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[Eddie W]

I've seen the Redline oil mentioned on the forum before for use in the gearbox. This oil has just become available in NZ and I wondered if anybody had firsthand experience of it in their gearbox. Does it improve the change,synchros etc. The light oil is listed as being 75W140 and I was worried that the heavier end of the rating might make the change very stiff. Any feedback would be most appreciated.
Regards Eddie
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[munro]

Eddie,

I don't have first hand experience, but a few I know have used redline gearbox oils with good results - from a Triumph network I use. It seems popular with racers too.

Here are some web sites you could look at for technical information:

www.redlineoil.com/products_gearlubricants.asp
www.redlineoil.co.uk/first.htm
www.cobraclub.com/html/tech_tips.shtml

The second link has simple guidance on selection of which Redline product to go for.

I have a dodgy 2nd synchro in my 88 33 and was tempted to use Redline to improve, but it is quite expensive here in UK - let us know the result. Good luck.

Munro.

[Eddie W]

Hi Munro, thanks for that. Most informative. I will now assimilate the info and make a choice. It would appear that the 75W90NS is the ideal as it is designed to handle steel synchros as well as bronze. Will report.
Regards Eddie
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[Guest]

hi eddie simon from uk with rally sud . i use the oil in my rally car 75w90ns . it is expensive but so is rebuilding gearbox . i also when building car went to local scrapyard and got alloy finned sump off 145 alfa and put on to my sud box . ihave used the car once so far and giving the gearbox alot of grief and every change silky smooth. to answer a earlier question you asked me i dont have a lsd in box but there is a guy over here who makes them (gripper diffs) they are about £650 in our money for a new one . hope this helps simon