> Secondly, the best mechanism I have found for filling the gearbox (and/or
> diff) is to use a small handpump. I have a small hand vacuum pump (a
> "MityVac") that I purchased at Walmart for about $25. It is available from
> various mail order companies for around $35-40, if there isn't a Walmart near
> you. I had originally bought it for brake/clutch bleeding. (It can be used
> to pull fluid out of a bleed screw.) Similarly, I have used it to suck the
> old oil of the differential (no drain plug on the late TR6). It can also be
> used in "reverse" to pump fluid, either into the gearbox or the differential.
>
> The kit I have came with sufficient clear tubing (3' or so) to pump fluid up
> into the diff or gearbox. I would highly suggest this tool, or something
> similar for this kind of task.
Thanks Ken,
I think you got hold of the wrong end of the stick...
I already use a pump action oil can with tubing to get the oil in to the box,
the problem is getting access to the filler hole in the first place - There is
no chance of getting to it from the ground, and I don't exactly like the idea
of four axle stands.
Sorry for any confusion,
Chris.
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