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DefenderSTW

Member Since: 27 Nov 2023
Location: South Wales
Posts: 9

Oil change - plug help

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Afternoon guys

I’m looking to do my first oil change on the defender td5 but stopped at the first hurdle. Everywhere I look the specifications for the sump plug are 16.5mm but where I think mine is it’s a lot bigger at 18.5mm.

Is this the right plug and I’m guessing the replacement 16.5mm plug wil not be a suitable replacement. Bit strange. Seen a few videos online but they all look different.

Pics attached if someone would comment?thanks!

25th Jan 2024 1:44pm

htb2

Member Since: 02 Nov 2018
Location: Carmarthenshire
Posts: 529

Mine takes a 17mm socket, they are easily stripped. So it may have been stripped before and replaced by retapping a size up and an oversize plug.

25th Jan 2024 2:45pm

DefenderSTW

Member Since: 27 Nov 2023
Location: South Wales
Posts: 9

Gotcha, thanks. Thought that maybe the case. Some videos I have seen show the sump plug on the side rather then on the bottom which is where I was a bit confused. - I may just take it to my nearest garage and let them deal with it, especially as I don't have any ramps ect, its a bit of a faff.

25th Jan 2024 3:27pm

htb2

Member Since: 02 Nov 2018
Location: Carmarthenshire
Posts: 529

Where in S. Wales as I am moving near Llandovery?

25th Jan 2024 3:32pm

DefenderSTW

Member Since: 27 Nov 2023
Location: South Wales
Posts: 9

PM'd you. I am local to Llandovery!

25th Jan 2024 4:26pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

Your sump plug looks original to me. Get the engine nice a warm before trying to undo it, much easier to get it moving.

When you get the sump plug out you might want to think about a magnetic version as a replacement https://www.lrparts.net/lrc1512-super-magn...00040.html

25th Jan 2024 4:34pm

DefenderSTW

Member Since: 27 Nov 2023
Location: South Wales
Posts: 9

Nice plug thanks! I will certainly invest as that looks like a lovely peice of kit.

I am cautious because of the difference in size to everywhere else I read. The sump plug replacement is Britpart TRL100040

https://www.lrdirect.com/trl100040-sump-plug-td5

I don't have .5mm sockets so my 17mm fits over the replacement plug I have, but in comparison I have to select a 19mm to fit around the plug already in the car.

Once I solve the plug issue, yes - good tip! I'll go around the block and give it 30 mins to cool down thanks!

25th Jan 2024 4:45pm

Leamreject

Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 970

And don’t forget to replace the crush washer

Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT

25th Jan 2024 4:47pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

You don't need a washer, just use a 3 foot breaker bar and really torque it up tight

[Joking obviously]

25th Jan 2024 4:48pm

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2098

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

And when you’ve got it removed - https://www.difflock.com/drain-plug-m14-x-1-5-t11-5

25th Jan 2024 8:42pm

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