Thread: d2 td5 sump leak

the gasket will set you back about $50.

Some non-genuine Td5 Sump gaskets are about 8mm too long between the two rear bolt holes so when you replace it, ensure that you use a genuine Land Rover gasket.
Cost of gasket is about $70 plus an oil change and an hour or so's labour. It can be done without completely removing the sump (due to steering rods etc being in the way) but a second person and a hoist are recommended. Also, I'd suggest checking the security (remove, clean, new locktite and retension) of the oil pump bolt while the sump is off as these have been known to come loose and cause very expensive engine rebuilds. An easy, simple and quick job and good insurance while the sump is off though.

As Roger said above. The gasket change and bolt check can be done by just dropping the sump. Is a bit fiddly and not perfect for cleaning the mating surfaces but will work. This ishow I relaced mine about 2 years ago. I took mine off in the last couple of days after finding metal in it so is also worth a check to see what build is in the sump and what nick your bottom end is in. The Rave mag says you have to remove the exhaust but I find by jacking up the cross member on the drivers side the sump will come completely out over the sump. I did remove the track rod (2 bolts) and the steering damper to make it easier.

thanks all.
just out of interest the leak i have only seems to occurr on start up and shut down. the wife parks in the same spot at work each day and has not noticed any stains on the concrete but at home we have a evidence in the drip tray.
also if over filled could this cause an issue, pressure forces gasket to leak?.

thanks
yorkie