nicky4tl
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Hello all,
Antoinette (1983 R4 tl bizarrely unrusty) has just passed ner 85000 mile. The manual as I recall mentioned changing the gearbox lubricant at 60000 i think. We've had her since 50000 and never changed it. A mechanic told us to leave well enough alone and that changing the oil might create problems. He said there was enough oil in there but that it was rather grey.
So does anyone have any recommendations for me? I dont like the idea of driving around with a grey paste of metal particles for lubricant but really havent a clue about these things.
One other thing. Antoinette has no rust in her chassis, suspension mountings or floor. Ive changed two front wings and a door and one rear panel is pretty holy but nothing structural. Is there anything i should do to keep her chassis safe seeing as shes made it this far?
Thanks in advance.
Nicky
Antoinette (1983 R4 tl bizarrely unrusty) has just passed ner 85000 mile. The manual as I recall mentioned changing the gearbox lubricant at 60000 i think. We've had her since 50000 and never changed it. A mechanic told us to leave well enough alone and that changing the oil might create problems. He said there was enough oil in there but that it was rather grey.
So does anyone have any recommendations for me? I dont like the idea of driving around with a grey paste of metal particles for lubricant but really havent a clue about these things.
One other thing. Antoinette has no rust in her chassis, suspension mountings or floor. Ive changed two front wings and a door and one rear panel is pretty holy but nothing structural. Is there anything i should do to keep her chassis safe seeing as shes made it this far?
Thanks in advance.
Nicky