Hi,
I'm replaceing TB front bearing (Box in situ). Mr Haynes says EP80/90 for TB - but does not tell me how much - I'm guessing about 2 Lt?
Also book says gearbox (Manual) uses ATF!!! Surely should be MTF??? Again, no ref to capacity of gearbox. Lots??
Also, the old TB bearing was completely kippered - half the balls had fallen out of the race (not sure where they are now!). Rest of the race was as dry as a n*ns and very corroded. The fluid that came out of the box was about 50cc of milky clay coloured gunk.
Bearing was a s*d to get out as it had welded itself to the shaft - but a bit of MIG heat got the better of it in the end. H&S would have a field day with me!
Anyway, I'm thinking of a way of flushing out the box. I've got some engine flushing oil and thought I might as well run that through (box static) a few times before loading up with EP80. Then run car and drain and refill with fresh EP. Don't think it would be a good idea to run box on a lighter oil to flush as it might muck up the grease on bearings.
Any thoughts? Anyone.
I'm replaceing TB front bearing (Box in situ). Mr Haynes says EP80/90 for TB - but does not tell me how much - I'm guessing about 2 Lt?
Also book says gearbox (Manual) uses ATF!!! Surely should be MTF??? Again, no ref to capacity of gearbox. Lots??
Also, the old TB bearing was completely kippered - half the balls had fallen out of the race (not sure where they are now!). Rest of the race was as dry as a n*ns and very corroded. The fluid that came out of the box was about 50cc of milky clay coloured gunk.
Bearing was a s*d to get out as it had welded itself to the shaft - but a bit of MIG heat got the better of it in the end. H&S would have a field day with me!
Anyway, I'm thinking of a way of flushing out the box. I've got some engine flushing oil and thought I might as well run that through (box static) a few times before loading up with EP80. Then run car and drain and refill with fresh EP. Don't think it would be a good idea to run box on a lighter oil to flush as it might muck up the grease on bearings.
Any thoughts? Anyone.