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Sven
07-03-2006, 06:31 PM
Hello everyone
I have just bought 3L of VMX80 gearbox oil and i'm gonna try to change it myself (1st time :redface: ) So i have had a look under the bonnet and located the gearbox but i still need to look underneath for the drain and filler nuts (Any help?)

Is it a hard job to do? will i need any special tools? and will I have any trouble tring to fill her back up?

Now i know the capacity of the gearbox is 2.8L...
Ive searched the forums but have found nothing extra :cry:
But any help will be greatly appreciated :bowrofl:

Cheers

Sidewinder42
07-03-2006, 07:50 PM
Straight from Haynes Guide (buy one, they're worth it):

1.) Place drain pan under transaxle and remove drain plug (underside of housing).

2.) when fluid has completely drained, refit the drain plug. Tighten it to the torque level specified (32nm)

3.) Remove the filler plug (lower rear side of housing) and add new lubricant until it begins to run out of the filler hole. Refit filler plug.

Done.

KING EGO
07-03-2006, 07:54 PM
Yep thats it.. what grade oil did you get as some dickhead put the wrong oil in mine and it was a real plick when it was cold..:D