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Just a quick one.

Changed my reversing light switch on gearbox and noticed a bubbly foam on switch when I took the old one out.
Never had any problems with gearbox but is this normal after sitting for about 4 hours? Thought the oil would look like oil not an aero bar!
I'll change it if this sounds suspicious.

Thanks.

Might be a good idea to change the oil ... give Aidan a quick ring .... he reccomends 4 litres of GL4 80-90 for the 5 speed wasserbox gearboxes though

Ian.

Cheers Ian, I'll give him a call tomorrow.
Mines the 4 speed box, don't know if this makes any difference but I'm sure Aidan can enlighten me!

Four or five-speed gearboxes hold the same type of oil. Gl4 80-90 will do nicely. My 5-speed takes about 3,5 liters. The 4-speed takes a bit more to top up I think? Use a funnel and a hose. Put that hose through the enginebay and fill the gearbox. Helps keeping your garage clean.

Bob

put the oil container in a bucket of hot water for 20 mins before trying to fill the gearbox with a funnel and hose, as said above, makesit loads quicker, as the oil is thinner and runs better.....

Thanks for all answers, will change tomorrow me thinks with above specified oil. Cant wait to see what sort of stuff comes out of gearbox when i empty it!
Cheers for heating tip etc. Anything to make life easier is welcome here!