Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
Location: Londonderry NSW
Posts: 1780
Mine is a V6 petrol
19th Sep 2017 10:55 am
MistaDucki
Member Since: 10 Sep 2017
Location: South Staffordshire
Posts: 11
This is a crackin' little guide.
Fuel filter = Done!
Just waiting on replacement fill and drain plugs to arrive so I change the Diff oils
Replaced the fuel filter last night ... in the dark ... whilst it was foggy
It took a little longer than expected I had to completely remove the bracket as the bolt to release the filter had completely seized.
Held the bracket in a vice, drilled the bolt out and the rest was plain sailing (for once!)"Buy a Land Rover" they said ...
"It'll be fun!" they said.
2006 D3 TDV6 S (Manual) in Java Black
- D4 rear light upgrade
- Interior LED light upgrade
- EGRs blanked
23rd Dec 2017 6:26 pm
Triplet3
Member Since: 26 Nov 2016
Location: Southampton
Posts: 320
This is great . I've got the diffs to do over Christmas. Aiming for a dry day hopefully 1995 Discovery 1 300TDI
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 - Gone
1979 Series 3 109" - Gone
23rd Dec 2017 6:34 pm
Globetrotter448
Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
Location: Londonderry NSW
Posts: 1780
front diff filler a little awkward to get to but okay if you take your time
24th Dec 2017 3:14 am
Paulpest
Member Since: 26 Jan 2017
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 39
Front and rear diff oils changed, transfer box to do nextđź‘Ť What a great forum
22nd Jan 2018 7:07 pm
logche
Member Since: 30 Jul 2013
Location: Waterlooville
Posts: 55
Hi guys,
I'm just about to change my diffs oil and I was wonder - do I need a washer for these plugs or not?
I know for transfer box there are washers on both plugs, but not sure for the diffs.
26th Jan 2018 12:58 pm
Paulpest
Member Since: 26 Jan 2017
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 39
There’s no washers on the diff drain or refill plugs bud
26th Jan 2018 6:43 pm
Mo
Member Since: 15 Sep 2016
Location: Thurrock
Posts: 174
Transfer box, front and rear diff oil changed yesterday, very dirty with lots of gunk on the diffs. Then front diff seemed overfilled by previous owner, some oil poured out of the filler plug even before opening the drain plug. I've refilled with the recommended 0.6L.
Thanks to the experts on this lovely forum.
16th Feb 2018 4:46 pm
Globetrotter448
Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
Location: Londonderry NSW
Posts: 1780
Mo - check the diff breather as if its blocked the impression is an overfilled diff or leaky seal
16th Feb 2018 10:25 pm
Mo
Member Since: 15 Sep 2016
Location: Thurrock
Posts: 174
Thanks but out of curiosity- Where do I find the breather?
19th Feb 2018 4:47 pm
Globetrotter448
Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
Location: Londonderry NSW
Posts: 1780
Under the bonnet, near radiator on LH side. Small plastic tube.
19th Feb 2018 10:12 pm
logche
Member Since: 30 Jul 2013
Location: Waterlooville
Posts: 55
Mo wrote:
Thanks but out of curiosity- Where do I find the breather?
Mo, once you find the breather, can you please take a picture?
12th Apr 2018 8:19 pm
gardendisco
Member Since: 05 Jun 2015
Location: Belfast
Posts: 112
Does a rounded front diff filler plug equate to sealed for life? And yes it was my doing.
Changed the back and the old oil looked just like the new stuff.
15th Apr 2018 12:15 pm
Globetrotter448
Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
Location: Londonderry NSW
Posts: 1780
It does make it harder to remove but nothing a hammer and chisel can't handle. Get the replacement first
15th Apr 2018 11:43 pm
DiscoJeffster
Member Since: 27 Feb 2016
Location: Perth
Posts: 204
If you or a repairer has access to a welder, you can easily weld a bolt onto the end of it and undo it that way. Easily salvageable.
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I had to completely remove the bracket as the bolt to release the filter had completely seized. 
Get the replacement first
