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Daisy90



Member Since: 01 Feb 2015
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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 SW Alveston Red
300TDI sump replacement
Hi all, I need to replace a friends sump, it's been "welded" ( I use that term very loosely ) but very badly and leaking and all sort of shapes,
I am trying to find a good replacement or he will buy new at over £250 !!!

Anyhow - my question is , can it be changed in situ ? Any tips n tricks ?

I will of course drain the oil the day before to let out as much as possible ,

It's a std 300tdi 90 manual box

Thanks in advance
Post #506592 21st Feb 2016 9:33am
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Harry.O



Member Since: 25 Jul 2014
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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 300 Tdi ST Nato Green
It can be changed in situ but the oil pick-up in the sump makes it tight to remove. Lifting the vehicle on the chassis helps to create a bit more space over the top of the front axle. Use appropriate axle stands etc.

It's a messy job, I have to do mine soon Big Cry Allow plenty of time for the sealant to set, you won't want to have to pull it off again to re-seal it. Whilst you have the sump off it's worth changing the oil pick-up O-ring at the same time.

Try putting a wanted ad up on a few forums, I picked up a good condition sump for £30 last month. There are dented ones on Ebay going for 3x that Mr. Green
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sharkey964



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I picked one up form the auto jumble at Billing for 40 squid,when I stripped the drain plug.
It was a right pig to get the old one off as it had been stuck on with sealant.
So after cleaning it off I put it back with Hylomar.....Big mistake. Surprised
Hylomar isn't up to the job of sealing a sump.It leaked. Mad I have just took it off this morning & re-fitted it with sealant.1 hours work,including a brew.
At least the sump came off easily after using Hylomar.
Access to all the 10mm bolts is easy with a couple of extension bars,so that the ratchet is below the axle.I had no problem withdrawing it backwards once all the bolts were out,though my truck has a 2" lift,it may be a little tighter on a standard truck.

Good luck
Marc
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sharkey964



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Surprised Surprised Surprised
322.00 Pounds
I didn't realise they were that expensive for a new one.
Here you go......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-300-T...SwzgRWuyvT
Marc
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Daisy90



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Thanks guys Thumbs Up

Doesn't sound too much of a drama, I may lay a bit of old carpet on the floor before I start though ,

Just gotta find a good used sump or nite the bullett and buy a new one Shocked

Thanks again
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Top Secret 90



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Re: 300TDI sump replacement
Daisy90 wrote:
Hi all, I need to replace a friends sump, it's been "welded" ( I use that term very loosely ) but very badly and leaking and all sort of shapes,
I am trying to find a good replacement or he will buy new at over £250 !!!

Anyhow - my question is , can it be changed in situ ? Any tips n tricks ?

I will of course drain the oil the day before to let out as much as possible ,

It's a std 300tdi 90 manual box

Thanks in advance


Hello ,im the new guy Ryan , i don't think you have to change the sump , just clean both surfaces properly , with some spray cleaner, or gasoline , apply thin coat of gasket silicone circle to bolt holes (grey silicone )and re install , use lock tight on the bolts . that should work , i had same problem ... Another Day In Paradise with my 90
Member of Trinbago Land Rover Owner Adventure Club..
Post #507706 24th Feb 2016 6:28pm
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womble



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well,welcome to rhe forum and 1 request.............send us some sunshine please and make sure it's hot Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
Post #508641 27th Feb 2016 9:56am
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Top Secret 90



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Thanks ...as for the sunshine , you need to come down .. and visit maracas beach ... Another Day In Paradise with my 90
Member of Trinbago Land Rover Owner Adventure Club..
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