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On the original volume question, I'm not comfortable with filling
'til it overflows.' I think you need some head space to allow for
expansion of the oil as it heats up.<br>
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Thoughts?<br>
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Bob<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 5/25/2015 9:09 PM, Earl Kagna wrote:<br>
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<div>Redline MT 90 is the way to go a slightly heavier
version of MTL, which oddly enough stands for Manual
Transaxle Lubricant. It is formulated with friction
enhancers for that use, which is why it works so well in the
overdrive the cone clutch likes the stuff, as do the
synchro rings in the gearbox. Just my opinion, there are
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<div>I doubt that the leak pattern will be any different. Oil
leaks in Healeys are reassuring if there is no oil leaking
from a British car, its probably empty!</div>
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Victoria, B.C.<br>
BJ8, BT7 tri-carb</div>
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<div style="font-color: black"><b>From:</b> <a
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href="mailto:roggrace@telus.net">Roggrace</a> </div>
<div><b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 25, 2015 6:15 PM</div>
<div><b>To:</b> <a moz-do-not-send="true"
title="michael.oritt@gmail.com"
href="mailto:michael.oritt@gmail.com">Michael Oritt</a>
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<div><b>Cc:</b> <a moz-do-not-send="true"
title="healeys@autox.team.net"
href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net">Austin Healey</a>
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<div><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Gearbox oil volume</div>
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<div>I am about to change my g/b and o/d oil for first time
since taking ownership; just to be sure that I know what
is in there; </div>
<div>and I don't want to start another gearbox oil
discussion. .....</div>
<div>However so many people recommend MTL or MT90 that are
both synthetic.</div>
<div>I am a little reluctant to as don't need any new oil
leaks with synthetic; maybe already have synthetic ,,,.?</div>
<div>Anyhow for convenience was planning to use same as use
in engine - Valvoline VR1 20-50</div>
<div>Any thoughts regarding synthetic oil and gearbox leaks
from more experienced users appreciated.</div>
<div>rg</div>
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