Tobias Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 On their web page they suggest it's not suitable for a 130. Any idea why? T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Maybe the exhaust location is different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 on the Roamerdrive page it say won't fit V8 models due to exhaust location http://roamerdrive.com/ds_sumpcov.html & in the fitting info -- On V8 engine models there may be insufficient space due to the location of the exhaust pipe can't see where it says can't be fitted to defender 130's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobias Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 17 hours ago, western said: on the Roamerdrive page it say won't fit V8 models due to exhaust location http://roamerdrive.com/ds_sumpcov.html & in the fitting info -- On V8 engine models there may be insufficient space due to the location of the exhaust pipe can't see where it says can't be fitted to defender 130's It was the Flatdog site referenced earlier that said that. Roamerdrive says it fits all diesels, so I should be good. Thanks T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 Yeah, just has a X by defender 130, maybe a listing error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneandtwo Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 8 hours ago, Tobias said: It was the Flatdog site referenced earlier that said that. Roamerdrive says it fits all diesels, so I should be good. Thanks T Roamerdrive have obviously not seen the underside of a Tdci then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Just for clarity - it DOES fit a (factory) V8 127 as that's what mine's on. It came with the LT230 + Roamerdrive I bought so I left it on. The OD puts extra heat into the oil so it's recommended. Oh yeah, temp labels and DIY exhaust heat-shield picture: The V8 pipes do get a bit close, hence the shield to prevent heat from going into the box rather than coming out Oh yeah - I've off-roaded it and not knocked it off yet, you'd have to be trying quite hard to damage it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_ Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 47 minutes ago, FridgeFreezer said: Just for clarity - it DOES fit a (factory) V8 127 as that's what mine's on. It came with the LT230 + Roamerdrive I bought so I left it on. The OD puts extra heat into the oil so it's recommended. Oh yeah, temp labels and DIY exhaust heat-shield picture: The V8 pipes do get a bit close, hence the shield to prevent heat from going into the box rather than coming out Oh yeah - I've off-roaded it and not knocked it off yet, you'd have to be trying quite hard to damage it. Where did you get your temp stickers from Fridge? I ordered from the link posted by another kind forum member but they are “pea aye ish”...... I think the ones I got are non reversible and don’t even give off a reading 🙄 are those bolts the originals or did you change them n the sump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 My stickers are from RS components (part number 555-409 etc.), as mentioned by someone else you need brake cleaner / IPA to get the surface properly de-greased before sticking. They are all non-reversible but as it's about £2 for a pack of 10 it's hardly breaking the bank to stick one each time you do a service etc. Edit: The bolts are what came with the transfer box, no idea if they're original, RM "upgrades" or whatever the PO had laying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_ Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I reckon my temp stickers are duff then, I put then on and there’s no clear indication of what the temp is. I’ll order new ones and hope for a better result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 hour ago, DC_ said: I reckon my temp stickers are duff then, I put then on and there’s no clear indication of what the temp is. I’ll order new ones and hope for a better result. Depends what range you bought - maybe your box doesn't get warm enough to get on the scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_ Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I’m sure they are up to 100C..... new ones ordered with a 77C-127C range.👍😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Just ordered some temp labels from RS, so should be able to see what mine is running at. ordered 71 to 100 & 77 to 127. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 On 9/2/2018 at 10:48 PM, Lightning said: Does the transfer box get too hot? My TD5 transmission has never shown any signs of distress even after sustained high speed driving (over three hours at motorway speeds) and extended off road driving in Spain with air temperature over 30 degrees C. It's mostly an issue if you have an overdrive, especially a Roamerdrive (or Roverdrive as it used to be called) as they not only increase the rpm of the transfer box gears but also share the oil, so make it work harder while also increasing the number of gear interfaces. They sold these covers with their overdrive, and sell a similarly finned aluminium cover for Series units with the respective overdrive, though that one doesn't increase capacity. The increased oil capacity will take longer to warm up, but also take longer to cool. I suppose it may sit against the casing long enough for the increased volume to make a difference and the casing's exterior surface must be more than double that of the original cover, but I'd be curious as to how much difference the oil volume makes rather than the better cooling efficiency of the fins and aluminium and surface area. The transfer box and Roverdrive on my 109 get pretty hot, and so I'd imagine an LT230 with Roverdrive would too. I'd like to see a similar deep casing for the Series model, and both versions fitted with a simple gear driven pump to run an oil cooler, ideally returning the cooled oil through the back end of the Roverdrive to guarantee good lubrication and cooling of that unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 (edited) Oh right l see why it’s needed then. l was looking to fit a Roamerdrive to my TD5 when l have the funds. Edited September 22, 2018 by Lightning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 Applied one of the temp stickers on thursday, after a long drive up A30/M5/M4 to Wiltshire, just took this photo. Transfer box got up to 88 degree C. Transfer box seems to be quieter with the increase in oil & cooling ability. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cchase Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Even here in the colonies (Canada) you would have to do a lot of dragging and scraping to center a rock that high up, or be driving really fast and out of control. The cross member would stop you first! Actually the steering guard would stop you cold first...from personal experience. More oil = more cooling and the fins should do a good job of acting as a heat sink. I have one to install. Love shiny new parts! C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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