Am i missing a drain plug?

Morning wise ones.

I've recently got my fist landy. Its a Defender 90 300TDi on an M plate. Its got the R380 gearbox (reverse down to the right). I was just having a detailed shifty underneath and spotted what looks like a missing drain plug. Can you guys help?

Cheers
Steve

It is suposed to be open, it's for a wading plug you only fit one if you are going wading - there is one at the front of the engine too.

They are open to let any oil out so it does not contaminate the clutch/timing belt.

Cheers Discomania - Many thanks, I can chill now.

I thought the same when I first got mine!

jamie1st said:

I thought the same when I first got mine!

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join the club! I even posted it here and asked another defender owner outside halfrauds

ooo how quick we learn

G

There appears to be oil constantly seeping out of mine..? What would be causing this..?

oil seal gone

bollocks what a fortnight!!!!

What does this entail.?

Gearbox or engine out to take off the clutch plate to swap the seal over. Might as well change the clutch whilst you are in there.

G

A Search????

or leave it until it gets really bad,

Landyfox said:

bollocks what a fortnight!!!!

What does this entail.?

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rear main oil seal ,they often leak a little ,a drop on the floor is ok ,but puddle needs attention

The Mad Hat Man said:

or leave it until it gets really bad,

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or buy a wading plug and sell it quick

redhand said:

A Search????

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You're quite right!!!!! just utter disappointment with my fender at the moment!!

jamesmartin said:

rear main oil seal ,they often leak a little ,a drop on the floor is ok ,but puddle needs attention

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James honestly this past fortnight has is becoming increasingly alarming.

It's not what I would call gushing out rather a small weeping with an occasional drip which is marginally marking the floor, a little bigger than a 50pence piece.

Should I be experiencing any driving issues.? It appears to drive correct, the clutch is as it should be and the engine is strong with no smoke>

Landyfox said:

James honestly this past fortnight has is becoming increasingly alarming.

It's not what I would call gushing out rather a small weeping with an occasional drip which is marginally marking the floor, a little bigger than a 50pence piece.

Should I be experiencing any driving issues.? It appears to drive correct, the clutch is as it should be and the engine is strong with no smoke>

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if your not noticing it on the dip stick or loss in clucth reservoir dont wory about it most leak some

Hey James,
Whats with the new picture - It looks nothing like you!!

I was more concerned as the bell housing looked like it had been well coated and I mean covered. I will endeavour to up a photo tomorrow.

Worst case scenario, I'm not too sure that I have the confidence to tackle this!!!!!

Is there anyone local (Newcastle) who would care to give me a hand with this for beer and more beer tokens as well as complementary pie and chips Alternatively I am happy to travel

Bell housing can be covered from lots of places. Vacuum pump for a start. Than there's the rocker gasket. Oil filter housing I'm sure there are more.

Best thing to do it pressure wash and keep a close eye on it to trace.

I did my crank shaft seal last year along with a gearbox rebuild(thanks James) new clutch and transfer box. Not a 5 min job and a engine crane is not essential by some but I would not attempt again with out one. I.e I removed with out and promptly invested in one to put back together!!!

What fun we have

So am I correct in thinking that I should continue using her until I reach the point where I am forced to top the oil up after every 3-5 days, or once my clutch goes and get them both done at the same time.?! I guess this is going to be around £450-£550.

Much rather attempt this myself, I think I need to grow some balls!!!