Actually I have put fluid in both of my spits and my GT6 without removing
the tunnel. It is not easy and you definitely need to get the car up on
stands or a lift, but it can be done.
Sam
At 10:39 AM 4/25/2000 +0100, Dean Dashwood wrote:
>Mark, I was surprised to not see an answer to this one (maybe I just wasn't
>looking hard enough?) but in case you're still looking for it, yes you do need
>to pull the tunnel, once you do the filler plug is clearly visible.
>
>Dean
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>Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 12:52:10 -0700
>From: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>
>Subject: Gearbox filler plug?
>
>Hi all - I have a '79 1500 with overdrive. I was driving home today
>from work, running just over 3000 at about 65 mph, cruising very
>nicely. All of a sudden the car began bucking. As I was pulling off, I
>realized that the overdrive was disengaging/reengaging. I was near
>home, and drove the rest of the way with the od switched off. No
>further problems. When I invetigated, it looks like the drain plug is
>backed out and leaking oil. I presume I can tighten it OK, but I can't
>see the filler/level plug. Neither of the manuals I have shows a
>picture from far enough back so I can locate it. Do I have tp pull the
>tunnel, or can I get to it from the engine bay or underneath?
>
>The car is cooling right now, but I'd like to get to this today. Any
>help would be appreciated.
>
>Regards,
>
>Mark Gardner
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