Rover 75 CDT Gearbox oil change. - Page 2

Kennyeth · 24th June 2016, 07:28

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Originally Posted by Dragrad

A search would have revealed all

I`l say

I have started to read threads and gone Duh! when realized it was years old.
Ken.

Dragrad · 25th June 2016, 00:43

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Originally Posted by Kennyeth

I'll say

I have started to read threads and gone Duh! when realized it was years old.
Ken.

Easily done as it is Club policy not to 'close' a thread, unless circumstances point that it is the preferred option for whatever reason

Been there, and done it myself

Den · 25th June 2018, 23:11

Many thanks RobbieG - but I tried to remove the filler plug first and rounded the Tork 50 "stupid", plug is this yet another design fault the Germans have to answer for? What British engineer would design a 20mm plug with a 5-8mm dia. female to male Tork fitting. I know it's only 35 Nm but what temperature conditions was the plug fitted in the factory. Fortunately I stopped when I could not remove the filler/level plug as to remove the drain would mean I could not refil the Gearbox! The beloved R75 would have become useless, do you have any suggestions as to how to overcome this problem without destroying the car?

EastPete · 26th June 2018, 08:23

They can be removed using 'easy-outs' - these plugs are always ludicrously over-tightened by garages. They are usually 8mm hex rather than Torx.

Pete

Den · 26th June 2018, 12:09

Thanks for the reply but mine are Torx 50. Completely bad design, infact I've never seen a sump plug with a female Torx or hex fitting before. I'm going to investigate the Irwin Bolt Grip, many thanks. However, does anybody know what the filler and drain plugs can be replaced with?

Daveluck · 26th June 2018, 14:06

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Originally Posted by Den

Thanks for the reply but mine are Torx 50. Completely bad design, infact I've never seen a sump plug with a female Torx or hex fitting before. I'm going to investigate the Irwin Bolt Grip, many thanks. However, does anybody know what the filler and drain plugs can be replaced with?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8pcs-Oil-...item2139532634

Southcoast · 26th June 2018, 19:29

Yes, I had exactly the same problem at the weekend. Tried Rimmers but the plugs are no longer available, so hope the ones from Ebay are the right size. Now only need to find an Easyout tool. But, let's be honest, it's not going to be easy.

macafee2 · 26th June 2018, 20:54

I think 1.4L for an oil change and 1.6L from dry. The oil should be just below the fill plug.
I say 1.4 and 1.6 but i'm not convinced that's right as I put in 1.4 but could not find it below the fill plug

macafee2

bl52krz · 28th June 2018, 00:41

Before you do item 7, put some red hermatite gasket solution on the underside of the plug. No leaks and does not set, so easy to get out again.

Oldmanlogan · 2nd July 2018, 05:45

28th June 2018, 00:41	#19
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Before you do item 7, put some red hermatite gasket solution on the underside of the plug. No leaks and does not set, so easy to get out again. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

2nd July 2018, 05:45	#20
Oldmanlogan Avid contributor Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: kent Posts: 140 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	Top notch how to do post Cheers

25th June 2018, 23:11	#13
Den Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Slough Posts: 95 Thanks: 14 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Many thanks RobbieG - but I tried to remove the filler plug first and rounded the Tork 50 "stupid", plug is this yet another design fault the Germans have to answer for? What British engineer would design a 20mm plug with a 5-8mm dia. female to male Tork fitting. I know it's only 35 Nm but what temperature conditions was the plug fitted in the factory. Fortunately I stopped when I could not remove the filler/level plug as to remove the drain would mean I could not refil the Gearbox! The beloved R75 would have become useless, do you have any suggestions as to how to overcome this problem without destroying the car?

26th June 2018, 08:23	#14
EastPete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Classic saloon, MGB GT, Skoda Yeti Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ramsey, Cambs Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 626 Thanked 635 Times in 430 Posts	They can be removed using 'easy-outs' - these plugs are always ludicrously over-tightened by garages. They are usually 8mm hex rather than Torx. Pete

26th June 2018, 12:09	#15
Den Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Slough Posts: 95 Thanks: 14 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks for the reply but mine are Torx 50. Completely bad design, infact I've never seen a sump plug with a female Torx or hex fitting before. I'm going to investigate the Irwin Bolt Grip, many thanks. However, does anybody know what the filler and drain plugs can be replaced with?

26th June 2018, 19:29	#17
Southcoast Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: a Posts: 84 Thanks: 49 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Yes, I had exactly the same problem at the weekend. Tried Rimmers but the plugs are no longer available, so hope the ones from Ebay are the right size. Now only need to find an Easyout tool. But, let's be honest, it's not going to be easy.

26th June 2018, 20:54	#18
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I think 1.4L for an oil change and 1.6L from dry. The oil should be just below the fill plug. I say 1.4 and 1.6 but i'm not convinced that's right as I put in 1.4 but could not find it below the fill plug macafee2