil/washer for the plug...

Can anyone tell me which is the best make of TD5 4 piece clutch kits? Original/Valeo/Britpart etc??? Also, where's best to buy one? Thanks Fraze

Cheers. I'm going to change the oil in the transfer box first. I've heard that Castrol SMX-S is the best one to get?? Anyone agree or got a better idea?? Thanks again Fraze

Hi all, I'm new to the site. I bought a 2002 TD5 90 last year and up to now It's been tip top with no worries. Just recently though, It's developed a quite loud whining noise coming from underneath the gearbox (??) when I try to engage first or reverse gears when it's cold and now it seems to...