[TR] gearbox oil

[Wayne Lee]

I have a case of 24 Quaker State Racing Oil Cans (40WT)left over from the 
70's in the Garage. I wonder how this would work in a non O/D TR6 Box. I'm a 
big believer in Mobil 1 Gear Oil except in old boxes that haven't been 
re-sealed and could pose a problem with fresh leaks. I like having some on 
the shelves for nostalgia's sake but I could give up a few of the dented 
Cans if they'd be useful in the TR6. Maybe in one of the old Land Rover 
Boxes, I'll have to check on that.
Regards,
64 TR4
75 TR6 (daily driver)
sold the TR3

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Randall" <tr3driver at ca.rr.com>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] gearbox oil


>> As a side note, I wonder if this shows the durability (besides the
>> synchros)
>> of the transmissions????
>
> Don't forget the thrust washers on the TRs, which John/Quantum Mechanics
> specifically mentions as a weak point.
>
> The legend as it was passed to me says that Triumph switched back to
> recommending gear oil, in order to reduce warranty returns for thrust 
> washer
> problems.
>
> But there again, the problem only shows if you drive it like a sports car,
> instead of like a museum piece.
>
> Randall
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