Hey, are you saying I can't change the diff fluid by removing the cover,
I have to remove the entire diff?
Brad
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On Wed, 9 May 2001 15:42:26 -0700 spitster@ohms.com writes:
> A new message has been posted in discussion forum Spitfire
> Mechanicals.
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> "RE: Correct Transmission and Differential Fluid"
> Posted by catfishphil
> Message URL:
> http://www.ohms.com//spitfire/dcforum/DCForumID1/205.shtml
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> Um, I've always used 80w-90 gear oil with no problem. If you're
> going to replace the seals, go with synthetic gear oil. Otherwise,
> any name brand will do. If you're still uncertain, discuss this
> with a mechanic at a transmission repair shop. Don't overfill your
> gearboxes! The only way to fill a spit/gt-6 differential is to
> empty it first... I did mine when replacing the rear spring.
> There's no drain hole - only a filler hole, so short of inverting
> the car (very messy - gasoline everywhere!) you'll have to remove
> the diff from the car to drain out the oil. Get two quarts of
> 80w-90. Use one to flush out the old oil. Pour in the new oil,
> replace the plug and turn the right axle to make the gears inside
> turn. Do it for a good while and drain it out. Refill to the
> proper level (don't overfill!), put some teflon tape on the plug to
> avoid leaks, and replace on the car. This takes an afternoon...
> Fortunately, the tranny gearbox does have a drain plug... and, you
> may not ha!
> ve to remove the transmission cover to change the oil, if you have
> an assistant and some plastic hose of correct diameter and
> sufficient length. Feed the hose from the bell housing (front) side
> of the tranny to get some gravity assistance to get the premeasured
> amount of oil (don't overfill!) through that hose into the gearbox.
> Incline the front of the car on secure jackstands to be safe and to
> assist your crawling under the car. Be sure you're comfortable about
> this and the hose is long enough before you drain the oil...
> Absolutely clean off all crud from the top of the gearbox before
> removing the filler plug to prevent any dirt from falling into the
> transmission. While you're under there, replace the rear motor
> mounts!!! -Catfishphil with the 1975 Topaz, uh, okay, orange
> Spitfire 1500.
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