Actually, depends on the transmission. Some, and I am not sure which, TR3
transmissions have a topside accessable dip stick/filler port. I think its
easiest to look underneath first, but if you don't find a filler plug,
remove the carpet over the transmission hump and on the right side there
should be a large rubber gormmet covering a large hole. Underneath that
grommet you may find a cap like thing on the trans, which pulls out and has
a dip stick on it. Fill through the same hole. At least thats what mine is
like.
I am using synthetic gear oil from red line, it's what the PDO had in there
and I have no reason to chnage.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Ferguson <fergie@ntplx.net>
To: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: Adding Gearbox Oil - TR3
>
> I expect so, but it's a lot more work to do it your way. Once it's up on
> jack stands and level, it's quite easy to get to the drain plug. Pain in
the
> a$% to remove the interior! As always, use good jack stands though!
>
> An oil can with a trigger makes it easier to add if you need to top it
off.
> Also, at least according to TRF, GL-5 oil has additives harmful to brass.
> They recommend GL-4, available from them in quarts, or from Pep Boys.
>
> Michael Ferguson
>
> ----------
> >From: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
> >To: "triumphs@autox.team.net" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Adding Gearbox Oil - TR3
> >Date: Tue, Feb 8, 2000, 10:14 PM
> >
>
> >
> > 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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