gearbox oil , brake fluid and coolant Qus.

[Dan_cup]

gonna get a couple of jobs done on the car soon so

what grade gearbox oil should i use

what dot brake fluid and how much should i need to bleed system

and is the a drain plug or similar to remove coolant

ta

 

[LegoHead]

gonna get a couple of jobs done on the car soon so

what grade gearbox oil should i use

what dot brake fluid and how much should i need to bleed system

and is the a drain plug or similar to remove coolant

ta

dot 4 castrol response iirc, about £9 a litre from halfrauds.

 

[TomTom]

TransELF-TRX 75/80 is good stuff a lot of people don't rate it though.
Don't forget to replace the copper washer

You can take the bottom hose off to drain the coolant but it can be a right pain todo on your back.

 

[Rob669]

I used Motul gear oil available from Opie Oils in Cornwall ordered over the internet.

To refill the coolant you need to unscrew a bleed valve on the thermostat housing. Getting the bottom hose back on can be a right pain. GSF car parts sell the type D coolant that you should use. You'll need 5l or so.

Cheers, Rob669

 

[Dan_cup]

cheers for responce lads

 

[dangerous dave]

not alot of brake fluid is needed, 3 pots full one for the pot, whats used in the lines and the waste..

bleed the brakes till the fluids clear and bubble free... dont push the brake pedal to the floor when bleeding as its possible the mastercylinder seal can get stuck.. rare but possible..