Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints Gearbox oil - Revision history

Hacksawbob at 12:27, 16 June 2011

2011-06-16T12:27:08Z

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	Basically,. Comma SX 75W/90 or equiv. is being used by quite a few, a GL4/GL5 compromise (see below) Pure GL5 only should nOT be uised for the transaxle (see below again)		Basically,. Comma SX 75W/90 or equiv. is being used by quite a few, a GL4/GL5 compromise (see below) Pure GL5 only should nOT be uised for the transaxle (see below again)

	~~==Removing Stubborn Filler Plug==~~

	'''Aidan:''' It is advisdable in terms of access to partially remove the selector shaft in order to get decent access as the bearing cup inside there is an interference fit in the case and only three small holes in it so trying to fill through the reverse switch hole will take for ever

	You will have to remove the gearshift rod from the box at the rear onion and separate the cup and ball, then undo the M8 nut and remove the ball from the end of the shaft, ensure the box is in neutral when you do this, ball is vertical.

	Remove the three M7 bolts holding on the reverse switch housing, there will be some oil in there and a spring attached to the cover , there may be a paper gasket if late box, usually sticks to the cover

	Then push the selector shaft from the nearside and it will pop out the other side, it will stick in most instances and be reluctant to fully emerge, when there's just the threaded part of the shaft showing on the nearside a firm tap with the hammer will pop it out the other side, once the bearing cup pops out of the case you will have a nice big gap to get a hosepipe in, 3 1/2 litres should be plenty

	==Recommended Oils (2)==		==Recommended Oils (2)==

	[http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=85171#p7620828 Recommended oil discussion]		[http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=85171#p7620828 Recommended oil discussion]

HarryMann: /* Recommended Oils (2) */

2011-05-02T23:12:56Z

Recommended Oils (2)

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	==Recommended Oils (2)==		==Recommended Oils (2)==

	[http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=85171#p7620828]		[http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=85171#p7620828 Recommended oil discussion]

HarryMann at 23:11, 2 May 2011

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			'''Aidan'''

	'''~~Aidan'''~~		Please can the reference to Redline MT90 be pulled from the WIKI, I do not recommend this oil at all, every box I've known that has had it has had issues, and there is a lot of evidence from the states of excessive wear with this product, Daryl at AA transaxles has been looking at this problem and now he no longer recommends it and on the Vanagon forums it's been spread about that it's not good - unfortunatly the UK importer is targeting the T3 market on ebay, based on old recommendations

	~~please can~~ the ~~reference~~ to ~~Redline MT90 be pulled from the WIKI, I do not recommend this oil at all, every box I've known that has had it has had issues~~, and ~~there is~~ a ~~lot of evidence from~~ the ~~states of excessive wear~~ with ~~this product, Daryl at AA transaxles has been looking at this problem and now he no longer recommends it~~ and on ~~the Vanagon forums it's been spread about~~ that ~~it's not good - unfortunatly the UK importer is targeting the T3 market on ebay, based on old recommendations~~		The Carplan 75w/90 gl4/gl5 is what i use now that the Fuchs is no longer readily available, if you want to spend a lot of dosh then use Millers, and if you want to spend a fortune then use the SWEPCO, but personally I go with the £20 stuff regularly changed and from what I'm seeing on wear after 5 years that advice stands

	~~the carplan 75w~~/90 ~~gl4/gl5~~ is ~~what i use now that the Fuchs is no longer readily available, if you want to spend~~ a ~~lot of dosh then use Millers~~, ~~and if you want to spend~~ a ~~fortune then use the SWEPCO, but personally I go with~~ the ~~£20 stuff regularly changed and from what I'm seeing on wear after 5 years that advice stands~~		Basically,. Comma SX 75W/90 or equiv. is being used by quite a few, a GL4/GL5 compromise (see below) Pure GL5 only should nOT be uised for the transaxle (see below again)

	==Removing Stubborn Filler Plug==		==Removing Stubborn Filler Plug==
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	Then push the selector shaft from the nearside and it will pop out the other side, it will stick in most instances and be reluctant to fully emerge, when there's just the threaded part of the shaft showing on the nearside a firm tap with the hammer will pop it out the other side, once the bearing cup pops out of the case you will have a nice big gap to get a hosepipe in, 3 1/2 litres should be plenty		Then push the selector shaft from the nearside and it will pop out the other side, it will stick in most instances and be reluctant to fully emerge, when there's just the threaded part of the shaft showing on the nearside a firm tap with the hammer will pop it out the other side, once the bearing cup pops out of the case you will have a nice big gap to get a hosepipe in, 3 1/2 litres should be plenty

			==Recommended Oils (2)==

			[http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=85171#p7620828]

Hacksawbob at 17:42, 12 April 2011

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-MT90 is the one for the gearbox, check with the importer and he'll look it up in the book.
+'''Aidan'''
-in the Haynes it says 3.5 litres of SAE 80.
+please can the reference to Redline MT90 be pulled from the WIKI, I do not recommend this oil at all, every box I've known that has had it has had issues, and there is a lot of evidence from the states of excessive wear with this product, Daryl at AA transaxles has been looking at this problem and now he no longer recommends it and on the Vanagon forums it's been spread about that it's not good - unfortunatly the UK importer is targeting the T3 market on ebay, based on old recommendations
-From Redline
+the carplan 75w/90 gl4/gl5 is what i use now that the Fuchs is no longer readily available, if you want to spend a lot of dosh then use Millers, and if you want to spend a fortune then use the SWEPCO, but personally I go with the £20 stuff regularly changed and from what I'm seeing on wear after 5 years that advice stands
 ==Removing Stubborn Filler Plug==

HarryMann: /* Removing Stubborn Filler Plug */

2010-09-14T21:49:37Z

Removing Stubborn Filler Plug

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	==Removing Stubborn Filler Plug==		==Removing Stubborn Filler Plug==

	~~From~~ Aidan: ~~Its~~ advisdable in terms of access to partially remove the selector shaft in order to get decent access as the bearing cup inside there is an interference fit in the case and only three small holes in it so trying to fill through the reverse switch hole will take for ever		'''Aidan:''' It is advisdable in terms of access to partially remove the selector shaft in order to get decent access as the bearing cup inside there is an interference fit in the case and only three small holes in it so trying to fill through the reverse switch hole will take for ever

	You will have to remove the gearshift rod from the box at the rear onion and separate the cup and ball, then undo the m8 nut and remove the ball from the end of the shaft, ensure the box is in neutral when you do this, ball is vertical.		You will have to remove the gearshift rod from the box at the rear onion and separate the cup and ball, then undo the M8 nut and remove the ball from the end of the shaft, ensure the box is in neutral when you do this, ball is vertical.

	~~remove~~ the three m7 bolts holding on the reverse switch housing, there will be some oil in there and a spring attached to the cover , there may be a paper gasket if late box, usually sticks to the cover		Remove the three M7 bolts holding on the reverse switch housing, there will be some oil in there and a spring attached to the cover , there may be a paper gasket if late box, usually sticks to the cover

	~~then~~ push the selector shaft from the nearside and it will pop out the other side, it will stick in most instances and be reluctant to fully emerge, when there's just the threaded part of the shaft showing on the nearside a firm tap with the hammer will pop it out the other side, once the bearing cup pops out of the case you will have a nice big gap to get a hosepipe in, 3 1/2 litres should be plenty		Then push the selector shaft from the nearside and it will pop out the other side, it will stick in most instances and be reluctant to fully emerge, when there's just the threaded part of the shaft showing on the nearside a firm tap with the hammer will pop it out the other side, once the bearing cup pops out of the case you will have a nice big gap to get a hosepipe in, 3 1/2 litres should be plenty

CovKid at 19:53, 20 August 2010

2010-08-20T19:53:22Z

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	Tel: 024 7671 7100 Fax: 024 76717400		Tel: 024 7671 7100 Fax: 024 76717400

	--Removing ~~stubborn filler plug~~==		==Removing Stubborn Filler Plug==

	From Aidan: Its advisdable in terms of access to partially remove the selector shaft in order to get decent access as the bearing cup inside there is an interference fit in the case and only three small holes in it so trying to fill through the reverse switch hole will take for ever		From Aidan: Its advisdable in terms of access to partially remove the selector shaft in order to get decent access as the bearing cup inside there is an interference fit in the case and only three small holes in it so trying to fill through the reverse switch hole will take for ever

CovKid at 19:52, 20 August 2010

2010-08-20T19:52:50Z

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	Tel: 024 7671 7100 Fax: 024 76717400		Tel: 024 7671 7100 Fax: 024 76717400

	Removing stubborn filler plug		--Removing stubborn filler plug==

	From Aidan: Its advisdable in terms of access to partially remove the selector shaft in order to get decent access as the bearing cup inside there is an interference fit in the case and only three small holes in it so trying to fill through the reverse switch hole will take for ever		From Aidan: Its advisdable in terms of access to partially remove the selector shaft in order to get decent access as the bearing cup inside there is an interference fit in the case and only three small holes in it so trying to fill through the reverse switch hole will take for ever

CovKid at 19:51, 20 August 2010

2010-08-20T19:51:49Z

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	Tel: 024 7671 7100 Fax: 024 76717400		Tel: 024 7671 7100 Fax: 024 76717400

			Removing stubborn filler plug

			From Aidan: Its advisdable in terms of access to partially remove the selector shaft in order to get decent access as the bearing cup inside there is an interference fit in the case and only three small holes in it so trying to fill through the reverse switch hole will take for ever

			You will have to remove the gearshift rod from the box at the rear onion and separate the cup and ball, then undo the m8 nut and remove the ball from the end of the shaft, ensure the box is in neutral when you do this, ball is vertical.

			remove the three m7 bolts holding on the reverse switch housing, there will be some oil in there and a spring attached to the cover , there may be a paper gasket if late box, usually sticks to the cover

			then push the selector shaft from the nearside and it will pop out the other side, it will stick in most instances and be reluctant to fully emerge, when there's just the threaded part of the shaft showing on the nearside a firm tap with the hammer will pop it out the other side, once the bearing cup pops out of the case you will have a nice big gap to get a hosepipe in, 3 1/2 litres should be plenty

HarryMann at 11:29, 4 September 2009

2009-09-04T11:29:33Z

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	~~Aiden (beaker)~~ is currently ~~trialing~~ Millers 75/90 as at ~~feb~~ 07		Aidan Talbot is currently trialling Millers 75/90 as at Feb '07

	MT90 is the one for the gearbox, check with the importer and he'll look it up in the book. I use it in some of mine, but I'm trying Millers 75/90 instead after it was recommended by a gearbox manufacturer I know, and it's half the price of ~~redline~~ and ~~british~~ rather than ~~yank~~ and comes in proper 5 litres container instead of us quarts.		MT90 is the one for the gearbox, check with the importer and he'll look it up in the book.
			I use it in some of mine, but I'm trying Millers 75/90 instead after it was recommended by a gearbox manufacturer I know, and it's half the price of Redline and British rather than US and comes in proper 5 litres container instead of US quarts.

	in the Haynes it says 3.5 litres of SAE 80.		in the Haynes it says 3.5 litres of SAE 80.
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	Redline have replied to my email. Here is there advice:		Redline have replied to my email. Here is there advice:

	<<Thank you for contacting Red Line Oil, originally in the Vanagon VW		<<Thank you for contacting Red Line Oil, originally in the Vanagon VW
	called for either an 80W or a 80W-90 GL4 fluid according to my guide.		called for either an 80W or a 80W-90 GL4 fluid according to my guide.
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	could use either and I would base my recommendation on the operating		could use either and I would base my recommendation on the operating
	conditions and/or transaxle condition.		conditions and/or transaxle condition.

	I would recommend the MTL if most operation was at relatively low		I would recommend the MTL if most operation was at relatively low
	temperatures and cold ~~shiftability~~ was of prime importance. If it is		temperatures and cold shift ability was of prime importance. If it is
	typically used in higher operating conditions, elevated temperatures		typically used in higher operating conditions, elevated temperatures
	and/or there is some noise in the transaxle, I would recommend the		and/or there is some noise in the transaxle, I would recommend the

HarryMann at 11:27, 4 September 2009

2009-09-04T11:27:44Z

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	Redline costs £60 available here		Redline costs £60 available here

	Old Hall Performance		Old Hall Performance

	Burnsall Road		Burnsall Road

	Coventry		Coventry

	CV5 6BU(Road Map)		CV5 6BU(Road Map)

	Warwickshire		Warwickshire
	Tel: 024 7671 7100
	Fax: 024 76717400		Tel: 024 7671 7100 Fax: 024 76717400