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Re: Adding Gearbox Oil - TR3

To: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Adding Gearbox Oil - TR3
From: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@borg.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 20:03:42 -0500
Organization: Adirondack Minerals
References: <200002082214_MC2-9855-BF10@compuserve.com>
Your transmission must be of the older variety. My 1958 TR3 uses a tran from a
1957 complete with dip-stick. I just lift up the carpet, check it like i check
the engine oil. Top it up from the same place. Wonder why Triumph did away with
the transmission dip-stick?

Bob Labuz
1958 TR3A
1974 T140V

Adrian Jones wrote:

> Hi Folks,
> Well, its about time I checked the oil level in the gearbox.
> The procedure seems to be:
> Raise car up on 4 jack stands.
> Write Last Will and Testament.
> Crawl underneath.
>
> Alternatively, is it possible to take out the seats, carpet, gearbox tunnel
> and do it from above?
>
> Regards, Adrian


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