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Offline benjam_in

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gearbox oil
« on: 25 March 2004, 12:51 »
anyone know what shape/size the plug is on a 1988 gearbox?

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Re:gearbox oil
« Reply #1 on: 25 March 2004, 13:56 »
you'll need a 17mm hex socket for the drainage and filling nuts

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Re:gearbox oil
« Reply #2 on: 25 March 2004, 15:40 »
cheers! knew it was a bigish one but wasnt too sure how big! (at work thinking of things todo with the car at the weekend!)

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Re:gearbox oil
« Reply #3 on: 25 March 2004, 18:15 »
If you are stuck for a 17mm allen key, use a wheel stud and a spanner ;).
Steve.