Gearbox fill point

  1. Newbie Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 29
    #1
    Just removed my strut on my saxo as my wheel bearings gone, just wondering if anyone knows where or has a pic of the gearbox oil fill hole

    Thanks
    Mark
  2. Newbie Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 29
    #2
    EDIT: Incase anyone asks how this is connected when removing the strut the driveshaft got stuck in the hub and very easily came out of the gearbox followed by the oil lol

    Mark
  3. Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Pontefract Posts: 1095 Nissan 200sx s14a Citroen Saxo VTS Austin Mini C
    #3
    there is two of the 8mm square key plugs its the higher of the two if you look at the end of the gearbox you cant miss them
  4. Newbie Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 29
    #4
    Cheers, il have a look tomorrow, now my drives covered in gearbox oil too

    Mark
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182
    #5
    Use the top breather, its easier. But you will need to unscrew the upper most filler plug and fill until oil runs out, to ensure you have 2l in if its not fully drained.
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405
    #6
    Use the breather on top.

    I'd just drain the box off completely and re-fill with 2 Litres of fresh gear oil.
  7. Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 loughborough Posts: 2229 1988 ford fiesta mk2 1.4- 2001 black saxo furio (d
    #7
    use the proper hole. i've NEVER had a problem using the upper of the two plugs on the end of the gearbox.
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182
    #8
    But it usually means you are scrabbling about the floor for those of us without a ramp. Plus you can just hook up one of the squeezy oil bottles with nozzle and leave it to drain down through the breather while you make a cup of tea