Reply To: Gearbox oil level & oil type

It should drain out ‘cold’ OK but you never get it all out as a bit is left in the bell housing as I found out when we removed my gearbox. Invest in a magnetic drain plug, it will attract any metallic particles (same as engine sump plug)

Just so everyone is aware, the only place I could find with a 9 X 31 crown wheel and pinion was Jose Fransen at 800 euro, Chris at Club Spares has not had any for over a year apparently.

The Fransens ones are ‘Made In Germany’ and according to Mark Harding, who has seen some, are good quality and look to be ‘diamond ground’ so need less running in?