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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by cavallo_nero, Nov 15, 2004.

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  1. cavallo_nero

    cavallo_nero Formula 3

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    #1 cavallo_nero, Nov 15, 2004
    i searched the archives, but could not find info on how to check the fluid level in the 308 tranny. let me know.
    john
     
  2. matteo

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    #2 matteo, Nov 15, 2004
    remove the fill bolt and put your finger in the hole. The fluid should be at bolt hieght.
     
  3. Steve Magnusson

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    #3 Steve Magnusson, Nov 15, 2004
    Check the figure shown in the "Lubricants and Liquids" section of your OM -- as Matt said, it should be up to the bottom of the fill plug treads.
     
  4. jwise

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    #4 jwise, Nov 15, 2004
    And, the car must be level.
     
  5. cavallo_nero

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    #5 cavallo_nero, Nov 15, 2004
    thanks guys.................john

    my finger and the car will be on the level
     
  6. Peter

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    #6 Peter, Nov 16, 2004
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  7. cavallo_nero

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    #7 cavallo_nero, Nov 17, 2004
    thank you for the picture Peter, that helps a lot.
    john
     
  8. PeterS

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    #8 PeterS, Nov 17, 2004
    When I last filled the gearbox, I swore the car was dead-level. I racked it a week later (It was level then!) and I pulled over a half quart out!
     
  9. cavallo_nero

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    #9 cavallo_nero, Nov 17, 2004
    Hey Peter, i did not realize you owned a euro 308, is yours a GTS, mine is a 78 Euro GTS. i have synthetic fluid in the gearbox, i cannot remember what i used way back when. what are you using in there??? do you remember the allen wrench size for the inspection/fill hole?? thanks again. i have a jiffy lube nearby that lets me use their bay for alll my fluid changes - and they do not charge me for it - too cool, as long as i bring in my own fluids. i think they like the attraction my car draws while it is in the bay........
     
  10. jongottschalk

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    #10 jongottschalk, Jul 17, 2014
    12mm for inspection allen. You can see it on the photo on the socket....
     
  11. tatcat

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    #11 tatcat, Jul 17, 2014
    sounds like you've got bad shift shaft seals.
    it allows motor oil into the tranny.
     

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