1. J

    TD5 Gear box oil HELP!

    No LR oval in the list just two RAVE icons?
  2. J

    TD5 Gear box oil HELP!

    we tried that and get the same thing a list of files some just a link to download acrobat reader others just a front cover type photo
  3. J

    TD5 Gear box oil HELP!

    it maybe that my laptop and the works computers run on 64bit not the 32bit as recommended. Also I cant copy it on to my desktop as suggested as soon as I try to open it a small window appears for burning onto CD/DVD rom once burnt a few files appear most take me to the Acrobat reader which I...
  4. J

    TD5 Gear box oil HELP!

    Thanks for the link, but how does it work I burnt it to a DVD but only get single page PDF files
  5. J

    TD5 Gear box oil HELP!

    I'm guessing if it wasint as soon as I put it into gear it would jump forward n stall?
  6. J

    TD5 Gear box oil HELP!

    Ok having real problems here. I cant get the filler plug undone on the gear box T55 torx, I've rounded it off now. But I'm wondering if it is lack of oil in the gear box thats causing the problem. I cant change gear when engine running, but can when switched off. There is a little bit of bite...
  7. J

    TD5 Gear box oil HELP!

    Why I've been told this is the same stuff just different manufacturer?
  8. J

    TD5 Gear box oil HELP!

    could not get the genuine as you suggest but I did get Comma EP80W-90 GL-5
  9. J

    TD5 Gear box oil HELP!

    would TRIPLE QX ATF Dexron III from Eurocar parts do?
  10. J

    TD5 Gear box oil HELP!

    yeah they have carlube mtf94 listed, but out of stock
  11. J

    TD5 Gear box oil HELP!

    Thanks for that I have a 2003 defender list only goes to 2002?
  12. J

    TD5 Gear box oil HELP!

    is Texaco the only oil I can use as local Halfords do not do it. Cant find it on Eurocarparts. Need to get it sorted by end of day tomorrow and cant find anywhere local
  13. J

    TD5 Gear box oil HELP!

    Nope sorry its on a list of stuff that I was intending to buy but never got round to it
  14. J

    TD5 Gear box oil HELP!

    Thank you for your reply, now I know were the Drain plug is not sure about the Filling plug, yup your right Its a TD5 Defender 2003 and I'm a muppet for not servicing it properly but in my defence I've only had it under a year and I've been really busy with other jobs.
  15. J

    TD5 Gear box oil HELP!

    Help needed quick I've a small oil leak around the gearbox and now the gears are near impossible to change. Need to know what is the best oil to fill it back up with and how much do i need, plan to empty the gearbox and put new stuff in, I'm sure the leak is from the sump plug
  16. J

    If you had the money...

    oops sorry did not realise it was just Freelanders that the question was thrown at, I'll go n sit on the naughty step for the rest of the day:p
  17. J

    If you had the money...

    1. freshen up the paint work 2. Have the chequer plate powder coated Black 3. Side steps 4. Get rid of PTO winch replace with electric one 5. New front bumper 6. Replace rear steps 7. Have seats recovered or replaced 8. Awning and/or roof tent or just get a roof rack and a awning
  18. J

    The end of the diesel engine?

    what happened to bio-diesel is that more or less environmentally friendly than diesel in terms of exhaust fumes.
  19. J

    The end of the diesel engine?

    you'll probably live longer than most of us on here. I also think your right in saying that diesel will still be going but will be either banned from cities and some towns or charged a shed load of money to enter. It also looks like plans are afoot to charge diesel users more for road tax, so...
  20. J

    The end of the diesel engine?

    Well Brian47 reckons the ban of diesel engines will never happen in his life time, bet he said something similar about Trump and brexit. Unless we can find a way to make our current landy's more environmentally friendly with out throwing a shed load of money at them then I fear that after 2025...