Probably a daft question, but is it humanly possible to get to the gearbox filler/level plug from below, even using a lift if necessary, rather than lifting the carpets?
My reason for asking this is that I have just fitted a beautiful but totally impractical interior in biscuit, including the carpet. Any oily marks would break my heart! I've fitted a remote brake fluid reservoir to avoid (or at least minimise) having to lift the driver side carpet, and I intend to lubricate the steering rack by injecting oil in the gaiters rather than via the nipple in the passenger side floor.
Gearbox filler access
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Re: Gearbox filler access
Nice carpet but i can't see how you will fill the gearbox from bellow the filler plug is virtually on top of the box good luck.
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Re: Gearbox filler access
If you lift out the passenger carpet to remove the rubber floor plug to access the gearbox filler, how will you get oil on carpet?
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Re: Gearbox filler access
Yes, just get the carpets out the way with clean hands, be careful when filling (use a funnel), mop up any drips afterwards, and make sure your hands are scrupulously clean before replacing the carpet......
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Some people seem to be naturally clean and tidy, some just seem to make a mess whatever they do. Guess which type I am...
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Re: Gearbox filler access
Yes, you can, I use a Sealey-AK47-Suction-Syringe and a 2-post lift.
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Re: Gearbox filler access
Thanks, that sounds like a possible way forward.
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Re: Gearbox filler access
£8 and a bit off Amazon.