Changing gear box oil

Soldier456 · Post by **Soldier456** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:13 pm

I am looking to change my box oil (never done it before). Can see how u get it out, but getting it back in is another issue. Do u need a tool?

CRXPAUL · Post by **CRXPAUL** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:30 pm

I used a length of hose pipe with a funnel pushed into the end, and fed it through the engine bay down to the filler point.

Danny · Post by **Danny** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:53 pm

I used a spare brake master cylinder breather vacume pipe thing that plugs into the black circle of the brake servo, as its got a bend made into it, and its thin enough to fit into the filler hole so you can do it by yourself.

Soldier456 · Post by **Soldier456** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:29 pm

Cool, so is it just fill until spill?

Post by **NickD** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:08 pm

cryz2 wrote:http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-STC9157

yep fill it so its level to the filler hole

i think the drain a it 1/4 drive , ie a 1/4 ratchet

3/8 IIRC

Soldier456 · Post by **Soldier456** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:34 pm

Cheers guys, just purchased some fresh MTF.

EE9 CVC · Post by **EE9 CVC** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:39 pm

I used a squashy bottle to fill mine up, if you have a pipe going from the bottle to the filler hole then all you have to do is squeeze the bottle to force it into the gearbox.

Its easier to do it yourself this way if you are under the car.