Tom2000 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Just about to do an oil change, can't seem to find my haynes to check where do I drain the oil from?Also I'm going to do the gearbox oil at the same time where abouts is this as well?Tar guys/galsx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil866 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Here http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/spitfire/images/14a.gifand here http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/spitfire/images/73a.gifThe gearbox should be filled with the car level and only until it begins dripping back out. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2000 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 what oil should I use for the gearbox oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2000 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Sump plug seems to be a hex bolt of some sort, anyway of getting this out without having to go buy a hex set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Gearbox oil - EP 90 or engine oil. I think they started to state engine oil just before your 1500 was built?Get the oil warm before you drain it so it's thinner.And don't forget to change the oil filter. and whilst you're there check the oil level in the diff., oil the trunnions and then grease the rear. You may as well whilst you're covered in shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Definitely, but you'll need to sacrifice a cockerel as well.Walk three times around the car, AGAINST THE SUN, to make sure.And always pull on the wrench with FINGERS CROSSED!You know it makes sense.Nhoj(The Mighty Goat-Horned Thing, Spellcaster -In-Chief, Zombie Lord) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2000 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 ferny wrote:Oil the trunnions and then grease the rear.Not done diff before, what oil does it take just to be sure? also grease the rear? which bits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 After warming it up a bit, I also think since you don't know the condition of the oil in there now, it would be best to get a suction gun & suck out all the old oil in the transmission & differential. Then fill with new oil, instead of just topping up whatever goo is in there now.Tom2000 wrote:Sump plug seems to be a hex bolt of some sort, anyway of getting this out without having to go buy a hex set?I don't think you'd have to buy a whole hex set, just one specific for what you need.Marie Laveau's in New Orleans does custom work, and will probably ship overseas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2000 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 It's ok think it's 10mm hex, i'll find one locally and get it out instead of going to the effort of going abroad for one..so do u have to use a suction gun to remove the transmission/diff oil, you can't drain it?Also i've brought GL4 80W90 gear oil is this ok? I know I read somewhere to never use GL5, what oil should i use for the transmission & diff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Whoosh...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 heraldcoupe wrote:Whoosh......LMAO :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Tom - you might want to get yourself a manual that will detail all the simple routine service jobs for you. If you can find a factory workshop manual then that would be even better as it's more detailled. Where in the world are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Tom2000Check your personal messages, I've sent you a link to download the GT6 Workshop manual which may help you out a bit ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2000 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 heraldcoupe wrote:Whoosh......I take it from this your previous post was either sarcastic or taking the piss?- Either way I can't tell as it's on the net and 2nd of all whilst i've serviced many other cars i've not done any model of spitfire and whilst i'm sure i could figure it out myself i figured whats the harm in asking?I have a haynes manual & a workshop manual somewhere.. just can't find em and figured it would be easier/quicker to ask u lot apologies for the inconvenience! (thanks tho Tiggrr1!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Lighten up, trust me it was funny - "hex" as in a curse, or voodoo rather than hexagonal wrench :-)The "Whoosh" was as the joke went over your head - don't take it to heart, the humour here is often way over my head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Over his head?Mine was seven levels of hell below.WAKE UP AT THE BACK THERE!NhojHis Unspeakable Majesty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Please, no offence meant - I couldn't find a suitable smiley to indicate something going overhead! I would have offered something constructive, but you'd already received good answers,Cheers,Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2000 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 haha now it's been pointed out to me it seems that I didn't get the now blatently obvious joke.. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Told you it was funny ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil866 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Could be worse Tom2000, you could own an M*B!! Never mind the hex and curse, you keep asking questions, it keeps everyone in touch with their first Triumph and their first black fingernail. You know, the one that took you to A+E to have it punctured with a red hot paper clip...no? Happened to me drifting the gearbox mainshaft from its bearing......my eyes water even 30 odd years later :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daxk Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Tom,I'm a newbie here, rebuilding an orphaned 64 , which is all that prevented me from answering which rear end bits needed to be greased in graphic detail.Nice tag on the voodoo hex, I was peeing meself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2000 Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 The thing is i'm not that much of a newbie, i'm certainly no spitfire expert but I can do everything myself, just like to ask to make sure I do it the right way.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Tom2000 wrote:so do u have to use a suction gun to remove the transmission/diff oil, you can't drain it?No, there are no drain plugs & you must use a suction gun to suck it out through the filler hole. Or a straw.Tom2000 wrote:1980 1500 Spitfire - My beautiful lucyHey, you've got a song for your car: "I Love Lucy" by Albert Kinghttp://www.amazon.com/King-Blues-Guitar-Albert/dp/B000002I7H/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1214566499&sr=1-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2000 Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 I prefer Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 This is your first Triumph? You'll be singing Albert King songs soon enough.Wait until winter; you'll be singing "Cold Feet" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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