Max Headroom 2.3m
6th November 2021, 02:12 PM
Almost two years ago we removed the transfer case and gearbox from my son’s 2003 Defender TD5 to overhaul the transfer case and replace the clutch. While everything was out and access was good, we drained the oil and removed the sump to inspect the million dollar bolt (oil pump sprocket bolt) which was worthwhile as wasn’t very tight with no sign of any Loctite. A whole bunch of other stuff was done as well.
To cut a long story short for the last two years or so the engine was “stored” with intakes and outlets covered but no oil in the sump and was left leaning back at the gearbox withdrawal angle[bigwhistle]. It is finally back together and the time has come to fire up the beastie but not sure what the best start-up procedure is, particularly in terms of getting up oil pressure before firing.
Particular areas of concern are:
Cam shaft - not sure if flooding the rocker cover with oil while filling the sump (i.e. pouring in quickly) will succeed in lubricating the upper vitals, especially the high load points of the injectors on the cam shaft.
Turbo bearings, although turbo was not removed.
Cylinder bores – should we try to get oil on to the pistons? How? Not keen on pulling the injectors and there are only four glow plugs to remove (i.e. no access to cylinder No. 5)
Residual fuel in the injectors - I believe that there will still be a film of oil in all the bearings so turning the engine over on the starter motor with the fuel pump and glow plug relays removed should get oil pressure up before firing provided that the engine doesn't initially fire on residual fuel.
Any advice gratefully received. Any admonishment for the poor storage condition accepted.
To cut a long story short for the last two years or so the engine was “stored” with intakes and outlets covered but no oil in the sump and was left leaning back at the gearbox withdrawal angle[bigwhistle]. It is finally back together and the time has come to fire up the beastie but not sure what the best start-up procedure is, particularly in terms of getting up oil pressure before firing.
Particular areas of concern are:
Cam shaft - not sure if flooding the rocker cover with oil while filling the sump (i.e. pouring in quickly) will succeed in lubricating the upper vitals, especially the high load points of the injectors on the cam shaft.
Turbo bearings, although turbo was not removed.
Cylinder bores – should we try to get oil on to the pistons? How? Not keen on pulling the injectors and there are only four glow plugs to remove (i.e. no access to cylinder No. 5)
Residual fuel in the injectors - I believe that there will still be a film of oil in all the bearings so turning the engine over on the starter motor with the fuel pump and glow plug relays removed should get oil pressure up before firing provided that the engine doesn't initially fire on residual fuel.
Any advice gratefully received. Any admonishment for the poor storage condition accepted.