Type 9 Gearbox problems

[ACaterhamCalledFern]

I've not tried to drain the gearbox oil yet as I've not had time. 

I will make a quick video on where to find the drain plug if I can. I think lighting and space might be a bit of an issue, but I'll give it a go. I'm sure it would help others in the future if I can.

 

Thanks

James

[ScottR400D]

#25 The plug is already out JK so a matter of sucking out the oil and refilling. Tight and messy but that's not unusual. 

[BigCol]

Think Mazda 'boxes were used from latter part of 2013 (mine's an early 2013 car with a Ford Type 9 'box which doesn't have a drain plug but is need of an oil change which I am not looking forward to!)

[Spuddy Supersport]

I've just done my gearbox oil change on a type 9 box. getting the plug out i used a 3/8 allen key cut down instead of the 10mm. it gave a little extra clearance which helped when try to engage it.

Putting the plug back in was really hard at first, but i then used a small length of 8mm tube to aid holding the plug. this left the thread clear so i could lightly get some grips on it. This was enough to get the thread started, i then pulled out the tube and carried on with the allen key.

This may be helpfull to others.

[Englishmaninwales]

 

Just fitted this and calibrated the dipstick. No more fiddling about with the tapered plug!