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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 05:26 PM
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St Vincent?....

What are you on?


Dump the Scoob - get an open top jeep - drink tequila, have a barbie, **** women and go to the beach forchrissake!!!!

Its minus 40 degress here!!!!


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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 05:21 PM
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Hi,
I have a 1994 WRX, I would like to know the correct oil to be used in the gearbox.

I stripped 3rd gear and the 3rd gear syncro, which I think was a result of the incorrect gear oil. I used Esso 80w -90 in my gearbox which I think caused the problem.

Someone told me that I should use a thicker oil. Can you advise the advantages and disadvantages of the thick and thin oil.

Also, do you think i should mix two different oils?
I'm living in St. Vincent in the caribbean if you would like to know the weather condition.

I got a used gearbox that i'm about to install, but I would liketo know what sort of oil i should use.
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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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LOL@Marlaka!

About to change my gearbox oil when the shop restocks..

Most people on here seem to use Castrol Syntrax 75W90.

Not sure what difference the heat there would make..

I believe the spec is 75W90...

JGM
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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 06:54 PM
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Hi JGM
Dave West (Princes Risbourgh 4WD) uses a gearbox oil specialy developed for Scoobs made by Shell, which is very good. Unfortunatly I don't have any other details. Perhaps someone can post them later
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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 10:35 PM
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tell me what type you want. mail me an air ticket and i will bring it and pour it in for you (2 week stay will be fine and i don't have to fly 1st class)
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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 10:46 PM
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Christ almighty what are you on about.Just buy some high quality Ganga and dip your toe in the sea.Forget about Scooby's.LOL.U lucky bloke.
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 12:33 PM
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You guys have this thing like a joke.

I seriously would like to know what type of oil to use.

I'm getting a used box this week, so I would really like your help on the oil.

Also, do you know what might have caused the problem with the 3rd gear stripping.

Can you guys please the read the topic and help me with the problem.
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 01:17 PM
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If you post in the correct forum then you might get more technical replies.

HTH.
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 11:21 PM
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What more do you want??

75W90 is the grade and you want something like Castrol Syntrax which is made for Japanese gearboxes.. or Steve says there is a Shell oil.. or there is Redline oil too..

Castrols website is HERE if it is a help.

JGM
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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 11:25 PM
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i wasn't joking you pay the airfare i will come and fit it
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 11:33 AM
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You guys have this thing like a joke.

I seriously would like to know what type of oil to use.

I'm getting a used box this week, so I would really like your help on the oil.

Also, do you know what might have caused the problem with the 3rd gear stripping.

Can you guys please the read the topic and help me with the problem.
Thought people in sunnier climates were supposed to be happier
Obviously NOT the case

3rd gear a bit prone to stripping. I know mine did and that's what the dealer said. Oh, that was after he said... and I quote "I wouldn't bother with the extended warranty as these things are bombproof"

Hope this helps and if not then who cares as you sound a real grump
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