[DML] Re: Manual Transmission Fluid

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On a 20 + year old car it is a GOOD idea to replace ALL of the fluids.
This includes the washer fluid, brake fluid, clutch fluid, trans, and
engine (oil and coolant). In the case of the manual transmission you
just have to drain the old oil and refill with fresh 85-90W gear oil.
Some may recomend Redline or a synthetic but it really isn't
necessary. My advice is to drive the car to warm up the oil so it
drains easily and puts all the dirt into suspension so when you drain
it all the stuff comes out easily. If the seals are not leaking then
they don't have to be replaced. Maybe he was refering to INSPECTING
the C/V boots. As long as you are under the car they should be
inspected and replaced if cracked or torn. It is also not a bad idea,
again, to take them apart, clean, and lubricate them.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "EJ Chambers" <marmieej@xxxx> wrote:
> Hello:
> 
> As I am planning and moving forward with the repairs and upgrades on
> my DeLorean, the issue of changing out the fluid in my manual
> transmission. After attempting to do some research on this subject, I
> am in still need of advice. Do I really need to do this procedure?
> 
> The car sat unmoved for close to 20 years. When I removed the oil that
> was in the vehicle when I first got it, the oil had somewhat
> seperated. Would this happen also to the transmission fluid?
> 
> If I do need to go ahead and change the fluid, is there any other
> activites I need to perform when doing this? I believe I remember
> seeing an older post by DMCJoe stating that I needed to replace my
> rubber seals, etc when doing this procedure.
> 
> Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!
> 
> Thanks,
> Ej
> Vin 4475




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