[TR] Topping off gear box and diff

[pethier at comcast.net]

Seriously:  How much does a second set of Rhino ramps cost?

Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1973 Triumph Stag LE22439UBW "uncle jack", Sapphire Blue
2004 Suburban 8.1, Sport Red, the only automatic of the bunch
2005 Lotus Elise, Bordeaux Red Pearl
2007 Saturn Ion 3 2.4, Berry Red
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----- Original Message -----
> From: thenicholls at verizon.net
> To: triumphs at autox.team.net
> Sent: Friday, November 2, 2012 10:01:43 PM
> Subject: [TR] Topping off gear box and diff
> Easy one for the list.
> 
> 
> Like everyone else, I drip some fluif from my gearbox and
> differential. I always try and top up going into winter when I have
> more time.
> 
> 
> Last year, Jiffy Lube let me drive in and walk down under the car and
> top it off for free. The year before that, my friend with a Jag got
> the car level and helped me.
> 
> 
> My problem is I only have a set of Rhino ramps and have no way to get
> the car level.
> 
> 
> The question is, if I run the front up on the ramps and then pump in
> some fluid, obviously when I come back down the level will be above
> where it should be according to the book.
> 
> 
> Is there really any risk with overfilling these two parts? If there
> is, I will make other arrangements.
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> Craig H. Nicholls
> 1972 Triumph TR6
> 
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