Drain plug

[fesm_ndt]

Another daft question :)

The drain plug on the LHS of the 300tdi engine block ERC9410

I am guessing this is to drain the oil for the piston oil jets??

So theoretically I can plug my oil temperature sensor in there?

[langy]

Um, no. Coolant drain. Use a t-piece on the RHS of the engine at the oil pressure switch/ oil cooler valve if you want a temp sensor.

[redrovertdi]

My oil temp sender is in the sump drain plug hole, vdo with an adaptor. been there for about 4 years just unplug the wire when doing an oil change.

[fesm_ndt]

Um, no. Coolant drain. Use a t-piece on the RHS of the engine at the oil pressure switch/ oil cooler valve if you want a temp sensor.

Ahhhhh daft logic in the LR parts manual. As in my manual it was on the page with the oil squirters. So had 4 oil squirters and a drain.

Anyway good to know as I was wondering what it was. I will have to pull it out and clean it up.

[fesm_ndt]

My oil temp sender is in the sump drain plug hole, vdo with an adaptor. been there for about 4 years just unplug the wire when doing an oil change.

That's a good idea. I just got a wolf magnetic sump plug so I would have to drill another hole and tap it which is no real drama. Will have to look when that bit rocks up this week

[Didge]

Just while you guys are on the topic of plugs, etc. What do you call the plug you're supposed to put in the "gearbox?" before doing river crossings? :) and really how important is it?

[fesm_ndt]

Just while you guys are on the topic of plugs, etc. What do you call the plug you're supposed to put in the "gearbox?" before doing river crossings? :) and really how important is it?

There is 2 wading plugs that I am aware of in the TDI's. One in the timing case and one in the flwheel housing that connects to the bellhousing (I just bought 2).

I believe the wading kits have breathers that go to 2 diffs, gearbox, transfer case and timing case.

[vnx205]

Pretty important to be in when it should be and out when it should be.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/163144-wading-plug-warning.html#post1798016

How deep is the river crossing you are thinking about?

[Didge]

Hi guys - thanks, ah yes - the wading plug (couldn't for the life of me remember what it was called). i didn't know about a kit though. So far, I've only done a few puddles up to the wheel centres and one river crossing about the same depth but am looking at Cape York middle of next year so there's some over the bonnet stuff up there. I only have diff breathers.
thanks again
cheers Gerald