Oil Change on the LT95

Is a multi-grade oil suitable or should it be monograde?

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Originally Posted by Hellonwheels

No, I’ve had the car for nearly 10 years, bought it in second round of auctions. Logbooks show several gearbox changes, so shouldn’t have too many kms on it. Most likely material from centre diff thrust washers. I’m not equipped for an overhaul where I am…going to be sometime before I have access to my tools. Will keep changing oil until then I suppose.

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I think you have hit the nail on the head. A bronzy sheen will indicate thust washer wear inside the centre diff. As long as you don't have too much backlash in the unit it should last a while until you can get around to rectify it.

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Originally Posted by Bearman

I think you have hit the nail on the head. A bronzy sheen will indicate thust washer wear inside the centre diff. As long as you don't have too much backlash in the unit it should last a while until you can get around to rectify it.

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Thankyou for that, puts my mind a little at ease, there doesn’t seem to be much if any backlash. I can remove the centre diff unit in situ…( just got to remember to lock it first!) and replace the thrust washers and bearings as required. Who would be best parts supplier in your opinion?

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Originally Posted by Hellonwheels

Thankyou for that, puts my mind a little at ease, there doesn’t seem to be much if any backlash. I can remove the centre diff unit in situ…( just got to remember to lock it first!) and replace the thrust washers and bearings as required. Who would be best parts supplier in your opinion?

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Give me a yell when you get around to doing it. I am near Mackay and should have any bits you need for a centre diff rebuild.

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Originally Posted by Bearman

Give me a yell when you get around to doing it. I am near Mackay and should have any bits you need for a centre diff rebuild.

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Will do. Probably a few months yet. All my tools in storage down in Cairns still. But appreciate your assistance.

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Originally Posted by Bearman

Give me a yell when you get around to doing it. I am near Mackay and should have any bits you need for a centre diff rebuild.

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About to get started on this centre diff job. Have ordered some Loctite 277 for diff bolts and I noticed the Army had a blue silicone like goop on gaskets, would you know what that is and recommend I use it when bolting everything back up? This gearbox/transfer doesn’t leak a drop of oil, cleanest Landrover gearbox I’ve ever had in fact.