300Tdi oil leak and surprising timing belt issue

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[@ajblundell]

its a credit to how good these engines are, still running dispite all the faults

[@renkeschneider2587]

I like it when you are saying it is "kaputt". Best whishes from Germany.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I once saw a German KZbin video of a guy comparing laptops to a Panasonic Toughbook - he was dropping them on the floor and seeing if they would work - no KAPUT! So it stuck! Thanks for your support! Mike

[@vladbalaci530]

Yhi

[@badcopshow]

Thanks Mike, Fantastic video, never seen it done with so much detail and with engine out... J Scotland

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thanks - that smoke machine has paid for itself over and over! Mike

[@LRD300TDi]

Great video...i must do the same job in my disco 300 and your video is really helpfull. greatings from Poland

[@TheSussexpillbox]

I had to address a leak on the 90 Wolf today. I struggled for many hours to get the original sump seal to break to then remove and refit with new RTV. May sound not a big deal, but do not try this on your back under the vehicle! Some choice words were spoken that would make even the most experienced sailor blush! 1/10. Do not recommend.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

That's why you need the dismantling tool I sell! Lol!

[@lrdisco2005]

Sump bolts are 25Nm I was always told not to overdue it as it can distort, but not finger tight ffs.

[@dariuszrad4559]

Super fajny rupieć

[@tubthumper42]

I bloody hate landrovers..... I have two of them,a 63 series 2A and a 86 defender, bane of my life they are :) greetings from auld Albion.

[@harveysmith100]

Don't tell the other viewers, I love Land Rovers but I drive a Land Cruiser. It is the love of my life

[@edd6113]

Not sure if see questions in here, I've recently changed the belt on 90 that had a disco 200tdi conversion, a previous toe rag had stripped the jockey pully stud out from the front cover and bodged it back in, I come along and end up with a massive hole and end up machining a stud to "fix" the problem. The defender 200tdi only has a tensioner and I was wondering if anyone has fitted a defender 200tdi timing belt to a disco 200tdi and done away with the jockey pully. Would have saved me machining a stud up. I believe the disco had the jockey pully for high speed use? Because of motorway use? Love the channel, some may say you're living the "dream"!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Would it not be simpler to put a used timing case on? I am not sure where you are, but they are common in the UK Mike

[@edd6113]

@@BritannicaRestorations problem is they used the 19j flywheel housing so I'm unable to re time the pump after removing it (no timing hole in bottom of housing) it's been waiting for a 300 and r380 conversion in (old disco is sitting waiting) but time and wanting to fit a galvanised chassis at the same time means it's on hold. It was going to be a bodge but slightly better bodge to keep it running than what was in before. Further complications are I want to keep floor original in the vehicle (1985 90) so want to fit the 300tdi and r380 on the lt77 mounts meaning I will need to work engine mounting points out to have a chassis built. Plus point will be original floor and drive shafts. Land rovers are fun aren't they!

[@ellwoodblooz]

Eddie 84 ,

[@dariuszrad4559]

😊

[@allezsport11]

Excellent video as always.. the Haynes manual is quite scary for removing fuel pump with a special tool.. when I replace the turning belt housing gasket can I just undo the 3 bolts on the fuel pump and pull the cover forwards and off? Cheers jack

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Nope - you have to remove the sump, because the oil pick up pipe bolt is inaccessible Simpler to take the pump off completely

[@allezsport11]

@@BritannicaRestorations thank you! Do I need the tool to take the pump off completely? No problem getting sump off and pick up pipe I was just worried about the fuel pump

[@mattluszczak8095]

...bathroom sealer on the sump

[@MrBadvok]

Thanks Mike. I have my 300tdi sump to next, how much RTV did you use out of interest?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I use a full tube of Hylosil 100 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hylomar-100-Series-Amine-Curing-Silicone-Sealant-Black-85g-Tube/311073549256?epid=26012072393&hash=item486d6dabc8:g:wGsAAOSw5r9dly9T

[@Mechanic95]

Hi Mike, maybe a strange question, but did you put the paper P-gasket between engine block and timing belt casing? Because I have to do the mine too and I already bought Hylomar hylosil 100. Thanks for answer

[@BritannicaRestorations]

No use the update metal P gasket (www.lrparts.net/pet100790-water-pump-p-gasket-for-300tdi-fits-defender-discovery-1-and-range-rover-classic.html) with Hylomar 100

[@mattsmith2051]

How do you just do it with sealant like you originally suggested?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Lots of brake cleaner to get out all the oil the some Loctite RTV sealer as used on the sump does the job

[@sheaphing4874]

Good day sir just want to ask does it have a proper gasket can be oder for replacement or just use rtv silicon to reseal the sump pan ?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

this is the product to use - no gasket www.britpart.com/parts/consumables/loctite-teroson-consumables/stc50550

[@sheaphing4874]

@@BritannicaRestorations thank you for the advice👍

[@steve60855]

As much as I enjoy watching all your videos wouldn’t it be a good idea to show how to remove and install some of the seals you replace instead of skipping from (to do,to done) apart from that there good uploads.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Some complain it is boring so I skip bits - let me know what you want to see and I will see what I can do

[@steve60855]

Britannica Restorations Ltd Can’t understand why someone would complain,it’s just interesting how some people do the same job slightly different or pass on tips themselves keep up the good work 👍

[@HeinerStorch]

Hi Mike, did you fit a Dayco belt and kit?

[@stevep8773]

Is that the original alternator?

[@sneakynip]

How many miles were on this 300tdi?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

259,000 km

[@roversteve53]

Would it be a good idea to have a look at the big ends and mains while you have the sump off ?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I could have done but where do you stop!

[@roversteve53]

You never stop Mike you just pause !

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Lol! Mike

[@malcolmelvis457]

Have you ever fitted a 300tdi dipstick O Ring ERR3683 is so where on earth does it fit?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Goes at the bottom of the dipstick tube in the block

[@malcolmelvis457]

@@BritannicaRestorations Thanks I just looked at a dipstick tube and saw one seems a strange idea why not tap the block?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

saves production money and you rarely get oil leaks from there ( everywhere else though!)

[@kingquadking6075]

Any thing that dont need repairing on a land rover!!!

[@Mike-yq6jg]

what sealennt would you use ?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Loctite 5980 gasket adhesive STC50550