MariusRR · Feb 10, 2014

I have a small leak on my gearbox. I will get it fixed, but it would suit me best if I could do it in three weeks, when I`m in the alps anyways. How do I check the level on the gearbox, so it doesn`t fall below dangerous levels?

Marius

robhew86 · Feb 10, 2014

It's a fill to the level box, so remove the filler plug whilst engine running (I'm sure someone can enlighten you to the correct temp)run it through all the gears P R N D and back to p holding for 5 secs in each gear and fill until it starts overflowing.

StuckAgainSteve · Feb 10, 2014

Level is checked relatively cool - something like 30C IIRR.

Saint.V8 · Feb 11, 2014

Tad warmer...40degC

MariusRR · Feb 11, 2014

so...running for a minute or to before filling then?

Datatek · Feb 11, 2014

MariusRR said:
so...running for a minute or to before filling then?

Bit longer than that. Get a cheap DVM with a temperature probe or a digital thermometer.

Druim · Feb 11, 2014

Datatek said:
Bit longer than that. Get a cheap DVM with a temperature probe or a digital thermometer.

or just a tad above your own analogue body temp will do

tomcat59alan · Feb 11, 2014

Druim said:
or just a tad above your own analogue body temp will do

So if you scald yourself it's to hot?:hysterically_laughi

2.0_hippo · Feb 11, 2014

Faultmate will give you exact gearbox temperature readings

Datatek · Feb 12, 2014

2.0_hippo said:
Faultmate will give you exact gearbox temperature readings

Assuming the sensor is accurate and the connectors are not corroded.

2.0_hippo · Feb 12, 2014

Datatek said:
Assuming the sensor is accurate and the connectors are not corroded.

silly boy !

MariusRR · Feb 14, 2014

robhew86 said:
It's a fill to the level box, so remove the filler plug whilst engine running (I'm sure someone can enlighten you to the correct temp)run it through all the gears P R N D and back to p holding for 5 secs in each gear and fill until it starts overflowing.

This box, where is it?

Is it just filling it to the correct level/overflowing and thats it?

dolphinboy · Feb 14, 2014

Marius, have a look here. there is loads of info on gearboxes and oil/filter changes. there is also a "how to" with pictures.

http://tinyurl.com/m7wax5w

MariusRR · Feb 14, 2014

dolphinboy said:
Marius, have a look here. there is loads of info on gearboxes and oil/filter changes. there is also a "how to" with pictures.

http://tinyurl.com/m7wax5w

Thanks, I have tried finding the answer there, but all I can find is the guide for a complete drain of fluids and service. I just want to top it of until it goes to the garage, but I`m not sure where I refill.

Saint.V8 · Feb 14, 2014

Read my How To......

dolphinboy · Feb 15, 2014

does this help Marius? (sorry saint, forgot you had done a wiki for this!) http://tinyurl.com/n8rfngs

the Fill/level plug place

Saint.V8 · Feb 15, 2014

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