rockjunky
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I noticed loads of threads on R380 gearbox oil.
I have a replacement gearbox from ashcroft, fitted a couple of years back, and done less than 1000 miles on it.
Was poor when changing down to 3rd gear at low revs, I.e. coming up to a junction, just would not go in, but didn't crunch gears. With engine off it through gears fine.
Emailed ashcroft for there thoughts. Got a reply back from dave ashcroft suggesting I try triple qx ATF. Since changing to ATF problem has gone away and gear changes up and down are much smother.
Bizarre why some R380 seem to favour ATF, it surely can only be manufacturing tolerances and surface finish and/or build tolerances.
Anyway just thought I would share this. Also top support from ashcrofts.
I have a replacement gearbox from ashcroft, fitted a couple of years back, and done less than 1000 miles on it.
Was poor when changing down to 3rd gear at low revs, I.e. coming up to a junction, just would not go in, but didn't crunch gears. With engine off it through gears fine.
Emailed ashcroft for there thoughts. Got a reply back from dave ashcroft suggesting I try triple qx ATF. Since changing to ATF problem has gone away and gear changes up and down are much smother.
Bizarre why some R380 seem to favour ATF, it surely can only be manufacturing tolerances and surface finish and/or build tolerances.
Anyway just thought I would share this. Also top support from ashcrofts.
