Kingster Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Agree that a decent box will transform the car (as noted on your other thread Ian) - my newly installed BGH E6 is superb! Can't believe the difference it makes to the drivability, every gear feels just perfectly spaced now, rather than frustratingly wrong! I just have to get used to 'not' going for 2nd the instant the car moves any more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanto Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 This is probably more suitable in the Tech Section, but what ratios did you go for and what ratio diff do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrustyjust Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Dont put EP oil in it. it makes it baulky in the gears until it warms up. Voice of experience here !! Its not the rear prop seal running down the underside of the box ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonPeffers Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 My type 9 box, filled with red ATF, has a slight leak and hard to tell exactly where it's from. Possibly a seal or even the bellhousing to gearbox paper gasket failed. It's been like this for the last 12,000 miles and just gets a slight top-up every Spring. A little oil (like blood) can look a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 23 minutes ago, dpeffers said: A little oil (like blood) can look a lot. Certainly can! Mine sprung a gearbox leak at a recently track day, completely covered most of a garage, but had only lost 200ml (out of 1.5L). Only became apparent because the oil got extra hot, thin, and started sloshing about a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 58 minutes ago, Yanto said: This is probably more suitable in the Tech Section, but what ratios did you go for and what ratio diff do you have? 5th: 0.825 4th: 1.0 3rd: 1.26 2nd: 1.81 1st: 2.83 Diff: 3.92 Wheels 15" (195/50) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamperMan Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Might me worth checking the little hole on the top of the inspection plate is clear and not been painted over etc... if so it would cause the box to pressure and leak... I thought mine sprang a leak at silverstone a few weeks back, turned out to be the engine catch tank was full... as some one said a small leak goes a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogyoch Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 18 hours ago, Yanto said: I fear that might have already happened, there is a slight judder when pulling away if first, although not every time. Oh dear. Box out....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanto Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Bogyoch said: Oh dear. Box out....... Later, later, it's going to last, it had better last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsechris Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 6 hours ago, Thrustyjust said: Dont put EP oil in it. it makes it baulky in the gears until it warms up. Voice of experience here !! Its not the rear prop seal running down the underside of the box ? Yep, GL4 only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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