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

[Mark Shepherd]

>
>
> > 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
> >
>