The 'E' Type Forum

Many thanks David.
I shall take serious note of all you have said. I shall start by draining the box and refilling etc.etc.

I WILL OF COURSE, keep an eye on that speedometer also !!!

Thanks again, this has been most helpful to me I assure you.

John.

Thank you David. Food for serious thought certainly. I didn't know that Derek Watson box is no longer supplying these boxes. Is this because of problems similar to yours do you know? When yours failed, did the box lock up on you? I have to say, I'm more than a little concerned at the prospect of tha...

Hello David, Again, Thank you. I will do as you suggest and drain the mix overnight and then refill with the recommended A.T.F. As a further precaution, I think I will empty again after a few miles and refill again just to be on the safe side. You're right of course, that given the millions of pound...

Hello again David, Thank you once again for your interest and reply. Ulryks advice was specifically in regard to my friends T5 box and not his own design of box. My friend tells me that Ulryk used to sell T5 boxes supplied by "The Driven Man" and advised him on the 50/50 mix around that time. My own...

Hello David, Thank you for your reply. I was given this 50/50 mix information by a friend. He himself had been advised to do this by Ulryk at E Type Fabs. Just wanted to check it all out and get peoples view on this. If anyone else has any thoughts, I would be grateful. Thanks again for your reply D...

Hello all, Some advice please. I have been advised to fill my 5 speed B.W. T5 box with a 50/50 mixture of Automatic Transmission Fluid and standard gearbox oil. I was told this was because one type was good for the synchro and the other for the bearings. Does anybody have any knowledge or experience...