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« on: October 07, 2004, 20:29:24 »
Just changed me gearbox fluid :shock: . Could they make it any more messy?

Done now tho :D looks like she needed it too :roll:
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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2004, 20:35:46 »
Oil filter removal is worse.

A diff lock drain plug helps with the other end.

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« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2004, 20:39:56 »
I've always found oil filter changing ok. As for diff lock drain plug......................must get me one for next oil change :-k Should've got them to send one with me gearbox fluid #-o
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« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2004, 20:44:30 »
I always end up with the axle and propshaft covered in oil off the filter housing. Perhaps I'm too slow.

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« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2004, 20:46:50 »
I've heard you like Brake Fluid too Ed... :-#  

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« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2004, 20:47:04 »
i use a cut down pop bottle underneath :wink:
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« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2004, 20:51:52 »
I usually slacken the filter off with an old carrier bag underneath, then pull the bag up over the filter and spin it off into the bag.

Just watch out for the bags with the holes in the bottom!  :twisted:
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« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2004, 20:52:12 »
do you reckon gearbox fluid is toxic? Cos it dont taste very nice  8-[
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« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2004, 20:53:09 »
Quote from: "ChrisW70"
Just watch out for the bags with the holes in the bottom!  :twisted:


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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2004, 20:56:23 »
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Just watch out for the bags with the holes in the bottom!  :twisted:


Aint they annoying
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« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2004, 21:08:06 »
You see.
Some people are clever like Chris

and then
there's me.

I'll look forward to it now.
Another ad for Difflock. I bought a very nice large drip tray from him that stops the drive getting it.


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« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2004, 22:22:10 »
Is there a messier job  :?:

Yeah try making paint  :lol:
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« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2004, 22:34:08 »
or let me drive it  :twisted:  :twisted:  :twisted:
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« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2004, 08:58:36 »
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Just watch out for the bags with the holes in the bottom!  :twisted:


I have the same problem cleaning up after 2 Border Collies :twisted:

But, at least it keeps your hands warm in the winter when the plastic bag's in your pocket :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

(checked very carefully for holes before use)
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« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2004, 12:06:38 »
I bought one of the oil safe kits from difflock, quite expensive.... but def. worth it.

Filling up the gearbox and transfer box is now a piece of piddle... simply hook the pipe in the gearbox, get out from under the landy and pump the handle on bottle.... simple!!! :D
Better than the garden sprayer I tried in the past... will quite happily pump EP90 (though I use a synthetic version - not from difflock though - which seems to flow better)

No more struggling to get your pipe in the hole (?!?) and ending up with oil all down your arm.

Well recommended!


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« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2004, 13:16:10 »
Quote from: "Bush Tucker Man"
I have the same problem cleaning up after 2 Border Collies :twisted:

But, at least it keeps your hands warm in the winter when the plastic bag's in your pocket :lol:  :lol:  :lol:


Ah, gross! That imagery was just a bit too much  :-&  :lol:
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« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2004, 14:45:18 »
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No more struggling to get your pipe in the hole (?!?) and ending up with oil all down your arm.



Yeah thats the one :lol: Might invest in some more useful difflock products for next year :wink:
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« Reply #17 on: October 08, 2004, 14:57:03 »
Quote from: "Porny"

No more struggling to get your pipe in the hole (?!?) and ending up with oil all down your arm.


i have that problem with other things as well
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« Reply #18 on: October 10, 2004, 02:26:14 »
Swivel housing, it sticks to everything.
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« Reply #19 on: October 10, 2004, 09:41:59 »
Good trick for changing oil filters, is to punch a small hole in the bottom, with a centre punch to drain it first. Stops it running down your arm.
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