Thread: Changing an oil filter on a Defender td5

What you need to do is undo and rotate the oil return pipe from the turbo at the engine block end anti-clockwise so it will allow you to fit the longer oil filters. You will only have to do this once because if you lock up the oil return pipe it will allow for the longer filter to be removed and replace. I come across this quite often on TD5 motors when changing filters and the exhaust makes no difference.

I was debating whether or not to remove the oil return pipe but opted for the exhaust. It seems typical that they would stick the most common serviceable item on an engine in such a crap spot!

To put it on the easiest way I have found is to stand facing the front of the car and use your right hand sort of twisting up and under to get it started. Once started either hand can be used. Is still a bit of a pain though.

I believe there are different lengths in these filters. I use Mahle OC298, which I believe is an OEM part as well, even though it isn't written on the original part. I measured one at 104mm if that helps any.

Yes, this is in an awkward spot, could have been a bit more thought go into this positioning.

Erich

I know it does not help get the filter on but I found my first half a dozen filter changes took me AGES to get the new filter started. With practice it gets a lot easier, trust me

It certainly does not help that who ever designed the mount obviously had no concept of right angles, since the thread isn't square to anything else in the engine bay. With no datum to work with and limited access it is one of those jobs that really is 'all in the wrist'

Like most things Landrover, never loose sight of your sense of humor

Pete

Originally Posted by Bundalene

I believe there are different lengths in these filters. I use Mahle OC298, which I believe is an OEM part as well, even though it isn't written on the original part. I measured one at 104mm if that helps any.

Yes, this is in an awkward spot, could have been a bit more thought go into this positioning.

Erich

I, like Erich, use the Mahle OC298 - measured one at 103mm long. I have a Coopers Z1353 which is 108mm long - it wouldn't fit because the turbo oil hose is too close.
cheers

Thanks for all the info. I'll try the shorter ones next time

We had a member here last weekend doing his own service for the first time

with a little guidance from hh and the necessary wrist angle it was a success

Patience is a virtue

Mr hh