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by PC52
18 Oct 2016, 11:26
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox oil
Replies: 23
Views: 8741

Re: Gearbox oil

When my Syncro gearbox and front diff were rebuilt I bought Comma SX75W-90 GL-4 semi synthetic on recommendation from Eurocarparts. As I am just about to start running should I leave this in or drain and replace or just use as a breakin for the first 500 miles then change? :?: Personally I would fo...
by PC52
17 Oct 2016, 19:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox oil
Replies: 23
Views: 8741

Re: Gearbox oil

Well I'm confused The Millers says GL4 can't see where it says GL4/5? You didn't mention Syncro gearbox :D Oops was looking at another Millers oil at the same time, yours says GL4 80w90. Local MF have had problems with Millers as they are going direct to the garage and supplying hence why we have l...
by PC52
17 Oct 2016, 19:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox oil
Replies: 23
Views: 8741

Re: Gearbox oil

itchyfeet wrote:I have a 4 speed box and Bentley states 80W90

so whats wrong with the Millers 80W90 GL4?

It's GL4/GL5.

Don't like the GL5 part because of the brass present in the box. Plus ours is a Syncro so getting a wee bit more abuse than a normal road box.
by PC52
17 Oct 2016, 19:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox oil
Replies: 23
Views: 8741

Re: Gearbox oil

Aidan wrote:Pete the Masnol one is the one VW 501.50 is G50, 75W/90 fully synthetic as fitted originally :ok
GL4+ is as good as GL5 slippywise without the sulphide and LSD compatible

Thanks Aidan, got a cracking deal today, just wanted to double check.
by PC52
17 Oct 2016, 19:04
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox oil
Replies: 23
Views: 8741

Re: Gearbox oil

http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/Gearbox_Clutch_CVs_CV_joints_Gearbox_oil I use Millars because a local motor factor stocks it and the few quid extra is nothing compared the the money I spent on a rebuild. http://www.millersoils.co.uk/automotive/tds-automotive.asp?prodsegmentID=226&sector=C...
by PC52
17 Oct 2016, 18:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox oil
Replies: 23
Views: 8741

Gearbox oil

Popped to local MF and found that they only stock 75w-90 GL4/GL5 gear oil. Trekked around a bit and Eurocarparts sell Redline, but remember in the past this was a no for some reason and I don't like the price. Found this Mannol Basic Plus 75W90 GL-4 + link What is GL4 +, meets VW 501.50 What are peo...
by PC52
26 Sep 2016, 20:35
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Lost & found at Adventure Overland
Replies: 14
Views: 16426

Re: Lost & found at Adventure Overland

Tsk, tsk.
Cutlery and wine glasses need to be reunited - whatever else - we'll put it down to experience
by PC52
26 Sep 2016, 10:24
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Lost & found at Adventure Overland
Replies: 14
Views: 16426

Re: Lost & found at Adventure Overland

clift_d wrote:The yellow spork is my daughter's :roll:

Any chance you could pop it in the post 2nd class and I'll get postage to you?
No worries, pm me your address.
by PC52
26 Sep 2016, 06:46
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Lost & found at Adventure Overland
Replies: 14
Views: 16426

Lost & found at Adventure Overland

I collected up the left over cutlery and a glass at AO.
Matching pair of forks, spoons all different.

Image

If anybody can claim then I shall forward then in the post to you.
by PC52
25 Sep 2016, 20:11
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Back from Adventure Overland 2016
Replies: 18
Views: 20433

Re: Back from Adventure Overland

We're back!

Left AO at 4pm, 4.15 laid up at the side of the road, 7.30 on the flat bed.

Think it may be the rear drive line, although all the noise pointed towards the front driveline.

Diagnosis tomorrow morning.
by PC52
21 Sep 2016, 20:35
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Saturday night feast at AO
Replies: 43
Views: 44774

Re: Saturday night feast at AO

Fiona,

Paste table will be with us
by PC52
21 Sep 2016, 19:07
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Saturday night feast at AO
Replies: 43
Views: 44774

Re: Saturday night feast at AO

We shall contribute Crostata di Fragole - allbeit made with English strawberries
by PC52
21 Sep 2016, 19:05
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Saturday night feast at AO
Replies: 43
Views: 44774

Re: Saturday night feast at AO

devonmaid wrote:Roger was given a bottle of whiskey for Father's day, weeeeellll - it's been sat on the side in the kitchen for too long. A lemon and whiskey cake is on it's way to AO :lol: :roll:

I do like this Julia - sounds rather yummy and Pete's taste buds are tingling already
by PC52
21 Sep 2016, 18:58
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Adventure Overland - roll call
Replies: 37
Views: 31483

Re: Adventure Overland - roll call

Glad to hear it. A convoy on Friday is off though as I'm going via Llanfyllin on a ferrying mission.. Now then. Does anyone coming to the show have any spare 'original condition' Syncro 6J x 14 steelies they wouldn't mind getting shot of ? Well Andy, will check in the abyss tomoz and see if the spi...
by PC52
30 Aug 2016, 10:02
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Kent Green Laning Weekend 26th-28th August
Replies: 55
Views: 54712

Re: Kent Green Laning Weekend 26th-28th August

Just watched the video, looks good.
Glad everybody had a good time and looks like the weather held up - unlike here