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defender90chap

Member Since: 18 Jan 2021
Location: South Essex
Posts: 1

1999 defender 90 TD5 Sump plug botch

Hi all, first post here and looking for help please - I recently bought the above and the previous owner said something like "All the early TD5's had an issue with the sump plug so I took the precaution of redrilling the plug with a smaller bolt"
Took the truck to a LR indie and he wrote this: "Found sump drain plug damaged, drilled through and smaller bolt fitted through drain plug, found this to be leaking oil. Requires new sump and renew engine oil. estimated costs to renew £939.76 inc VAT.
It's worth saying the leak is minor.
On various Fb groups I had a number of varying comments mainly around buying a new plug. It seems a new sump pan and gasket is about £500. On ebay there is a chap selling a used TD5 sump pan from a discovery 2 for 50 quid. A local mechanic could fit it for a 100 quid. I believe you need a gasket and sealant and to generally know what you're doing.
Questions:
any thoughts on a second hand pan? does the pan for a discovery TD5 fit a Defender TD5 - are the engines identical? can I get the gasket? Or am I just kidding myself and I should get it done properly by the indie for ~ £1000?

18th May 2021 9:56am

htb2

Member Since: 02 Nov 2018
Location: aberdeenshire
Posts: 510

Discovery and and defender sumps are the same, just need gasket for sump to block and gasket for turbo drain. Its a messy but ok job. Jack up front of car to let axle drop and give you more clearance to work.

18th May 2021 10:20am

cee-b

Member Since: 25 Jan 2018
Location: South West
Posts: 114

All Td5 sumps are the same.

As to availability of gaskets, a quick Google search will show that they are readily available from a multitude of sources.

18th May 2021 10:24am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16927

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Are you sure you need a new sump, rather than just a new sump plug?

18th May 2021 12:56pm

htb2

Member Since: 02 Nov 2018
Location: aberdeenshire
Posts: 510

Or tap out to next sump plug size up if there is enough room. Re tapping kits available on ebay and other outlets. Done this a couple of times with a range of cars.

18th May 2021 1:36pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5427

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

I would try to drill and rethread and then fit a Femco drain plug, so you don’t keep working the thread.

19th May 2021 7:48am

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