Spitfire1500 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Hey everyone,Just wondering what the best/easiest way to top up my gearbox and differential oil is? My car had a good go today, going to Oxford and back and I don't think the differential was really topped up that well when it had been replaced.I have a Haynes manual but I'm not sure how good it will be and if it might miss anything out that I perhaps should note.If it helps, I have a force feed oil can too which I could use.Thanks,David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I find removing the relevant plug and adding EP90 works best for me; but you may find a better way :P :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Pilot Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 At the risk of getting shot down in flames...Haynes manuals tend to be pretty good for the basic jobs like this. Its the more involved stripdown and removal jobs where they can be sometimes a little generic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Gearbox does need the tunnel out (unless somebody has already cut/butchered an access panel in it!) and the square headed plug removing, fill till it just starts coming out the box, car level of course. Same for diff. Its all in the book! I use an oilcan with a long flexi pipe attached for the diff after strugging squeezing bottles and getting covered in oil. Much less grief sitting next to the cr rather than under it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Moore Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 At the risk of sounding like a butcher, as Mr Hangar puts it, making a door in the gearbox tunnel this time will make it much easier to check the oil in future. You'll see where the door should go once the tunnel is out. It's easier to make one if you have a fibreglass cover, as you can glass in hinges, but there's no reason why a tight-closing, fume proof door couldn't be added to a cardboard cover.Sorry, no help for the diff, that's a much less enjoyable task! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Mr Hanger indeed!I have access panels in mine, but cut as neat as possible, used a piece of ally sheet with foam strips around the edges and held in place by self tappers and those clippy things for screwing self tappers into. Works well. Did have to butcher one tunnel in an emergency years ago on the way to the ISW in Holland, gaffer tape worked then! In fact gaffer tape is also good around the edge of the gearbox tunnel for extra sealing, when the rubbers don't fit that well. And fixing tents etc etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire1500 Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 Hehe, I suppose it was a bit of a silly question to ask!Anyway, going to attempt to top them up after work or when I get back to my garage. Going to swing by the motor factors tonight and pick up an angle grinder, wire brush, some more primer, some paint and a socket set (at long last).Going to be a bit expensive but they're things I need!Thanks again,David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Uh oh, a grinder. :oAlso, when you top it up be aware that you will get oil on you, no matter how carful you are. And also to leave it until it stops dripping once you've filled it up. Too much oil in it and you'll run a risk of blowing the seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Or you could use a large grommet, 2 7/8" grommets are available from all good Triumph suppliers :) They are originally intended for the jacking points on early TRs. Cutting a suitable sized round hole in the appropriate place on the gearbox tunnel shouldn't be too difficult, even an original material one. It's what was used on early Heralds as a standard fitment for easy servicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanyprojects Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Karen,That's a damn good idea, think I'll take a suitable hole saw to my newly installed fibre glass tunnel before I put the carpets in. I've got lots of grommets left over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Here's the tunnel from a 1959 Herald with it's original grommets. the same fibre tunnel moulding was used in all Spitfires,Cheers,Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanyprojects Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 And maybe one on top to get to that pesky O/D inhibitor switch which seems to pack up once every few years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 You wont have any tunnel left! twill be grommets within grommets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilesdive Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 When buying your sockets, remember that standard set are all set for normal hexagonal nuts. The drain plug on both is square (7/16 I think). Ring spanners the same.The only people I found that make that size socket is Strap On, sorry, Snap On. Cost a few quid, but easier than using an open ender that slips off and you skin your knuckles on the hot exhaust. Been there, done that! Even snapped one cheap spanner on a tight drain plug....no substitute for decent tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane 1600 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 whats the fuss about - I just walk around my chassis and add oil as required ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Ohh a factory quick release body.I hear Canleys are working on a new kit for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 the access holes are all well and good but iv got one of those heat blanket things so my acess panel is useless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanyprojects Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 trigger wrote:whats the fuss about - I just walk around my chassis and add oil as required ;DAye, That's how I did mine as well, but I hope I won't be able to do it that way again for a while.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 "simply undo bolts, reach 30mph and apply brakes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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