Auto sump plug (if thats what they call them)

[Steve Wright]

Hi Folks

Some time ago I read there was a sump plug that you could screw in and when you wanted to drain the oil you just
opened a valve and when drained just close the valve.

I have not seen it mentioned for a bit, were they a good idea or has every one fitted them ?

If they are available, where from ?

 

[Richard Jackaman]

I got mine from the difflock website. Works well and makes changing the oil a doddle.

 

[Richard Jackaman]

http://www.difflock.com/drain-plug-m16-x-1-5-t10-37l

 

[Chris]

Yep, I have one too.

 

[Steve Wright]

Thanks for the replies

But did not think they are that price, expected about £10

 

[Richard Jackaman]

They do seem expensive now and you need to add on the hose for emptying. I've had mine for years and can't remember how much I paid at the time but I doubt it was £50 inc hose.

 

[fridayman]

I have a Fumoto drain valve on mine and pretty happy with it - it's done about 10-12 oil changes now without spilling a drop on the driveway.

 

[Richard Jackaman]

The Fumoto ones look to do the same as the ones from Difflock but are much cheaper.
http://www.quickvalve.co.uk/f103.ht...Amazon 4.2 24v TD (4164 1HD diesel) 1998-2003

 

[Steve Wright]

Hi and a quick update

I have now don the job, but there was some confusion with the size of thread for the 100, in particular Richard you put two posts of valves from different
company's but with different size threads, so I had a problem deciding which one to get

I notice the Difflock ones are for Landrover (sizes) but dont do one for a 12mm, and (Richard) you did a link for the 100 series up to 2003, which mine
is Sept 2004 (the facelift) and is 12mm.

So please check if fitting to make sure you have the correct one.

So next time I do a oil change its going to be easy

 

[Richard Jackaman]

Sorry for the confusion. The Difflock link was just to show you where they were available. Both of mine same from that site and are 12mm IIRC.

Glad you got it sorted in the end.