Thread: td5 Centrifugal Oil Return Pipe - changing gasket

2x8mm bolts. Access is terrible

Only way I could manage to do it leak free was taking off the filter housing with the drain pipe and doing it on the bench which requires changing the o ring between the housing and block. I also removed the turbo for access however not sure if necessary.

No need to drop oil.

I dont think you can do it on your back.

I changed mine twice if I recall....once the metal gasket wasn't even there.....but lean in , use a footstool or small steps , take a breath and just do it. You may like to do a dry run , just getting the feel of it first.

td5's have a number of patience testing "minor" maintenance items....good luck

I removed the whole thing and tossed it.

It's there to take finer particles out that discolour the oil so the oil change intervals could be extended to 20,000 km

The standard full flow filter is plenty adequate to remove anything big enough to harm bearings, just as in every other vehicle that doesn't have a centrifuge.

I’ve just done the oring…….engine was a newer fresh one so fitting was easy……..
3 bolts ,remove ducting and main oil filter and it’s easy
[also the 2 bolts on the sump end of the convoluted pipe]from there you can pull the oil cooler if it needs attentionRegards mark