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 On 3.2 petrol does coolant go through oil filter housing |
p_gill
 18th Aug 2017 4:49 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 24 · Views: 14150 · Subject: On 3.2 petrol does coolant go through oil filter housing |
Are you sure that its not the thermostat housing that's leaking
Its right above the heat exchanger
https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13868/thermostat.jpg |
| On 3.2 petrol does coolant go through oil filter housing |
p_gill
18th Aug 2017 4:42 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 24 · Views: 14150 · Subject: On 3.2 petrol does coolant go through oil filter housing |
Turbo,
This is for a slightly different Volvo with the 3.2
But I suspect that the flow of coolant and oil is similar on both.
Not identical but similar.
In this photo you can see the coola ... |
| Upgrading the Gear Oil for the Rear Differential |
p_gill
16th Aug 2017 4:34 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 40 · Views: 27054 · Subject: Upgrading the Gear Oil for the Rear Differential |
Alex and Badger,
I agree the Delvac or SHC should work fine in the front power transfer units as well.
If I remember right Yorky Bob contacted Millers (Oil specialist) and they indicated that th ... |
| Upgrading the Gear Oil for the Rear Differential |
p_gill
15th Aug 2017 11:32 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 40 · Views: 27054 · Subject: Upgrading the Gear Oil for the Rear Differential |
For those of us in the US a good place to buy the Delvac 75W-90 include (Note: the 1 galon size is the smallest that I've found)
search for: Delvac 75w90
https://www.amazon.com
https://www. ... |
| Upgrading the Gear Oil for the Rear Differential |
p_gill
15th Aug 2017 4:10 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 40 · Views: 27054 · Subject: Upgrading the Gear Oil for the Rear Differential |
DE1979,
The SHC and the Delvac are not the same but the difference may be very minor and it may not even be important for our application.
If you look at the picture below you will see that the ... |
| Upgrading the Gear Oil for the Rear Differential |
p_gill
14th Aug 2017 10:55 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 40 · Views: 27054 · Subject: Upgrading the Gear Oil for the Rear Differential |
Some more information
This gear oil seems like a good choice as well
Valvoline Heavy Duty TDL Pro 75w-90 Full Synthetic Gear Oil - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Valvoline-Heavy-Duty-75w-90-Synthetic ... |
| Upgrading the Gear Oil for the Rear Differential |
p_gill
14th Aug 2017 10:26 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 40 · Views: 27054 · Subject: Upgrading the Gear Oil for the Rear Differential |
Jules,
Delvac may be unobtainable for you.
A better choice may be what Yorky Bob referenced
Any of these should be a good choice
SYNTRAN EE 75W90 GL5 - http://www.millersoils.co.uk/prod ... |
| My Rear Diff DIY Repair |
p_gill
14th Aug 2017 7:18 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 117 · Views: 82613 · Subject: My Rear Diff DIY Repair |
DE1979
New thread started enjoy
MrRover75
Please excuse our distraction from your amazing DIY |
| Upgrading the Gear Oil for the Rear Differential |
p_gill
14th Aug 2017 7:12 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 40 · Views: 27054 · Subject: Upgrading the Gear Oil for the Rear Differential |
There has been significant discussion about the failed pinion bearing for the rear differential but there hasn't been a lot of discussion about upgrading the fluid in the differential.
Standard dis ... |
| My Rear Diff DIY Repair |
p_gill
11th Aug 2017 4:47 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 117 · Views: 82613 · Subject: My Rear Diff DIY Repair |
........ no-one seems to really blame the oil.
Very interested in what you have to say about the different oil Paul Gill. Would you say this is the UK equivalent?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/prod ... |
| My Rear Diff DIY Repair |
p_gill
9th Aug 2017 7:30 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 117 · Views: 82613 · Subject: My Rear Diff DIY Repair |
MrRover 75,
You wrote: "In my experience, happiness does not last forever and the Evoque diff seems to develop a slight humming/rumbling sound similar to what I had with the old diff"
... |
| My Rear Diff DIY Repair |
p_gill
8th Aug 2017 10:13 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 117 · Views: 82613 · Subject: My Rear Diff DIY Repair |
MRRover75,
That is an awesome DIY 
Thanks for sharing
Paul
PS if "Project Binky" has an opening I think your ready |
| Buying a 3.2V6 from 2007, yes or no? |
p_gill
7th Aug 2017 10:36 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 16568 · Subject: Buying a 3.2V6 from 2007, yes or no? |
RentonD3,
I am glad to hear that got your Freelander.
That is excellent news.
Congratulations!!!
You don't have to worry about item #17 that was a joke shared by Dorsetfreelander and me. ... |
| Buying a 3.2V6 from 2007, yes or no? |
p_gill
7th Aug 2017 1:07 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 16568 · Subject: Buying a 3.2V6 from 2007, yes or no? |
Dorsetfreelander,
Thats a good point, it should have been seventeen items
17. regular cleaning of the carburettor (Note: it may be difficult to find but its in there somewhere, just keep lookin ... |
| Buying a 3.2V6 from 2007, yes or no? |
p_gill
4th Aug 2017 5:33 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 16568 · Subject: Buying a 3.2V6 from 2007, yes or no? |
RentonD3,
I expect my 3.2 to last to 400,000 KM or more
Currently I am at 170,000 KM
I've owned mine since new
Items that should have been done prior to 250,000 KM
1 - Spark-plugs at ... |
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