Discovery 1 Transfer Box Oil

This box will work happily with either gearoil 30 hypoid 80w90 or auto dx ii.
Discovery 1 transfer box oil. In this video doug will show you the drain and fill points of the front and rear differentials and transfer case. Disco 1 v8 transfer case oil change i have a 1995 v8 disco auto the transfer the transfer case is weeping a small amount of oil evident by seeing oil droplets on the bolt heads securing the access panel on the bottom its not too bad but i would like to check the level and top up and then see how much i am loosing. The transfer box is leaking from the input shaft. I have however been told that you can get the transfer off whilst leaving the gearbox in the car.
The transfer box takes the same spec of oil as the front and rear axles but just has a slightly larger capacity. Differential transfer case axle service on discovery i. This manual contains procedures for overhaul of the lt230q transfer box. Introduction 1 introduction how to use this manual to assist in the use of this manual the section title is given at the top and the relevant sub section is given at the bottom of each page.
The haynes manual i have says that you have to drop the entire gearbox and transfer case assembly out. For all other information regarding adjustments and removal of oil seals. Discovery v8 petrol 1995 to 1998 approx. Castrol recommends that vmx 80 also be used in the transfer case.
Transfer case lt230t according to the specifications prescribed by land rover a gl 4 or gl 5 oil can be used in the transfer case. 156 results for discovery 1 transfer box. It again is a drain and fill to overflow to ensure the level is correct. Call us at 1 800 533 2210 or contact us live chat.
It is mild pressure oil and is developed by castrol to improve cold gear shifting. Discovery 2001 brand new. The above photo shows the end of the intermediate shaft. See more like this bearmach land rover discovery 1 lt230 transfer box input oil seal frc2365 br0082.
It is also usual practise to use same oil as specified for main gearbox. This service is often forgotten and should be performed every 30000 miles to prevent more costly repairs. Defender discovery 1 2 lt230 transfer box rear output flange kit lr055719 fits. If its coming from the front mounting face of the transfer box as you suggest it could be either the transfer box main input seal or even the main gearbox output shaft seal.
It is also very likely to be your front intermediate shaft seal.