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

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

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.

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

Replace this seal aswell.

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

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

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!

you can also fill through the speedo cable opening.

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.

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

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

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:

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.

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

now its "R- rated" two nuts

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

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

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?

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.

Cool.

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

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.

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?

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

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!

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

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!!!!!!!