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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - midget 1500 gearbox oil

hi everyone. can anyone tell me what oil i need to top up the gearbox and rear axel on my midget 1500. also any tips on how to do them would be a huge help. thanks.
roy judd

Can't remember the oil weight, someone will be able to tell you soon enough though. or do a search of the archives.
As for getting it in there, I use one of these:
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/29430/Van-Car-Accessories/Mechanics-Tools/Oil-Suction-Gun

The trick is to unscrew the end and pour the oil in, reattach the end and then pump it slowly into your 'box. repeat until it dribbles out of the filler hole.
Remember to remove the filler plug before you remove the drain plug, just in case!

-Craig
C Robertson

Nice trick in Haynes

to top-up only......... SAE90EP
to refill (from empty?) SAE80EP


capacity 1.5 imp pints (1.75 US pints) (0.85 litre)

hth
bill sdgpm

I've got Haynes covered, I use Lucas HD 80/90.

Use a good quality 90W in both & you're good to go.

As far as filling, I use a pump that screws right on to the top of the gear oil jug...just pump 'til it runs out the filler hole!


Dave Rhine ('78 1500)

thanks for the tips everyone.i give it a go in the morning.
roy judd

This thread was discussed on 25/03/2010

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