Hi and thanks to all who were interested in my question about Molyslip. After all the discussion I decided not to put it in the gearbox however I was going to put it into my overdrive and asked the manufacturer directly. Here is their reply. " Unfortunately it is not recommended for automatics...

Well that's got the juices working !! Thanks for all the input. End decision is that I will not be using Molyslip in the gearboxes. I changed the oil in the transfer box today and pleased to say the box is quieter. With all the abnormal problem of getting the drain plug free and knowing this...

That's what the wife said. However lying on the ground underneath even my biggest hammer wouldn't shift it. I cut a piece of 6mm thick aluminium to the width of the slot in the plug and pulled on it with a long stilson pipe wrench. That worked but the 6mm aluminium was twisted in the process...

Thanks a lot. So simple. That's that job done. Next problem is getting the drain plug of the transfer box loose. Any ideas? I've tried the obvious but it will not shift.

Thanks raywin. I'll have a look at your idea. Could be very useful.

I hear what you say but don't understand your reason. I would be interested in hearing the reason for not using it in needle rollers.

Thanks for your reply. I like the dispenser idea and will look around.

Thanks for all your comments. Having gone into this in detail with many people, I have decided not to use Molyslip in the gear box. I'll probably use it in the diffs.. As for changing the gearbox oil regularly has anyone come up with a technique for getting oil into the level/filler plug that...

Thanks for that. A very interesting theory. I'll search for that report

Thanks James. Does that suggest the synchromesh would not work properly?

Does anyone have a comment, good or bad, on using Molyslip G in the gear box and transfer box?

Thanks James. I have come to the conclusion that the number 8 was a mistake. On closer examination it looks like someone has tried to change the 8 into 6 by using a centre punch to alter the type on the top right of the 8. Having discussed this with a number of people, who all agree with you, it...

Thanks, I'll try for a pic in better light over the weekend, Stan

Thanks James. The number is definitely 368xxxxxx although the 8 has a centre punch hole in it. Could it be from another vehicle? Thanks Stan.

I have a series 3 SWB with the engine number 36801780 I believe the original engine in 1983 was petrol and I am trying to put a date on this diesel. can anyone help please? Stanmac