few questions!

[killahaas@gmail.com]

hey guys i just bought my first defender! its a 1984 defender 90 it has a 2.5 NA diesel
now what i wanted to know is how many quarts of oil will it take? and what type of oil is best to use? and there is a transfer case leak i am assuming it is an LT230 and looks like just the gear cover gasket, so simple fix but what kind of gear oil should i put in it? also i want to change the diff oil and what type of oil for that as well?
sorry if these are kind easy searchable questions but i figured it would be easiest for me to get them all at once!
thanks Dylan

 

[Snagger]

If I remember correctly, the engine takes about 6L, so roughly 6qts of 10W40 diesel motor oil. Mineral will be fine - it doesn't get hot enough to scorch it because the engine has no turbo.

The transfer box will take EP90, as will all of the transmission except the main gear box. That should have MTF94 if you have an LT77 (5 speed), but I'm not sure what an LT85 takes (4speed). The rear bearing cover should be sealed with RTV silicone sealant.

 

[Rovertrader]

diffs are 90wt, just shy of two quarts/ea. Also switch the swivels over to One Shot grease

 

[killahaas@gmail.com]

alright thanks a lot guys! also i dont have an LT85 it is a LT77 but again thanks! stand by for more questions!:ylsmoke:

 

[rijosho]

Nice. Congrats. Pics? Where'd you buy it from? Did you sell your Discovery yet?

Buy an owner's manual.

 

[UK4X4]

http://www.landroverweb.com/landrover/pdf-land-rover-manuals/

leak -yep it's a landrover

get concerned when it stops- as the offending item is probably empty !

 

[killahaas@gmail.com]

Nice. Congrats. Pics? Where'd you buy it from? Did you sell your Discovery yet?

Buy an owner's manual.

yea i know i need a owners manual where can i get one? i went on roversnorth and it is a 10-15 week wait for the haynes book. also i haven't sold the disco yet i will keep it for a month or so before i put it up just to make sure the 90 is running great
but here is a picture i will be taking more once i get it on the road!

 

[AxeAngel]

damn that's nice.

 

[killahaas@gmail.com]

thanks man it has its little cons here and there but runs strong so far! and thats all i could ask for its the best project for me.

 

[rijosho]

Who'd you get it from? Doc Aaron or someone else?

 

[DividingCreek]

The haynes manual is total crap and a waste of tree's. Download the factory workshop manual here and save it to your hard drive.

http://www.landroverresource.com/

 

[killahaas@gmail.com]

i got it from a member here and on D-90, his name is Achampagne

 

[LtFuzz]

Post up some more pictures!

Often the best way to get optimum power from an NA diesel is injection pump tuning. Look around and see what other 2.5 guys are doing with their IPs. Usually the first step is basic screw-turning to increase fuel.

Congrats on the new truck! Great color.

 

[Dmljohnson]

Nice rig....

 

[killahaas@gmail.com]

Post up some more pictures!

Often the best way to get optimum power from an NA diesel is injection pump tuning. Look around and see what other 2.5 guys are doing with their IPs. Usually the first step is basic screw-turning to increase fuel.

Congrats on the new truck! Great color.

thanks! i will get pictures once i get it on the road!
also i think i will keep the 2.5 NA for factory spec. its really not as bad as i thought. and when i decide it is time for more power and what not, i am going to order a 200 TDI. but thanks :ylsmoke: