Making a difference

 As part of the work to recover from the Timing Belt issue I decided it was worth completing all the tasks with a full service

After all what could go wrong with that?

So... 

First part is of course under the bonet where the engine oil, oil and fuel filters are changed. Then underneath to do the gearbox and transfer box oils. 

Then the front diff, and then round to the back what could possibly go wrong at this late stage... 

As many Land Rover owners will know the filler plug on the rear differential is a tapered fit and you just screw it in until it becomes a bit tighter. What happens if you are a bit ham fisted is that you go too far and you screw it right through the timing case and into the differential 

What this means is that you can't move the vehicle without causing probably irreperable damaage to the differential and it all has to come apart to retrieve the filler plug. 

So it has to come apart releasing all the oil  until you get to this 

At least it meant a full oil change and a good check that the gears were in good shape. 

The next morning with a new gasket all was back together and my red face had subsided a little