Gatesys SW20
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Gearbox oil in desperate need
So Im in desperate need of proper gearbox oil
Long story short asked mechanic to out gl4 in it
Out gl5 in It was crap
Only stuff I could get was 80 smooth shift gl4 but its going on Sunday for the ultimate track day at Wakefield so need some proper 75-90/95 gl 4 been everywhere no where has any gl4
Anyone recommend me good performance oil to be given a bit of a hard time on the track? Please
If not is anyone able to get me some and bring it to goulbourne really would like some amsoil gl4 but doubt it no one has any..
I will pay them upon getting it?
Very desperate
Like they say if it ain't broke don't fix it really dreading changing it in te first place.
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Gatesys SW20
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Re:Gearbox oil in desperate need
2013/01/11 16:53:11
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Most of the 'out's are meant to be 'put'
iPhone auto correct :p
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Re:Gearbox oil in desperate need
2013/01/11 16:55:11
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I have no experience with gearbox oil, but I just had a look at this and found it interesting, especially after reading about the issues you've had recently: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gear_oil
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Gatesys SW20
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Re:Gearbox oil in desperate need
2013/01/11 16:59:28
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Yeah that makes it a little clearer hence why it was a pain to engage 2nd on downshifts
ATM it has gl4 80 in it but I don't trust it being a little lower then recommended,especially given a hard time on the track
Every now and then it crunches downshifting to 2nd at 2800-3200 rpm so it's a bit too light when warmed up for my liking
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Re:Gearbox oil in desperate need
2013/01/11 17:31:45
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Why don't you ask MR2QIK where he buys the oil? Its from a Castrol service station somewhere.
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Re:Gearbox oil in desperate need
2013/01/11 17:43:59
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Call the local Caltex distributor and ask them where you can buy the 75w90 gl4, they will tell you who stocks it.
If you get stuck, you can always heel/toe double declutch and then it wont crunch, will be less unsettling for the car too.
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Re:Gearbox oil in desperate need
2013/01/11 18:07:16
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Gatesy, I'm in the same boat. MR2QIK says he gets it from Caltex in Penrith, Corner of Castlereagh Rd & Coreen Ave. They have plenty in stock (even sell barrels).
I was going to live with the 75/90 GL5 in mine as it feels the same (meaning it probably was similar stuff in there before), it's a bit notchy but I'm used to it.
If you went down on Sunday and could do the detour, I'd be happy to split a 10L with you...
Penrith is miles from my place, and I'm driving down early Monday.
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Re:Gearbox oil in desperate need
2013/01/11 18:18:19
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If you're talking about Nulon SAE 80 'smooth shift' ive been using it for a while and given it hell in the twisties and its been great, shifts perfect if you know how to heel and toe properly (which you should be doing if you're pushing hard).
It should be fine for the track, id just try and see how it goes.
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Gatesys SW20
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Re:Gearbox oil in desperate need
2013/01/11 19:10:21
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Yeah true,
Plow ill see what happens if I get some ill grab some for you too, but won't promise anything
Turbo:
Yeah it's fine heel tow rev matching
Just don't like doing that in
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Re:Gearbox oil in desperate need
2013/01/11 19:12:10
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Peak hour makes me look like a dick ahah
But yeah I know how to rev match heel tow,
Thanks guys :)
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Re:Gearbox oil in desperate need
2013/01/11 20:05:05
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Why would u look like a dick?
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Gatesys SW20
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Re:Gearbox oil in desperate need
2013/01/11 20:09:27
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Just people would think oh p player revving his loud car what an idiot kinda thing
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Re:Gearbox oil in desperate need
2013/01/11 20:17:08
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well you shouldn't really HAVE to do it in traffic (i don't) like I said only when you're pushing hard...unless your synchros are that bad?
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Re:Gearbox oil in desperate need
2013/01/11 20:35:14
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Hey I am in Penrith and know the servo. I dont mind ducking over and grabbing you what you need if you let me know for sure which one and what size. I can even go now as the air con in the car will be better than being in the house.
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Re:Gearbox oil in desperate need
2013/01/11 20:36:29
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It's settled down a lot now driving it a little but it was doing it every now and then at slower speeds but seems fine now
Still feel a little funny about it
But was fine before I replaced not one problems :/
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