Ho hum... Just got a quote to have my Tornado Alloy wheels fully refurbished.
£100 +VAT per wheel! - OK this a quality job but at that price it's not worth doing - the value of the wheels just don't justify it.
Back to the cans of touch-up paint methinks!
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Friday, 8 April 2011
R380 Gearbox - Oil Change
It's a dry day and the sun is shining so its about time I changed the gearbox oil.
Gave my daughter a lift to her nearby school - this warmed the box just enough to make the oil drain a little faster.
The job took just over an hour which was mostly getting out the tools - waiting for the oil drain - and cleaning up again.
In addition to my new low profile 32mm socket (which worked fine and finally allowed me to get a torque wrench on the drain plug). The following items proved useful:
A 1litre oil syringe/pump, an oil pan with spout, a jerry can for the waste oil, a torque wrench, a standard 3/8 ratchet, a new washer and some nitrile gloves.
I also used PTFE tape on the thread to see if I can eliminate one of the many drips. A mechanic I know suggested it. He also said to be careful of over-tightening the drain plug as the tape might make make the threads more slippy and so the 50NM might be too tight. To be on the safe side I set my wrench to 47NM - I can always nip it up a bit if needed.
I have put together some instructions on my servicing page.
Took the Landy on a trip to Preston and the gear change definitely seems to have improved. Looks like the Ashcroft oil may have been the right choice.
I also greased the splines on the front prop whilst I was under there.
Gave my daughter a lift to her nearby school - this warmed the box just enough to make the oil drain a little faster.
In addition to my new low profile 32mm socket (which worked fine and finally allowed me to get a torque wrench on the drain plug). The following items proved useful:
A 1litre oil syringe/pump, an oil pan with spout, a jerry can for the waste oil, a torque wrench, a standard 3/8 ratchet, a new washer and some nitrile gloves.
I also used PTFE tape on the thread to see if I can eliminate one of the many drips. A mechanic I know suggested it. He also said to be careful of over-tightening the drain plug as the tape might make make the threads more slippy and so the 50NM might be too tight. To be on the safe side I set my wrench to 47NM - I can always nip it up a bit if needed.
I have put together some instructions on my servicing page.
Took the Landy on a trip to Preston and the gear change definitely seems to have improved. Looks like the Ashcroft oil may have been the right choice.
I also greased the splines on the front prop whilst I was under there.
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