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5 GT Turbo Another Red Renault 5 GT Turbo On It's Way Back To The Road
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Leigh5t
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Yes mate, it stinks!Gearbox oil sure has a distinctive aroma, just a bit annoying but better now and fixed than on a decent run somewhere in the future
It’s just one of those things. I’ve covered it in some absorbent granules/cat litter type stuff for now. To be honest, it’s less of a pain in the arse than the water leaking in!
I’m just surprised a Renault has held on to that much oil for all these years!
Leigh5t
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Interesting. Are they interchangeable?Thanks for the tip though. I’ll make sure I fully drain it and replace with whatever is recommended
. Actually, maybe the car spat it out!
DaveL485
Staff member
Not really. Will it work, yes, is it ideal, no!
Saying that I wouldnt say use recommended oils anyway - old oil specs and tech. Use modern synthetics, 5w50 for engine for this era and 75w80 synthetic for gearbox. Note this is my personal preference, i'm sure others have other opinions!
Leigh5t
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Great, thanks for the info.
Steve Swan
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Modern, non hypoid, non bevel drive, use any thin Piss. The lighter the oil the longer the synchros last. ATF has enough EP properties to look after the gears. To be fair a good 75 synthetic would be a better technical solution.
There's no shearing forces to contend with so big EP number not reqired.
There's no shearing forces to contend with so big EP number not reqired.
Leigh5t
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Thanks for this, Steve. When I get round to it, I’ll drop the remaining oil and refill with decent quality synthetic 75, as per yours and Dave’s recommendation. I’m pretty sure I’m going to drop the engine before it goes back on the road to give it a once over. Is there anything I should check with the gearbox too, whilst it’s out? Cheers.
Steve Swan
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If it was quiet and free shifting, then it should be fine. Probably worth doing the driveshaft oilseals (if they are easy to replace) and the shifter oilseal if there is any signs of leaks. That will be on the top of the box, so shouldn't leak anyway, one of the things they got right designwise on newer boxes is to put the holes above the oil level ....
Leigh5t
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Cheers @Steve Swan .Noted.
Brigsy
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Selector seal is gearbox strip down to fit in jb/jc. Every one ive seen has leaked too, some drippers, some gushers
Leigh5t
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Poetic
DaveL485
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Steve Swan
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In that case, if it ain't Gushing don't fix it.....
clarky_gtt
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I had a lovely original gearbox, but thought as I was going balls deep on my restoration I might as well have it rebuilt. The worst thing I have ever done. It now leaks and pisses me off. If it ain't broke...paint it and make it look nice 
Leigh5t
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This should just be general life advice!
clarky_gtt
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Definitely. It didn't leak before! Now it does. And I'm £500 lighter for the troubles
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