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tpy



Member Since: 27 Jan 2014
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R380 drain plug on a Defender TD5
Hello,

I want to renew my gearbox oil (R380 on a Defender TD5 2005) but it looks like the drain plug is not the original one. I was expecting something with a large hexagonal head (male) but found instead a drain plug with a female square of unidentified size. It's too large to be 8mn and too small to be 10mm. Can it be 9mm? The automotive tool shop where I could buy a Torx T55 for the filler plug had nothing like a square 9mm key for sale. Any idea?
Also, does anyone know the ref number for an original drain plug for the R380 gearbox?
Thanks!
Post #385399 6th Jan 2015 9:59am
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mk1collector



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Just use a half inch ratchet with extension. No socket needed Thumbs Up
Post #385424 6th Jan 2015 12:16pm
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tpy



Member Since: 27 Jan 2014
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Thanks mk1collector.

I found out via a post on Landrovernet.com from the owner of a 2006 Kalahari 300tdi that my drain plug could be a 3/8inch square. That would match my impression of an almost 10mm square. So, no socket indeed, I just need to find a 3/8 ratchet!
Post #385428 6th Jan 2015 12:26pm
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mk1collector



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Sorry, yes 3/8 not 1/2 inch Embarassed
Post #385430 6th Jan 2015 12:34pm
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kevinf



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you may find its a 8mm square as used on Renault sump plugs looks like a 3/8 drive square until you try and get a ratchet to fit it!!!!
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Freypal



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They're 3/8" drive plugs.
Post #387808 12th Jan 2015 8:27pm
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