[Vwdiesel] Re: Final Transmission...and four letter words ending in 'K'

[Mark Shepherd]

----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Shepherd <mark at shepher.fsnet.co.uk>
To: <Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 10:49 AM
Subject: Final Transmission...and four letter words ending
in 'K'


> Sorry Erik... Just dont call me Marc
>
> So in summary the simple but safe way to deal with the
> transmission oil:
> 1) Drain all oil into a graduated container by jacking
(WRT
> drivers perspective)
> (i) RHS lower then
> (ii)LHS.. then
> 2)Check volume... if major loss then will need to find out
> where it went :o(
> 3) Use magnet and/or wifes stockings to check for 'Shards'
> 4) Jack car up BEYOND required minimum from this LHS to
> enable pouring  in through filler plug the 'correct
volume'
> of oil; either new or topped up.
> 5) Filling via speedo cable is possible but SOME have had
> problems with the different seal types.
> Perhaps this method should be avoided unless you know what
> type of seal you have or have a spare handy.
> Not a problem if you use the filler plug
> (unless you're proficient at cross-threading :o)
>
> I think I've covered it all...
> Erik I think the filler plug on a Quantum is OK for a
level
> fill... I just need to be standing  in a large Gopher hole
> to do it...
> Mark(The Miser)UK
>