Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1031
Transfer Box Sump Plug Washer
Did a service this afternoon , engine oil, filters etc. Did the front and rear diff oils, all OK. The light was starting to fade but I pressed on with the last job of the day which was the transfer box.
Drained the transfer box and refilled with 1.5 L of LRSTBO. Noticed when I put the drain plug back in it was the same as the fill plug,when I came to fit the fill plug the copper washer dropped off it and it was at this point I remembered that there is a washer for the drain plug!
Blast, now I have to drain the special transfer box oil swap the washer and refill without wasting the expensive LR lubricant. Trying to work out if I can unscrew the drain plug, stop any leak with my thumb while I refit the plug with the washer. Is it necessary to fit a new washer each time,it was new 3 years ago when I last changed the oil?Just 'cause you got the power... that don't mean you got the right.
14th Feb 2020 9:20 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6580
I didn’t fit a new washer 2 1/2 years ago and it’s been fine. I’ll fit a new plug and washer next time as I happen to now have them.
14th Feb 2020 9:31 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1031
That makes me feel better. I’ll check for any leaks later.Just 'cause you got the power... that don't mean you got the right.
15th Feb 2020 8:36 am
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2459
You could always remove the level plug and quickly swap it with the drain plug, you should onky get minimal loses
15th Feb 2020 8:38 am
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1031
I might be able to do that, it filled to spill so easy to top it up if necessary.Just 'cause you got the power... that don't mean you got the right.
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