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LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3638 |
put some grease on the tap and only go a few turns at a time before removing it and cleaning the swarf of, repeat until done. DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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8th Apr 2022 8:02pm |
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big110 Member Since: 02 Nov 2016 Location: Sweeden Posts: 342 |
brilliant. appreciate that advice mate! new territory for me learn something new every day.
assume with the grease I wont need any cutting oil! |
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8th Apr 2022 8:04pm |
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geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410 |
As above the grease trick works a treat. Nice thick grease no cutting oil required
If you are at all concerned tap the hole, clean the hole with brake cleaner, let it all settle, drain the axle oil and refill. Belts and braces but it will limit the swarf even further. |
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9th Apr 2022 9:05am |
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Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2071 |
Sound advice
Just out of curiosity - what sort of thickness is the axle casting? |
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9th Apr 2022 9:27am |
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big110 Member Since: 02 Nov 2016 Location: Sweeden Posts: 342 |
Ahh. And with the Gwyn Lewis mag drain plug I should be safe! |
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9th Apr 2022 2:59pm |
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geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410 |
Perfectly safe, yes
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9th Apr 2022 3:03pm |
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big110 Member Since: 02 Nov 2016 Location: Sweeden Posts: 342 |
Thanks so much
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9th Apr 2022 3:07pm |
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