ACaterhamCalledFern Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 HiI have a type 9 gearbox and I was wondering if it is possible to change the oil in it? ThanksJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted February 18, 2023 Area Representative Share Posted February 18, 2023 Yes. Pump out the old and refill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACaterhamCalledFern Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 Hi PaulThanks for replying so quickly. I think I can see a plug on the passenger side. ThanksJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanRo Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 That's the one. It's tricky to get it out, requiring a cut down allen key or similar method. It can seem like it will never go back in but patience and a methodical approach does work. The oil can then be sucked out with a pump or oil syringe (which didn't work for me). I did use the Sealey oil syringe as a sort of funnel, to refill it from above. I believe you can take the top plate off to do it, although I haven't. There's info available with a search. I have a cut down Allen key, which you are welcome to borrow, if you are anywhere near Guildford. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 There was a low flying article several years ago where someone installed a brass plumbing fitting in the lid to enable level checking with a dip stick, easy top up and oil extraction with a pela pump. Quaife sell an ally top cover with a similar arrangement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACaterhamCalledFern Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 Thank you all I will try and find the low flying article. I'm thinking about drilling a hole in the passenger footwell to make access easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 If yours is a metric chassis there is a chassis tube close to where you would drill for the hole - or at least there was on my K series. I decided against it and used the cut down Allen key method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 At 6'1" I have largeish hands and never felt the need to drill a hole in the tunnel. Cut down allen key with a bit of tube slipped over for extra leverage / get knuckles away from danger.I also have a very old castrol gear oil bottle where there is a tube that extends down into the bottom of the bottle. Holding the bottle upright, squeezing it forces oil upwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Geoff Brown Posted February 19, 2023 Area Representative Share Posted February 19, 2023 For Type 9 filler one can only create an access hole in an 'Imperial' chassis. As correctly stated above a chassis bar gets in the way if a 'Metric' chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy the 7th Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 If using a cut down allen key. Use a ratchet ring spanner and put a bit of insulting tape on the cut down allen and push it into the spanner so that it doesn't keep dropping out of the spanner (how do I know ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 #10 .... But if using a ratchet ring spanner, check the hex piece is short enough to be able to unscrew the plug all the way, otherwise you will end up with it jammed against the tunnel side or chassis with no way to screw it back in. Unless you have a switch reversible ratchet spanner !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted February 19, 2023 Area Representative Share Posted February 19, 2023 My car is imperial K series and a chassis member prevents making hole to access gearbox plug. I think it depends on chassis type and engine fitted as some configurations have engine (and gearbox) in a slightly different position.LADS Top Tip. Its best to use an oil can with a bit of plastic tube attached for topping up,oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 When I say cut down allen key I mean using a shortened allen key rather than the bit I've cut off! No risk of getting it jammed in and immovable, between the box and chassis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 #13 .... I was referring to post #10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Me too :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerial_stu Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 If the type 9 is the Mazda 5 speed, I recently made a video of me doing this job.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted February 19, 2023 Area Representative Share Posted February 19, 2023 No. Type 9 is Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACaterhamCalledFern Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 Sorry I've been in the garage all day doing jobs. Thank you for all of your comments. It sounds like a shortened Allen key is the best then. #12 I like that idea.I dont know if its best to just top up the oil (if that's needed) or to try to suck all the oil out. ThanksJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptr_drvr Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 The guide is October 2010 lowflying Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACaterhamCalledFern Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 Thank you Pete I really appreciate you finding that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Thanks Paul, just ordered one - £6.29 from eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR400D Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 When did CC start fitting the Mazda 'box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted February 28, 2023 Member Share Posted February 28, 2023 "When did CC start fitting the Mazda 'box?"2014?"All Geared Up": Interview with Simon Lambert in Low Flying January 2015.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR400D Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Thanks JK. Going to help a mate change oil in box and diff. It's a 2013 car. Turns out it has a T9 box and BMW diff. I've only done 6 speed before so it'll be a new one for me. Not the diff, I've done a little bit on them............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 1, 2023 Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 Pretty similar to the 6 speed. Biggest problem is removing the filler plug with the restricted space to the adjacent panel. Check if someone has made an access hole. I use a stub of hex key with a ratchet spanner that can be reversed with a little lever. The wonderful Alcester Racing Sevens notes were on the Wayback Machine but now I can't find them...Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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