simkin Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 With the crunch I am getting from my gearbox, it is obvious I need to change the transmission oil. So out comes the 1/2" spanner. Won't budge. get a 12 point socket on it - won't budge. Liberal soaking in WD40, rip up the driver side floor to get better access - no joy. invert a 1/4" torx bit in my drill - lots of smoke, no joy. Blow torch and steady pressure - scary but otherwise uneventful. Finally some pipe-freeze spray - nope. Getting a bit bored with this now. I'm spending a lot of free time studying a 1/2" square plug that seems to be toying with me. The little bugger. Before I roll the truck into my local garage and ask them to "just make it work", are there any other suggestion? Is it time I dug deep and bought an impact wrench? If so, which one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danebrewer Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hi, I changed the oil in my LT77 for the first time a while ago (November) - the first time the truck was in my posession I hasten to add! , I recall the filler being very very tight, I had to hang on the spanner, almost dragging myself across the garage floor!, actually, I had to brace my foot against the rear X-member to stop myself from sliding. if I were you, I'd get a pair of theose latex palmed, knitted gloves, wrap the end of the spanner in a rag and go for it, if you break your spanner, you can always buy another! not sure how you'd go about getting a windy gun on the cap either.... good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simkin Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 With the driver's floor removed, there is plenty of room. Good to hear it isn't just me that has trouble with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crclifford Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Have you/are you able to put an extension on to the spanner and use that for extra leverage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 What about a breaker bar and socket from underneath? Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.G.P Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Try a breaker bar, or a long bit of scaf bar on the 1/2 inch t-wrench. Don't do it on the wratchet! If nothing, as they say on the rig, "if in doubt, give it a clout" try a bit of shock therapy with a persuader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simkin Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Because of where it is, getting a long lever on it is a bit tricky. I'll do some measuring to see what clearances I have and get as much as I can. Thanks for all the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I know you've tried the blow torch and you have also taken the drivers floor out so this is a bit awkward now, but might be worth going for a drive (if possible) and getting the box nice and warm ..... just as a last resort mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simkin Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Had to bolt the floor back on to go out, so no problem in giving that a go. Bit of a pig having to keep doing this but it'll be worth it just as soon as the nut comes loose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Heat, nice grippy stilsons, ratchet strap round front axle. Or, leave it where it is, take the gearchange mech off the top of the box and pour it in that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simkin Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 As I keep taking the tunnel cover off, pouring 2.5L in the top works for me for now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 You are trying to turn it the correct way arent you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Mine was quite well stuck, but using another spanner linked on the end it soon shifted it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 As Ross said, another spanner linked on the end of your half inch one should do it. It's a handy technique to learn how to link a ring spanner on the end of an open ended spanner..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simkin Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 Jad - Yep. When I first started to struggle with it, I gave it a good clean to read the thread, just to be doubly sure. Ross/Reb - Not the first time I've heard that advice, come to think of it. I'll get out the cutlery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simkin Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Just to round this one off and close it.... Had to eventually give in and run it to the local Land Rover specialist. They scoffed a little when I pointed out the plug and two of the mechanics in turn had a crack at it in a fit of bravado. Neither managed it - which to be honest made me a bit relieved as otherwise I would have looked a right berk. Up on the ramps. Long socket arm and the burly chap literally hanging off the end, jumping up and down. Eventually with a screech that could wake the dead, it turned. I got him to just loosen it and drove home. Fluid all changed. Feels like a new gearbox. He also noticed that my left front swivel seal had gone, chucking one-shot all over the place. I'm not even going to think about doing that myself..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbear Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Why not - I did both of mine on my old 90 last year, first time I'd been inside a hub. First one took all day, second one was all done and dusted by afternoon tea on day two. You do get nice and messy but it's actually rather good fun to see it in so many bits. The toughest job was getting the swivel ball off, damn those bolts were tight! I did stuff up one oil seal which very quickly wrote off a set of nearly new brake pads with one shot all over a brake disc - but it was a learning experience. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Swivels were one of the very first LR jobs I did . Tip for getting the swivel bolts out is to lop the open end off a 14mm ring spanner and then use something over the end (in my case the handle from my disco bottle jack works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quagmire Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 One shot is horrible stuff- You think you have removed it all and yet you still end up covered in it from a seemingly clean component... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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