My diff is leaking slightly but no time to fix right now however need to ensure it has enough oil in it.
Can anyone confirm that you fill from the fill bung and when it starts leaking back out that confirms it’s at the right level?
Also… what oil should be used?
Thanks in advance
Sal
Diff oil
Re: Diff oil
Hi Damian,
That's the correct method to ensure the oil level is correct - on a level surface, top up through the side level plug with Hypoid / Hypoy EP90 (same as the manual gearbox) and allow any excess to run out until the flow stops.
The oil filler / level plug is the same head as the one on the gearbox, which being slightly tapered is often a little 'chewed' through being overtighten and / or using incorrect tools to remove it.
Incidentally some oil manufacturers only now specify EP80/90, but EP90 is still readily available.
That's the correct method to ensure the oil level is correct - on a level surface, top up through the side level plug with Hypoid / Hypoy EP90 (same as the manual gearbox) and allow any excess to run out until the flow stops.
The oil filler / level plug is the same head as the one on the gearbox, which being slightly tapered is often a little 'chewed' through being overtighten and / or using incorrect tools to remove it.
Incidentally some oil manufacturers only now specify EP80/90, but EP90 is still readily available.
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Re: Diff oil
I have used Smith and Allan for transmission oils in my Triumphs for a good number of years. A good company to deal with and prompt delivery too.
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1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
1972 Mk2 2.5 PI in Triumph White
1973 Mk2 2.5 PI in Sienna Brown
1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
1967 Mk1 2000 in Gunmetal Grey
1969 Mk1 2000 in Royal Blue
1970 Mk2 2000 in Valencia Blue
1972 Mk2 2.5 PI in Triumph White
1973 Mk2 2.5 PI in Sienna Brown
1976 Mk2 2500S in Carmine Red
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