Gearbox oil level and capacity.

Citi130R · Post by **Citi130R** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:56 am

Hi guys!

A couple of weeks ago I replaced my speedo cable and now ive realised oil has been leaking from that hole where the speedo cable goes into the box. How do i check the oil level? and if i give the box an oil change, how much oil does it take? its an AUG gearbox originally out of a CTi.

thanx

MK4 GTI 20VT · Post by **MK4 GTI 20VT** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:25 am

You need one moerse big allen key socket thing to loosen a big nut on the side of the gearbox! If you get the bolt out, stick your finger inside the hole (dont think naughty now) and you will feel the oil! If the level is level with the hole (allmost coming out) then its fine!

Sorry Im dutch, so my explanation isnt good

MacMan · Post by **MacMan** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:22 am

Yip. You need a 17mm Allen key to loosen the plug on the side of the gearbox, then fill the gearbox up until the oil starts to drip out the side.

If the gearbox is empty, it will take 2l of gearbox oil to fill.

EX-DOHCTOR · Post by **EX-DOHCTOR** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:45 am

There should be a rubber seal that goes under the metal plate that holds the speedo cable down.

Replace this seal aswell.

Citi130R · Post by **Citi130R** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:18 am

thanx so much guys. will have a go at it a bit later.

Citi130R · Post by **Citi130R** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:22 am

oh and is this the plug that is facing the wheel? must be hey?

MikeD · Post by **MikeD** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:26 am

Citi130R wrote:oh and is this the plug that is facing the wheel? must be hey?

Yip

Near the top of the gearbox on the side!

MikeD · Post by **MikeD** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:28 am

you can also fill through the speedo cable opening.

MacMan · Post by **MacMan** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:47 am

MikeD wrote:you can also fill through the speedo cable opening.

Yip you fill from the hole where the speedo cable goes in, but you leave the plug on the side off so you can see when the box is full.

MikeD · Post by **MikeD** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:58 am

MacMan wrote:
MikeD wrote:you can also fill through the speedo cable opening.
Yip you fill from the hole where the speedo cable goes in, but you leave the plug on the side off so you can see when the box is full.

U can use a bolt with a 17mm head, bend it to make a 17mm allen key.
Saves u buying a 17mm allen key

fatbastard · Post by **fatbastard** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:00 pm

MikeD wrote:

U can use a bolt with a 17mm head, bend it to make a 17mm allen key.
Saves u buying a 17mm allen key

MikeD · Post by **MikeD** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:19 pm

fatbastard wrote:
MikeD wrote:

U can use a bolt with a 17mm head, bend it to make a 17mm allen key.
Saves u buying a 17mm allen key

This is what I meant:

frog_in_the_fridge · Post by **frog_in_the_fridge** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:37 pm

MikeD wrote:
fatbastard wrote:
MikeD wrote:

U can use a bolt with a 17mm head, bend it to make a 17mm allen key.
Saves u buying a 17mm allen key

This is what I meant:

Or u just screw the nut onto a longish bolt ( R18 S N L V

) and weld the nut to the bolt...just tack weld it. Then u can use a socket of the same size to loosen and tighten.

MikeD · Post by **MikeD** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:40 pm

frog_in_the_fridge wrote:Or u just screw the nut onto a longish bolt ( R18 S N L V ) and weld the nut to the bolt...just tack weld it. Then u can use a socket of the same size to loosen and tighten.

ur funny "R18 S N L V"

U could just use a second nut, as a lock nut system, no need to tack weld

MikeD · Post by **MikeD** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:41 pm

now its "R- rated" two nuts

frog_in_the_fridge · Post by **frog_in_the_fridge** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:42 pm

MikeD wrote: now its "R- rated" two nuts

Lets make it freaky.....add another nut.

frog_in_the_fridge · Post by **frog_in_the_fridge** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:44 pm

And how do u go about getting rid of all the old oil in the G-box....when u wana top up with fresh new oil?

MikeD · Post by **MikeD** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:46 pm

frog_in_the_fridge wrote:And how do u go about getting rid of all the old oil in the G-box....when u wana top up with fresh new oil?

Use the same mod allen key with "two nuts" and take out the plug at the bottom of the g-box.

frog_in_the_fridge · Post by **frog_in_the_fridge** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:49 pm

Cool.

Wots the best fully synthetic G-box oil? And how much oil does a FFZ box take?

MikeD · Post by **MikeD** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:55 pm

frog_in_the_fridge wrote:Cool.

Wots the best fully synthetic G-box oil? And how much oil does a FFZ box take?

Ok it will take just less than 2l of oil, but you will need to buy 2l.

U have a choice in oil, but I would recommend,
1. "G005000" oil from VW Agents - +/- R200.00 a L.
2. Castrol bot 130m or castrol SMX - at around R50.00 for 500ml.

frog_in_the_fridge · Post by **frog_in_the_fridge** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:01 pm

MikeD wrote:
frog_in_the_fridge wrote:Cool.

Wots the best fully synthetic G-box oil? And how much oil does a FFZ box take?
Ok it will take just less than 2l of oil, but you will need to buy 2l.

U have a choice in oil, but I would recommend,
1. "G005000" oil from VW Agents - +/- R200.00 a L.
2. Castrol bot 130m or castrol SMX - at around R50.00 for 500ml.

So either way its gona hurt my wallet?

frog_in_the_fridge · Post by **frog_in_the_fridge** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:06 pm

Then can I add sum of that engine flush stuff...I know it makes ur oil very thin and watery for better removal?

MikeD · Post by **MikeD** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:07 pm

frog_in_the_fridge wrote:Then can I add sum of that engine flush stuff...I know it makes ur oil very thin and watery for better removal?

I don't know about that!!! Sounds a bit dodge!

frog_in_the_fridge · Post by **frog_in_the_fridge** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:10 pm

Its like R50+- for 500ml of the stuff...at most garages. U pour it in b4 u service ur car...needa drive around a bit to get the oil warm and the stuff to work. Then when u drain ur oil....More comes out coz its watery....and not thick as usual

bru-tom · Post by **bru-tom** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:12 pm

frog_in_the_fridge wrote:Its like R50+- for 500ml of the stuff...at most garages. U pour it in b4 u service ur car...needa drive around a bit to get the oil warm and the stuff to work. Then when u drain ur oil....More comes out coz its watery....and not thick as usual

if it comes out thick, you got problems!!!!!!!