Fumoto Oil Drain Valve

[Normthe1]

G'day all,

I came across this link on another forum Fumoto Oil Drain Valve - Something good for a change (http://www.fumoto.com.au/info.htm)

It looks like a handy little item but I'm wondering if it will fit into the TDV6, having not gotten under yet to have a look.

With the addition of the circlip, I think it has a bit of merit but I would be interested in more experienced peoples opinions.

What do you think?


Norm

[subasurf]

I've had one on my Subaru for a few years now. It's never leaked once and always opens fine....even after smashing the crap out of it on rocks when offroad. It's all bent now and dented, but still works.

If it can handle what I did to it, without leaking or breaking, then I reckon it's a bloody good thing.

[Nomad9]

Hi Norm,
Me again, thanks for this one, looks to be the go. I'm doing a bit of a trip over East at the end of the year, this will make the "on the run" oil change a lot easier and if I get the valve with the nipple on it this will also make directing the oil into a container a lot easier. Just need to know the thread size now and I'll be sweet, I've got a spare sump plug at home I'll check this tonight unless omeone else comes back in the mean time.

[steveG]

Funny coincidence. I'd never heard of them before , but I was speaking to a guy on the weekend that has run one for years in his Isuzu 110. Swears by it and never had any problems.

Steve

[Normthe1]

Going off their guide, it should be 14mm but it doesn't state which model Disco they are talking about.

Standard is $41 and the nippled variety is $46.

As I said, I haven't been under the car yet, is there space to fit one (with or without the nipple) and is it protected enough because despite their promise, I can just see a stone or something knocking the lever up and over and the first you would know about it would be some unpleasant noises from under the bonnet.

[eddomak]

... I can just see a stone or something knocking the lever up and over and the first you would know about it would be some unpleasant noises from under the bonnet.

I had a look at base of the page and they have a suggestion for how to prevent this. Cut and Pasted below for your convenience...


FOR EXTREME CONDITIONS
If you are using the Engine Oil Drain Valve on off-road vehicles and do not have a sump guard covering the Fumoto Drain Valve, it is recommended that a hose clip or cable tie be used for added safety and security. The hose clip or cable tie will firmly keep the lever in the locked position at all times.
These can be purchased at hardware stores.
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Drain Valve Size

Hose Clip Size

T, FG Series

11/16" Clip

F Series

5/8" Clip
Please note, in normal driving conditions, the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve's double locking mechanism cannot unintentionally open due to vibration or shock.

[Neil P]

John Deere have been using this for a couple of decades.
I fit a hose over the end , after a turn with a spanner , and then
continue to turn until a flow starts . About 2 entire turns is enough
for mine ......... Doesn't leak either . Good idea :D

[Nomad9]

Hi There Forumites,
So can anyone out there confirm the thread size for a TDV6 2005 D3, I had a spare sump plug but I can't find it, is the thread 14mm and mentioned by Norm, pitch? Thanks in anticipation.

[Owl]

Does the standard LR sump plug have a magnet to catch the ferrous bits of wear material? (I haven't had mine out yet to know!). If so, this device eliminates this safety aspect of the standard plug and removes the opportunity for you to discover abnormal wear.
Ian

[Nomad9]

Hi Ian,
I've had mine out and I can't remember seeing a magnet in the plug, when you buy the filter from LR they sell you a new sump plug automatically I can't see them doing this if it had a magnet in it, the cost would more than you would want to pay, saying that, they might just want to sell more bits which is also quite possible.
This is a Land Rover engine you know, they don't have bits of "wear material" floating around, c'mon.............:) I get an oil diagnosis done every other change to make sure things are on track, this gives you a better picture than relying on the magnet. Saying that the two magnets in the gearbox during a recent oil change had quite a lot of very fine debris stuck to them, the diagnosis also verified this.