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Re: Sparkly bits in gearbox oil Wed, 27 July 2005 06:19 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
demuire wrote on Wed, 27 July 2005 11:09

Have tried running auto fluid in one of the Celica box and it did make shifting easier, but I wonder if that would be too thin and make the box die early? Have also tried that "uber goo thick stuff" that's meant for like... umm... helping with older engines and gearboxes and stuff, and it made shifting very very hard while it was still cold.

some bog-warmer gearboxes used auto-trans fluid (a few 5speed sigma boxes did this) - but not sure if any toy boxes ahve done this?

is there any other drive-line issues, e.g.:
-correct pinion angle on diff
-premature wear/failure of uni joints
-isolator in rear gearbox mount failing?
-rear box seal failing
-output shaft bearing
-excessive oil loss from gearbox

cheers,
charles.
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