At 09:58 PM 05/28/00 -0400, Greg Schluge wrote:
>I have a 76 spitfire that my son and I are restoring. The rear differential
>was leaking and I just tightened the nuts which were a little loose but not
>falling out by any means.
Greg, reach up on the top right side of the pumpkin. There is a little
vent you can feel (but not see) that gets clogged with goo over the years.
Just by wiggling it around you can clear it out and often stop or minimize
a diff leak.
>There is a drain plug on the side of the diff.
>Is this where you put new gear lube in?
Yes.
>Also, what weight gear lube is
>recommended for these spitfires.
SAE 90, per the Bentley manual.
>Thanks in advance.
You're Welcomed.
Atwell Haines
'79 Spitfire
Succasunna, NJ USA
"Honk if you love peace and quiet."
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