Re: OD

[frank krajewski <frankk@intap.net>]

Charley: Page 73 of the Bentley Complete Official MGB 1975-1980, copyroght
1980 states "NOTE: SAE 90 Hypoid oil is also suitable for use in the
gearbox, with ot without overdrive....." Need I say more?
Frank

Charley & Peggy Robinson wrote:

> Hi Frank,
>
>   Who says that those guys are more knowledgeable about this particular
> matter?  I am no chemist but niether are they.  Also, that suggestion
> someone made about the manuals being written before there were detergent
> oils is hogwash.  Look, I just researched three manuals.  Bentley,
> Haynes and Chilton.  The Haynes is for '62 - '80 models.  I found no
> recommendation for 90 weight oil in the gearbox and none for
> non-detergent motor oil either.  Are you going by what someone on the
> list said or can you quote me chapter and verse.  I tend to look things
> up, not take what someone else says for granted.
>
>   Cheers,
>
>   CR