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Jason Hall

Guest

• Jun 25, 2004

• #1

Hmm a sticker on my dash says " please check overdrive fluid level on OD
dipstick at least once a week." (or something similar)

Hmm, I lifted middle seat out but i cant find a dipstick anywhere..

How do i check the OD fluid level..

J Hall

Series 3 88 Deisel 1980

 

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Detrious

Guest

• Jun 25, 2004

• #2

On Fri, 25 Jun 2004 15:59:34 +0100, "Jason Hall"
<jason.hall8@ntlworld.com> wrote:

>Hmm a sticker on my dash says " please check overdrive fluid level on OD
>dipstick at least once a week." (or something similar)
>
>Hmm, I lifted middle seat out but i cant find a dipstick anywhere..
>
>How do i check the OD fluid level..
>
>J Hall
>
>Series 3 88 Deisel 1980
>

If my memory serves me, which is very unlikley.... there should be a
threaded hex bolt on the top (right??) that you need to undo. There
should be a dipstick attached to this. It is also where you add more
oil to the unit.
I will have to dig out my old manual, I have it on a CD somewhere...

D

 

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Tom Woods

Guest

• Jun 26, 2004

• #3

On Fri, 25 Jun 2004 16:14:43 +0100, Detrious
<DetriousalphaREMOVE@hotmail.com> wrote:

>If my memory serves me, which is very unlikley.... there should be a
>threaded hex bolt on the top (right??) that you need to undo. There
>should be a dipstick attached to this. It is also where you add more
>oil to the unit.
>I will have to dig out my old manual, I have it on a CD somewhere...

My overdrive is like this. The dipstick is stuck to the bottom of the
bolt that you fill it through. Its at the top towards the back,

I've never been sure wether you were supposed to do the bolt up and
check the level on the dipstick or if you are just supposed to hold it
in place without doing it up to check the level. I keep mine somewhere
inbetwwen the 2 points!

 

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cutlea01

Guest

• Jun 26, 2004

• #4

Tom Woods <tomarse_@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:<0ubpd0p88rcsfionrhm3gdfc5on7qu8fh5@4ax.com>...
> On Fri, 25 Jun 2004 16:14:43 +0100, Detrious
> <DetriousalphaREMOVE@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >If my memory serves me, which is very unlikley.... there should be a
> >threaded hex bolt on the top (right??) that you need to undo. There
> >should be a dipstick attached to this. It is also where you add more
> >oil to the unit.
> >I will have to dig out my old manual, I have it on a CD somewhere...
>
> My overdrive is like this. The dipstick is stuck to the bottom of the
> bolt that you fill it through. Its at the top towards the back,
>
> I've never been sure wether you were supposed to do the bolt up and
> check the level on the dipstick or if you are just supposed to hold it
> in place without doing it up to check the level. I keep mine somewhere
> inbetwwen the 2 points!

Assuming you have a fairy Over Drive, the manual says to check the oil
level with the dip stick screwed fully in.

Alan C.

 

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Detrious

Guest

• Jun 28, 2004

• #5

On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 00:08:11 +0100, Tom Woods <tomarse_@hotmail.com>
wrote:


>
>My overdrive is like this. The dipstick is stuck to the bottom of the
>bolt that you fill it through. Its at the top towards the back,
>
>I've never been sure wether you were supposed to do the bolt up and
>check the level on the dipstick or if you are just supposed to hold it
>in place without doing it up to check the level. I keep mine somewhere
>inbetwwen the 2 points!

I have found that manual, in gif format, if anyone wants it.

D

 

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Tom Woods

Guest

• Jun 28, 2004

• #6

On Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:04:40 +0100, Detrious
<DetriousalphaREMOVE@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I have found that manual, in gif format, if anyone wants it.

I've emailed you. Would like a copy please!

 

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Tom Woods

Guest

• Jun 28, 2004

• #7

On 26 Jun 2004 03:28:59 -0700, alan.cutler@bbc.co.uk (cutlea01) wrote:

>Assuming you have a fairy Over Drive, the manual says to check the oil
>level with the dip stick screwed fully in.

Nice to know! I've been slightly overfilling mine then. I'm sure it
cant hurt it too much though!

 

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Detrious

Guest

• Jun 28, 2004

• #8

On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 00:08:11 +0100, Tom Woods <tomarse_@hotmail.com>
wrote:


>
>My overdrive is like this. The dipstick is stuck to the bottom of the
>bolt that you fill it through. Its at the top towards the back,
>
>I've never been sure wether you were supposed to do the bolt up and
>check the level on the dipstick or if you are just supposed to hold it
>in place without doing it up to check the level. I keep mine somewhere
>inbetwwen the 2 points!

I have found that manual, in gif format, if anyone wants it.

D

 

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Tom Woods

Guest

• Jun 28, 2004

• #9

On Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:04:40 +0100, Detrious
<DetriousalphaREMOVE@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I have found that manual, in gif format, if anyone wants it.

I've emailed you. Would like a copy please!

 

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Tom Woods

Guest

• Jun 28, 2004

• #10

On 26 Jun 2004 03:28:59 -0700, alan.cutler@bbc.co.uk (cutlea01) wrote:

>Assuming you have a fairy Over Drive, the manual says to check the oil
>level with the dip stick screwed fully in.

Nice to know! I've been slightly overfilling mine then. I'm sure it
cant hurt it too much though!