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  1. 13th November 2008, 06:16 PM #1
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    73 Lt95 Gearbox Oil

    Hi all , having scoured all the Info on this and came to the conclusion that i should use VMX 80 in the TC and GB I then did .
    My beast is a 73 that i've Renovated (body wise ) and when i surprisingly got my Roadworthy last week (she's been sitting for 6 months ) decided after her first long run (200k ) decided to drop the oils in the Diffs / Swivels and
    Gearbox / Transfer . The oil in the LT 95 look a bit Green but thick . It now seems a lot more noisy / clattery / rattly . I added moreys with both fills and have checked the levels and is ok . Sorry to ramble or should I put 20/50 in which is what i imagine was in before .
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  2. 13th November 2008, 07:09 PM #2
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    they usually run a 15/30 or a 15/40 depending on whats in the engine..........

    they do alright on anything from ATF through to 15/45 Ive never run anything thicker in them.

    if its rattley, its probabley bearings or the suzi pushing it....
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  3. 13th November 2008, 07:31 PM #3
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    I blew my work van up on tuesday so maybe a bit paronoid as I have to use my barely ready Weekend Rangie as my work beast .
    She just seems alot more rattly after i changed the oil .
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  4. 13th November 2008, 07:39 PM #4
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    I converted my '82 Rangie from auto to LT95 last christmas and filled the freshly cleaned out box with VMX80. Wasn't reco'ed just tidied up. Is a bit noisy but hasn't missed a beat. Seems to go ok for me!
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  5. 13th November 2008, 07:47 PM #5
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    Mine always went OK on 20-50 oil as that is what is recommended.
    VMX 80 is a single grade so may be thicker when cold, and the Moreys worries me a bit.
    The oil pump shaft can shear on a cold morning if the oil is too thick, and that can make the box noisier and rattly. Hmmmmm.
    Just keep the transfer with the same stuff as they exchange bodily fluids.

    I once put Penrite 20-60 in and that was OK until it warmed then I couldnt change gear.
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  6. 13th November 2008, 07:56 PM #6
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    Thanks Blk Night and Range Blitzer , have blown up a Bullet Proof Toyota Hiace van this week and have to resort to the beast for my livelyhood so am a bit concerned . But whatever , I saved her from the crusher , she might save me !
    Meanwhile
    Anyone got a Donk for a 93 Hiace 2.4 Petrol (Cash Waiting )
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  7. 13th November 2008, 08:04 PM #7
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    Am expecting the worst (as that's the only way ) so if i've done the damage its already done . Maybe i'll bung in some half decent 20/50 and hope for the best .
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    Quote Originally Posted by Garfy View Post
    Thanks Blk Night and Range Blitzer , have blown up a Bullet Proof Toyota Hiace van this week and have to resort to the beast for my livelyhood so am a bit concerned . But whatever , I saved her from the crusher , she might save me !
    Meanwhile
    Anyone got a Donk for a 93 Hiace 2.4 Petrol (Cash Waiting )
    Thanks Gareth
    Just sold a 22R
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  9. 13th November 2008, 08:13 PM #9
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  10. 13th November 2008, 08:17 PM #10
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    I found VMX 80 too thin for my newly reco LT95 it changed better but was noisier I reverted back to synthetic engine oil to be honest.
    The other thing VMX 80 is very thin and it leaked profusely despite only just being reconditioned.
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