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  1. 14-03-2011, 20:48 #1
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    Gearbox Oil

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    Hi All,

    I know there is a guide to draining and replacing the gearbox oil, but is there a way to fill the oil without taking the whole front of the car to pieces?

    Can I not simply reach the cap to refill from the top of the engine bay?

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  2. 14-03-2011, 20:52 #2
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    Re: Gearbox Oil

    Long piece of hose and a funnel from the top
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    Re: Gearbox Oil

    As Kris said mate. I found a meter of old hose pipe fit my funnel perfectly
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    Re: Gearbox Oil

    Can get clear tubing exact size to fill up easily from B&Q
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  5. 14-03-2011, 21:15 #5
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    Re: Gearbox Oil

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    Excellent news! I thought having to remove the bumper, intercooler etc was a bit OTT.

    Any tips on where the refill cap can be found...anyone point me towards a diagram or picture which illustrates it? (I know I am asking to be spoon fed now)
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  6. 14-03-2011, 21:27 #6
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    Re: Gearbox Oil

    Right on the front of the gearbox, its a plastic cap believe it is yellow
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  7. 14-03-2011, 21:49 #7
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    Re: Gearbox Oil

    think it should be white but it does look more yellow after 20 years.
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  8. 15-03-2011, 13:52 #8
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    Re: Gearbox Oil

    Some are metal (like a large bolt)
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