Uh-oh. I must have been sleeping! What's missing (or in) GL5 that causes
problems?Is gear oil carrying both ratings (Valvoline) acceptable? Is this a
problem for both the diff and tranny, or diff only?
Bob Waid
71 Mark IV
>Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 16:44:40 -0500
>From: G faber <gfaber@fast.net>
>Subject: Diff Lube & GL-5
>
>Hello to the list
>
>Just a quick question, Im doing a diff rebuild, and saw several posts
>against GL-5 gear oil, due to its ability to devour the copper thrust
>washers. So I looked for the GL-4 at the local parts store and
>everything is GL-5 what's my best source for this or is there any GL-5
>brand that's safe to use? I don't want to take any chances now that Im
>this far!
>
>Regards
>Gerry ( looking forward to a quite diff!)
>
>1980 Spitfire
>Honey Brook, PA
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