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| adiep Member Since: 18 Nov 2012 Location: Gibraltar Posts: 204   
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Hi Guys, 2 weeks into owning my first defender i notice oil on the garage floor, turns out there is oil leaking from between gearbox and transfer box, apparently its coming from nearer the top than the bottom, and is due to worn seals.
Firstly, how can i check the oil level for this oil in case its low from leaking. Secondly, any idea how many man hours to fix at a garage, also the cost of parts. Thirdly, should I panic?  
Im expecting its not a small job to take those bits apart  |
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22nd Dec 2012 6:26pm |
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| adiep Member Since: 18 Nov 2012 Location: Gibraltar Posts: 204
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bump... no one have any ideas? |
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28th Dec 2012 11:52pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5731 
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First thing to do is clean the area so you can get a better idea of how bad the leak is an get a more accurate idea where it is coming from.
Then check the oil level in the two boxes, level and filler plug is on rear of transfer box by handbrake drum, half way up, and is removed with 1/2" ratchet and extension. Don't know what your gearbox is as you don't say what engine you have but for a R380, Td5 engine, the filler/oil level plug is on the side of the box and is a bit of a pig to get to, and requires a T55 torx bit. Whilst you have the filler plugs out check the breathers for the boxes are clear. These are normally found at the Center of the bulkhead, under the bonnet. Blow down the pipe to check it is clear. There will be three pipes, transfer, gearbox, and front diff. If these are blocked they will cause oil leaks due to pressure build up when warm, if cleared may stop oil leaks, it did on mine. Good luck Andy |
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29th Dec 2012 8:20am |
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