Changing rear diff oil?

[Fireyred]

Hi there,

My Dad wants to change his rear diff oil, he can see the plug on the side to put the new in but is unsure where the plug if  there is on that you use to drain out the old?

So his question is how do you get the old out and out the new in?

He mentioned a plate or something.

Its an s reg 98 5 door freelander 1.8 petrol.

Any help be great fully received, as I am a 90/ defender girl and know nothing about freelanders. I will pass the info to him.

Thanks in advance.

[G30RGE]

Don't go looking for drain plug!!! there isn't one  :roll:

You have to remove plate/cover

A few people I know have added one while it was off

[fatboy]

just want to make a point your 90 is a 90 not a defender they didnt start till 1989 with 200 engine

[Blippie]

You can syphon out a lot of teh old contents with a pipe/syringe especially if you have warmed it up with a drive first.

I know some people have removed the plate and welded in a nut to create a drain hole.

Cheers

Blippie

[npr]

Hi
I used 100ml syringe and piece of plastic tube 1 suck and if shifends out and then refill with syringe takes 30 mins but does the job.

[G30RGE]

just want to make a point your 90 is a 90 not a defender they didnt start till 1989 with 200 engine

Nice point............... nearly!

it is a Defender with a 200tdi engine  :)

It has had a 200tdi conversion from a Disco because I need an auto box

[Les Henson]

If you remove the plate, then you'll have to re-seal it. No gasket there I'm afraid - stupid idea having no drain plug.


Les.

[spy]

just want to make a point your 90 is a 90 not a defender they didnt start till 1989 with 200 engine

 :roll:  I bet you count rivvets as well dont ya..   :lol: :D :D