What oil for GKN diff in my Griffith

What oil for GKN diff in my Griffith

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Barreti

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6,680 posts

238 months

Monday 9th February 2009
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Hi chaps,

Spotted a little leak from the diff seal while I've been grovelling around under it. Nothing to worry about for this year but I don't know how much oil I've lost so I might as well drop the lot out and refill while I've got easy access with the body lifted.
Can anyone recommend an oil for the GKN diff and how much I should get?
Its got a drain on the bottom and a refill plug on the offside if thats any use.

Ta thumbup
Ian

LordGrover

33,549 posts

213 months

Monday 9th February 2009
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Just spoke to Richard at Dulford's - he's just used Hypoid (HD) 75/90 in mine.

Barreti

Original Poster:

6,680 posts

238 months

Monday 9th February 2009
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Thanks LG, I'll look that stuff up. thumbup

lawfield eng

37 posts

187 months

Monday 9th February 2009
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75/90 are gearbox oil numbers not diff you need 80/140 to gain max protection
Regards Brian
LordGrover said:
Just spoke to Richard at Dulford's - he's just used Hypoid (HD) 75/90 in mine.

Johno

8,431 posts

283 months

Monday 9th February 2009
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Alright mate . . . This is what I've been using for the last 3-4yrs. Excellent stuff.

Millers CRX LS 80/140 BM

Make sure your diff is draining now, tilt it up and let it drain over a couple of days to get everything out of it. Run a magnet round in it to make sure you've not got any bigger bits floating about and then fill with the above.



Edited by Johno on Monday 9th February 23:01

rev-erend

21,421 posts

285 months

Monday 9th February 2009
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lawfield eng said:
75/90 are gearbox oil numbers not diff you need 80/140 to gain max protection
Regards Brian
LordGrover said:
Just spoke to Richard at Dulford's - he's just used Hypoid (HD) 75/90 in mine.
I would agree ..

Just taken a look at Opie oils site and it recomments 2 oils for the final drive (diff) for a Griff / Chim :

Castrol SAF-XJ 75w-140 fully synthetic final drive lubricant

or

Amsoil Synthetic SEVERE Gear Oil 75w-140 (SVO)

LordGrover

33,549 posts

213 months

Tuesday 10th February 2009
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Apologies if that's the case but I definitely asked him what he'd put in my diff.

rev-erend

21,421 posts

285 months

Tuesday 10th February 2009
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LordGrover said:
Apologies if that's the case but I definitely asked him what he'd put in my diff.
Guess he's after some repeat business hehe


LordGrover

33,549 posts

213 months

Tuesday 10th February 2009
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He and I obviously had wires crossed - I had both gearbox and diff replaced so that's probably where any confusion came about. Anyhoo, he's dropping my Griff back tomorrow so I'll ask again.

Johno

8,431 posts

283 months

Tuesday 10th February 2009
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I have to agree you do want 140 viscosity in the final drive unit as it takes such a pounding . .

LordGrover

33,549 posts

213 months

Wednesday 11th February 2009
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Richard's just dropped off my Griff - v happy I am too. thumbup

He confirmed there was no misunderstanding - HD90 is correct. It's what is recommended in my manual:



... and it feels just fine. cool

Maybe the others are thinking BTR Salisbury diff?

That Daddy

18,966 posts

222 months

Wednesday 11th February 2009
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rev-erend said:
lawfield eng said:
75/90 are gearbox oil numbers not diff you need 80/140 to gain max protection
Regards Brian
LordGrover said:
Just spoke to Richard at Dulford's - he's just used Hypoid (HD) 75/90 in mine.
I would agree ..

Just taken a look at Opie oils site and it recomments 2 oils for the final drive (diff) for a Griff / Chim :

Castrol SAF-XJ 75w-140 fully synthetic final drive lubricant

or

Amsoil Synthetic SEVERE Gear Oil 75w-140 (SVO)
Rev,i am using the Castrol SAF-XJ 75w-140 fully synthetic in my GKN unit must say the slight whine i had seems less since using it wink