LDV ENGINE

I'd be looking at a set of main and big end bearing shells too - they are either the cause of the problem, or have probably been damaged by the lack of oil pressure.

The LDV is not too different from the landrover 2.5D n/a, so a manual for the landrover 2.5D (as in early 90's), should help you.

I think that the only differences between the LDV and LR units are the flywheel/starter and the timing cover. Most of the bits in my LDV 2.5 actually say landrover on them (like the crank)

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Hi Jason,

I'd be tempted to check the idle speed first, the pressure will drop quite low if the engine is idling too low. Note that low oil pressure will not ordinarily cause the idle speed to go down.

Could also be a faulty sender switch, try getting the pressure checked with a guage at normal idle.

My 2.5 engine is currently awaiting new hotspots to be fitted in the head, otherwise I could tell you what the oil pressure should be on a slightly worn sherpa engine.

Just for interest, what oil grade have you used?

Terry

I have 15w40 Oil in atm..

Is this the correct grade?

Jason Hall

Hi Jason,

Not sure what the 'correct' grade would be, but I use Castrol GTX in my

I would imagine that 15w40 should be fine.

Terry