--- david <engstrom@tstonramp.com> wrote:
> Subsequent to putting dot3 brake fluid in my
> mk2 I read that it
> will destroy the seals. Is this true?
That's a new one on me. The only compatibility between
fluids that cause problems is Silicon Dot 5, and any
other brake fluid.
> A few
> weeks ago I bought a
> mk2 and think that it is a most remarkable car.
Couldn't agree more - it has a nice sturdy high
revving engine, the rounded back, low bumpers, huge
chrome over riders...
> It
> has been sitting
> outside for the past decade but is in reasonable
> shape- all things
> considered. I have repaired the brakes and have got
> it running. The
> cooling system is full of rust, so that is next.
> I've greased the rear
> axle bearings but am not sure about the front
> suspension bottom joint
> (not wheel bearing) and might need some advice on
> what to use.
The lower swivels use EP90 (gearbox oil GL4)- put some
in a grease gun and pump in until it comes out the
little rubber seal on top of the swivel.
> I will
> also top off (or replace?) the transmission and
> differential fluids but
> am, again, in need of advice as to what to use.
>
Again, EP 90, GL4 spec gear oil, but don't use Hypoid
GL5 spec stuff because it reacts with some of the
bronze bushes in the transmission and diff.
Best of luck, and happy motoring - don't forget to
register your car on the Spitfire Database!
===
Phil Johnson
Club Triumph (UK) Spitfire/GT6 Secretary
http://www.club.triumph.org.uk/
66 Spitfire4 Mk2 FC73949
68 GT6 Mk1 KC13299
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