full service kit? wheres best? 2.7td Newbie Alert..

[rockymtnslayer]

Hi lads and lassies.

Ive just bought my first t2 and want to give it a hefty service, all filters, diff oil the lot.

so who do you recommend for buying these bits from?

Also ive never serviced diffs so is there a guide on here? :nenau

Cheers again in advance for your help.

 

[emjaybee]

Hi lads and lassies.

Ive just bought my first t2 and want to give it a hefty service, all filters, diff oil the lot.

so who do you recommend for buying these bits from?

Also ive never serviced diffs so is there a guide on here? :nenau

Cheers again in advance for your help.

Someone with more knowledge will be along shortly. I suspect Milners will be top of recommendations for service stuff. I have changed oil in both diffs myself with ramps. It's fairly easy as long as you remember to free up the filling plug before removing the drain plug.

:thumbs

The other main job I've done is replaced the fuel lines front to back with rubber. Mine had started to leak. If yours don't, there's a good chance they will at some point. It's a half day job, but not difficult.



We need to see pictures of your new truck too. I'm surprised no one has mentioned that yet.

 

[Madmark]

Miners end of! Lol

 

[emjaybee]

Told ya!

:lol

 

[rockymtnslayer]

okay sound miners it is, so you recommend the mineral oil over fully synthetic? what weight? 10w40?

 

[perelaar]

Engine oil: I used 10w40, I think mineral.
Diff oil: make sure you have proper LS diff oil!
Gearbox oil: same, use the correct type.

In the car manual I got with mine there is a very nice overview of the different oil types/quantities needed.
And, golden tip: make sure the filler plug is loose before you open up the exit plug. And use a large enough container

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

I always use my local motor factor (Express factors), and when ever possible request either Unipart, or Blue Print parts, which they will indulge me in, if it is practical.

They are great, just round the corner, and if anything is not right, sort it out with out any hassle. Well worth getting a relationship going with yours, as they will bail you out more often than you would imagine.

They have been perfect for the bigger stuff, like the radiators, as well, and the great thing is, if there were any transport issues (not that there ever has been), it is their problem to sort out.

On the odd occasion they can not get close or beat a price, like in the case of the Turbo, I then use the internet.

 

[Mav96]

okay sound miners it is, so you recommend the mineral oil over fully synthetic? what weight? 10w40?

10w40 for mineral
15w40 Semi synthetic. not recommended to use fully synthetic.

 

[briggie]

rear diff is a limited slip diff and lsd oil MUST BE USED most people use comma lsd oil

 

[rockymtnslayer]

Cheers lads. Ill get an order in tomorrow and will make sure the diff oils the right stuff. Do you replace the screws? Like sump bolts?

 

[Blocky10]

Cheers lads. Ill get an order in tomorrow and will make sure the diff oils the right stuff. Do you replace the screws? Like sump bolts?

Yes you can reuse the plugs. I use plumbers tape on mine. [emoji106]

Ian

 

[Davey Boy]

Just my tuppence worth......I attach the same old magnet to each new oil filter I use, together with a bit of Duct tape to make sure it stays there. Any little bits floating around just cant resist a magnet! :thumb2

 

[solarman216]

Just my tuppence worth......I attach the same old magnet to each new oil filter I use, together with a bit of Duct tape to make sure it stays there. Any little bits floating around just cant resist a magnet! :thumb2

interesting concept, I will dwell on that one and let you know, but my initial thoughts are fools gold,,,,,,, update just done a test with a very strong magnet on a tin can, the mount of attraction on the other side is very weak, I suppose it might pick up small particles, but in my mind not worth the effort Rick

 

[alectroll66]

could anyone tell me the correct oil for the LSD please?

80W90?

 

[rustic]

could anyone tell me the correct oil for the LSD please?

80W90?

Comma LSD oil, I think only one viscosity, old trucks with cast iron Diff, 2.8 litres, later tin plated rear cover diff only takes 1.4 litres.

Expect to pay around £5 per litre

:thumb2
Rustic

 

[alectroll66]

smashing thanks

 

[rustic]

Milners and some online suppliers have been known to use Boshi filters, the fuel filter often doesn't seal on the face, lets air in, and you get loads of white smoke, so caution there, and there are some dodgy oil filters too, that let the oil drain back to the sump, symptoms are, it takes ages to get oil pressure when you start from cold...

Tip...
When replacing the oil filter, 3/4 fill with new oil prior to fitting, saves the engine running dry for 10 seconds or more...

Similarly with the fuel filter, have a couple of litres of fuel handy, ready to fill that too, saves a lot of hand pumping lol....

Engine Oil.... What ever the super market has in stock, either Castrol GTX 10w40 or 15w40 part synthetic works for me... mine has had quite a few oil changes lol over the years, as you can imagine.:doh
Started off with mineral, never used fully synthetic, I don't really do the mileage to warrent even part synthetic, but if it's cheap... I will forward buy. Never uses any between oil changes, but how would I know...
Front diff, standard oil, don't forget you have a transfer box and a gear box.

 

[rockymtnslayer]

Okay grand thanks for all the info guys, im off to speak to my local motor parts and will see what theyve got in stock. Cheers again

 

[alectroll66]

I've just received this from milner, unfortunately i'd not seen the comments about the filter (Boshi) until the order was on its way.

http://www.milneroffroad.com/ford/m...e-service-items-2/r20-engine-filter-kitoil-12

I've now got Mann oil and fuel filters but is the oil with this kit ok to use?

Also Got manual gearbox oil

http://www.milneroffroad.com/index....egory_id=0&sub_category=true&description=true

Is this one ok too?

What oil will i need for front/rear diff and transfer box?

I'm also looking for the rubber bush/mounting that the rear spring sit in, had a dig about under my truck at the weekend and they look a bit...........perished!!!

Many thanks.

 

[rockymtnslayer]

Full service kit at PCP my local factors including 10 litres of oil was £72 all in so not bad i thought. have ordered diff oil, and gearbox, but they didn't have anything for the transfer box?