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Additive or no additive ?
« on: 27 May 2012, 21:58:56 »
Hi guys and girls I am going to be changing the prop shaft seal on my 3.2 manual I am going to have to top the gear oil up anyway just want your advice as to wether or not to use a additive like moly slip ect as the box is a bit noisy and the gear shift a bit hit and miss ?
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Re: Additive or no additive ?
« Reply #1 on: 27 May 2012, 22:13:05 »
Manual or auto?
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Re: Additive or no additive ?
« Reply #2 on: 28 May 2012, 02:37:17 »
Quote from: bigtow on 27 May 2012, 21:58:56
Hi guys and girls I am going to be changing the prop shaft seal on my 3.2 manual I am going to have to top the gear oil up anyway just want your advice as to wether or not to use a additive like moly slip ect as the box is a bit noisy and the gear shift a bit hit and miss ?
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Re: Additive or no additive ?
« Reply #3 on: 28 May 2012, 09:16:25 »
The answer is no and yes I have got a seal  :y
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Re: Additive or no additive ?
« Reply #4 on: 28 May 2012, 09:59:08 »
thanks mark may i ask why you don't recommend it ?
 
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Re: Additive or no additive ?
« Reply #5 on: 28 May 2012, 12:04:21 »
Quote from: bigtow on 28 May 2012, 09:59:08
thanks mark may i ask why you don't recommend it ?

As its not needed when using a good oil.  :y
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Re: Additive or no additive ?
« Reply #6 on: 28 May 2012, 12:54:10 »
what is the correct oil and how much do they hold ?
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Re: Additive or no additive ?
« Reply #7 on: 28 May 2012, 21:34:42 »
Quote from: bigtow on 28 May 2012, 02:37:17
Quote from: bigtow on 27 May 2012, 21:58:56
Hi guys and girls I am going to be changing the prop shaft seal on my 3.2 manual I am going to have to top the gear oil up anyway just want your advice as to wether or not to use a additive like moly slip ect as the box is a bit noisy and the gear shift a bit hit and miss ?

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