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No brass syncros in F355?

Discussion in '348/355' started by life@8500, Oct 31, 2005.

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  1. life@8500

    life@8500 Karting

    Feb 22, 2005
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    C Ryan Ramotar
    I did a search but no hits.

    a GL5 is specified for the transaxle and diff.

    I guess this means no yellow metals are used? anyone know for a fact?
     
  2. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 29, 2004
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    Brian Crall

    They are brass. Have had them in my hand.
     
  3. life@8500

    life@8500 Karting

    Feb 22, 2005
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    that strange..isn't it common knowledge that the pressure additives attack the brass? am I missing something? surely ferrari would not spec a gl5 in this case......i will call redline see if they anything to share.
     
  4. life@8500

    life@8500 Karting

    Feb 22, 2005
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    redline stated that their EPS (sulphur compound pressure additive) is used but in a small quantity. they stated it would be ok for long term use in the transaxle. they recommend 75w90NS.

    amsoil made a 75w140 gl5 non corrosive which i had used in past to quell a manual tranny rattle . it's not made anymore it seems...it may have perfect.
     
  5. life@8500

    life@8500 Karting

    Feb 22, 2005
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    Milford,CT
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    C Ryan Ramotar
    and to continue the running monologue.....(what's the saying? ok to talk to yourself but get worried when you start to answer back!)

    called amsoil....the product i used was series 2000 75w140 that was specd gl2-5. not made anymore.

    info relayed to me- any gl5 that has passed 205E and MT1 will be ok for long term use with yellow metal.
     

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