Axle oil

[bmcecosse]

My useless 'restoration' book doesn't show me where the axle filler is - nor does it tell me what oil should be inside.... Safe to assume EP 90 is ok?

[Workshop Help]

Yes, the axle filler is right next to the kumquat fitting and it does call for EP90.

What's that you say, you've never adjusted the kumquat fitting? The next thing you'll be complaining about is your complete lack of knowledge about the Simonize vent hose. For Gawd's sake, they're all right there together!

On the 1976 TR7, the filler plug is on the front of the pumpkin encased in nasty, grungy, oil packed dirt.

Mildred Hargis

[FI Spyder]

When I had my axle out to take the gas tank out, I turned it up side down for a few days so the maximum would drain out. I added a little STP about third to half a bottle then filled with gear oil to make it a little quieter.

- - -TR7 Spider - - - 1978 Spitfire- - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT

[john 215]

Hi,

Just be careful with what spec EP90 you use there is GL4 and GL5, the GL5 spec is said to attack ' yellow metal ' ( phosphor bronze etc. ) bushes and thrust washers. I also added some Molyslip when I last changed mine.

Cheers John


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[bmcecosse]

Thanks guys.....i'll check the bottle.