Servicing a 300Tdi Defender

[VladTepes]

Mate is gonna help me but what I need to know is where can I find:
* what needs to be done at various kms
* what consumables I need to buy (obviously oils but what else).

[incisor]

havent you got an owners manual ?

[dmdigital]

All in the owner's handbook for the fluid volumes but it and the check sheet are on RAVE or around the internet.

I've got a check sheet as a PDF somewhere if I can find it I'll post it up as an attachment.

[weeds]

you will need a 2L milk container........

[ugu80]

Just google 'Defender 300tdi service manual'. You will be able to download a complete d.i.y. workshop manual. Its titled 1997 300tdi but its good for '95 '96 models. It's a free download.

[lardy]

Vlad what type of service are you planning?
are you changing all the oils such as the diff/gearbox/transfer case and engine?
Coolant
timing belt,
How far are you planning to go ?

[Vin Rouge]

If it's any help, I use these sheets to record my servicing my 300tdi. Being a sad case I carry out services every 5,000km which is approx half the recommended period. It provides an opportunity to keep on top of any developing problems and, given that the cost of oil and filters is relatively cheap, keeps the old girl in good order.

The sequence is:


Big service
Little service
Middle service
Little service
Repeat sequence

[VladTepes]

Inc - no i haven't.

dmdigital - i have a RAVE somewhere but can;t seem to find it at the moment.

weeds - for ?

lardy - I got timing belt done a few years ago (when I bought it) but will be doing oils in all at least. Should prob do coolant too.
I pretty much want to do a service / preventative maintenace before a trip type of thing.

[lardy]

Better get busy with the penn oil then mate.
You need a large spanner to drop the gearbox oil ..was it 36mm??
difs 1/2 inch drive extention will crack those (maybe a oil pump of some kind to put new oil in)
I put some morleys oil in with the normal service oils in hope it benefits the vehicle (selects gear nicer)
If you have an air line and the air filter looks not to butchered give it a blow out.
the filler on the gearbox is a torx fitting don't know the size of the top of my head (help anyone)
If you stop for lots of smoko's should all take you 2-3 hours if you are methodical should be half that

Did you get my p.m. ?

[weeds]

Inc - no i haven't.

dmdigital - i have a RAVE somewhere but can;t seem to find it at the moment.

weeds - for ?

lardy - I got timing belt done a few years ago (when I bought it) but will be doing oils in all at least. Should prob do coolant too.
I pretty much want to do a service / preventative maintenace before a trip type of thing.

2L milk container is perfect to drop the oil filter into as you unscrew it, also means no oil down your arm, overall less mess

[VladTepes]

lardy - No PM in evidence.. ???

[lardy]

typically grrrr! was a picture of an across windscreen shelf in a link think it was in technical ...don't know what happened to the p.m. I am hopeless

[VladTepes]

and what does that have to do with servicing ???

[VladTepes]

A mate has all the tools (aside from drain trays and milk bottles which I shall attend to!). Oh, and beer bottles (full, for emptying)

There was a thread somewhere talking about what oils are required etc... must find it....

Edit: here 'tis: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/110486-oils-can-we-set-up-definitive-list.html#post1304515

[spudboy]

2L milk container is perfect to drop the oil filter into as you unscrew it, also means no oil down your arm, overall less mess

I don't think it is possible to do an oil change on a 300Tdi and not come away oily :D

Mine (D1) has a convenient sway-bar right where the oil comes out, and I always end up with some on the shed floor.

Vlad - are you going to set the valve clearances?

[weeds]

I don't think it is possible to do an oil change on a 300Tdi and not come away oily :D

Mine (D1) has a convenient sway-bar right where the oil comes out, and I always end up with some on the shed floor.

Vlad - are you going to set the valve clearances?

er yeah your right.....might just stick with less mess

[VladTepes]

What coolant do people use ?
Power Steering, brake and cluitch fluid ?

[VladTepes]

Vlad - are you going to set the valve clearances?

I don't know, am I ? Should I ?

A mate is helping me with it. so I guess it'll be up to him.
Why do you ask, wise one?

[spudboy]

How long since they've been done? I think it is every 10,000miles they should be done.

Easy job, you just need:
- 0.2mm feeler gauge (0r 0.008 inch)
- flat blade screwdriver
- 27mm rachet (to turn the crank)
- 13mm spanner (to loosen/tighten valve adjuster)
- 45 minutes - an hour max

I use the "9" method to work out which valve to adjust. i.e. look for the valve that is fully compressed. Work out the difference from 9 and that is the one to adjust.

i.e. if valve 1 is fully depressed, - adjust 8
if valve 4 is fully depressed, adjust 5,

and so on

HTH
David

[spudboy]

Here's a link to the page in the manual that explains it: http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x73/sommer_90/Defender%20pictures/300TDi_Engine_Overhaul_Manual_Page_.jpg

BTW - set them cold

[VladTepes]

yeah I just read the manual on that before, when you first posted - thanks.

[Didge]

Make sure you can undo the filler plugs BEFORE you drain anything. The Deafener manual is on this site. Link is http://www.aulro.com/afvb/local_links.php?catid=3 or you can go directly to Files (on the main page), then to "General land rover related" and the Deafener 96 300tdi manual is about three links from the top. It's all there :)

oops I see you've already got a link - sorry :(

[VladTepes]

So tell me about coolant. What one?
Does it need a coolant / water mix or straight coolant ?