Land Rover servicing tips, tricks and tools - R380 gearbox drain and refill

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11 жыл бұрын

Position of the drain and fill plugs, servicing interval, type of oil and the best tool for filling the gearbox. Shown out of the vehicle this video will give you the best insight in how to get the job done quickly without too much fuss.

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@timickan 2 жыл бұрын

I use a standard oil container, drill a 10mm hole and run around 700mm of 10mm clear tube through the hole to the bottom of the container and the other end up to the fill hole. I drill another 3mm hole next to it and put my air compressor gun to the small hole (forming a seal). I turn the compressor right down and pull the trigger - this will pressurise the container and force oil into the gearbox/diff/transfer. Thanks for posting, I love your tutorials.

@danielhoward1987 11 жыл бұрын

Top tip. Always remove the filler plug before the drain plug. At worst, you can suck it out and refill, rather than draining only to find the filler is seized in.

@matthewharris4966 5 жыл бұрын

I changed my R380 oil in my defender by removing the cubby box & then the transmission cover plate under the cubby box. Throw a large rag like an old towell on the ground for the little bit of overfill you will get. Then i simply attached a 2ft long hose to a funnel & sat in the drivers seat & poured the oil in 1 litre at a time until the transmission is full. Easy, no mess, no pumping, to trying to get oil to travel up.

@motoninja2747 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are fantastic you keep the info basic and easy to follow cheers

@jasonwheble6052 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial!

@user-lo5rc4ud3k 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing videossss Amazing video! Thank you for sharing, explaining, and taking your time to do this. You

@hisclarkyness 8 жыл бұрын

Nice one. Concise and clear.

@Dole111 11 жыл бұрын

best way to fill it with oil is to slide a 3/8 hose down beside the gear shifters in the cab then stick the 3/8 hose in the fill hole and fill her up from the cab

@aymanzein7 Жыл бұрын

Mumtaz ! = Excellent

@robstevens9667 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👍 Thank you, great vid 👌

@SimonLawrenceUK 11 жыл бұрын

fantastic video. 100% subscribed.

@trailerfitter2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon great to know it is of help.... didn't know one could subscribe less than 100%.

@chuddledollops 11 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks :)

@danielhoward1987 11 жыл бұрын

Good video.

@lrworkshop 11 жыл бұрын

Loving the focus effects! Another option for filling on the vehicle is to use a short ketchup bottle to squeeze it in.

@landroverowner195 11 жыл бұрын

Nice tools you have got there !! I have to buy me a set :-)

@OldHallPerformance 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Do you know what the drain plug thread diameter and pitch is? I need to get a replacement

@LangebaanSunset 11 жыл бұрын

Great video! If only Land Rover made it easier to do this.....when you are lying underneath.....in the heat and dust .......of Africa!! Great filling tips...... I am off to find a filler syringe! Thanks ;-)

@ArchaeologyStudent 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing, explaining, and taking your time to do this. You wouldn't happen to have a tip or technique for replacing the reverse light switch on the r380? I have asked many a LR mechanics, enthusiasts, and had nothing but answers of "good luck!". Cheers and thank you.

@plumbc007 5 жыл бұрын

It's quite easy to do from top m8 take off gear selector and plastic console and remove rubber gater - u will see top of box - switch it screws into the side on passenger side

@bikeybikebike 7 жыл бұрын

Not sure about on a defender but on the discovery I needed a 32mm spanner for the drain plug. There's not enough room between the shaft and the gearbox for a ratchet and socket. Great channel, thanks for all the info :)

@trailerfitter2 7 жыл бұрын

fist frames in the video is a Discovery 1. It is possible to get a socket and ratchet onto the fill bung but I agree it is very very tight.

@richardl7689 2 жыл бұрын

I am working on a Discovery 1 too. I cut down a 32mm socket with a cutting disc on an angle grinder so it was only about 10mm deep. Pretty easy to do. Then there was enough space at least to get a ratchet in to finally torque it up or a breaker bar to get it undone. No spanners used.

@bikeybikebike 2 жыл бұрын

@@richardl7689 smart, I wish I'd thought of that.

@benharris2432 3 жыл бұрын

Is it MTF 95 or 94? Just double checking !

@itolond 6 жыл бұрын

is Dexron III H spec ATF compatible - like liqui-moly TOP TEC ATF 1200 G (which indicates Defender on oil guide)

@maosalas9232 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video how to replaced the oil filter on a R380 manual gearbox? and what is the correct oil for a manual R380? Thanks!

@ButchE30M3S14 5 жыл бұрын

Im a bit reluctant to use ATF oil, is 75w80 a good alternative? Less thick then 80w90...

@bazm1 5 жыл бұрын

Do you put EP90 in the transfer box? Cheers

@finbarrdolan 9 жыл бұрын

Great vid. What is the part number of the gearbox bung plug copper washer? can't seem to find one on ebay.

@trailerfitter2 9 жыл бұрын

Finbarr Dolan TBH I don't know. I usually just go to the box of assorted washer I have.

@dariantakieh1398 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what size the copper washer for the drain plug is please? Specifically asking for the size and not a part number

@briansmobile1 11 жыл бұрын

What's the significance of the tattoo at 1:45?

@RobKiss1981 9 жыл бұрын

Hi great video, I replaced the oil just week ago but looks those idiots in my local shop give me wrong oil (EP80-W90 GL-5) I have problem with shifting the gears now (2nd gear especially when cold). Should I replace it back to MTF-94 imediately or can I drive the car for few weeks? Thanks

@trailerfitter2 9 жыл бұрын

Rob K it is awkward until it warms up then the oil gets thinner and works better. Best to change ASAP to be honest since the gearbox relies on an internal pump to get the oil to where it should. If the oil is too think it won't be able to pump it.

@RobKiss1981 9 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks a lot.

@trailerfitter2 9 жыл бұрын

Okay!

@plumbc007 5 жыл бұрын

Chris what about mtf94- as was told this was the best thing to use - swapped my gearbox over as old 1 2nd gear synchro was gone - filled with mtf94 and it's a bit hard to put in 2 when cold until box warms up- what u think I should do??