[Bmcu] Searching for a TR-4 Tool

[Gary Lindstrom]

Rich,

I use Red Line MT-90 in my gearbox/OD combos and it works great.

Good luck,
     --Gary\

On 4/16/2013 11:43 AM, richsanders2020 at comcast.net wrote:
> Thanks Gary- This tightening follows a rebuild of the OD and tranny, 
> so all fluid is clean and the fiber washer is new. I used a 
> screwdriver and already have the plug on as tight as I can get it. It 
> still drips.
>
> I think the culprit is EITHER inadequate torque on the drain plug 
> (which I would attempt to remedy using the more even radial force of 
> the special spanner vs more pounding on a screwdriver) OR user error 
> in choice of the gearbox fluid.
>
> As to user error, I recently noticed that the fluid that I used to 
> fill the gearbox was the correct 90 weight, BUT was a synthetic blend. 
> I'm thinking the synthetic properties (smaller molecular structure) 
> COULD BE behind the drips. I'm in process of replacing the fluid with 
> the old fashioned stuff just in case.

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