G50/50 Cleaning

[Mjpmark]

Guy,

Ive just got hold of a G50/50 in great condition but it could do with a lick of paint to make it nice a shinny. However how do i plug the hole to stop oil leaking all over the place.?

The hole in question is on top of the casing.

Just need to flip it over etc.

Mark

[60mph]

Hi Mark

It's probrably best to drain the oil out and save it . After that you can rest the box on 3 bricks , bell housing down , so it doesn't pivot on the input shaft . Also you shouldn't rest it on this shaft as it may damage the input bearing . Degrease thoroughly then use brush on etch primer otherwise , being aluminium the paint will flake off . Then use a non cellulose based enamel and brush on , otherwise it will disolve and pull the etch paint . Cellulose based paint can be sprayed on sparingly or it will run and pull the etch .

If the oil is 3.5 litres and clean I should reuse it as the wrong oil can ruin the crownwheel and pinion .

My Audi has a similar box and there is no service interval for the oil . The oil has done 208,000 miles and is clean .

Frank

[Mjpmark]

Thanks Frank

I did try cleaning it before i came on hols, but whilst sunning myself i was going through the potential probs i may have when returning.
I think its fair to say i can cross this one off.
Thanks Again.
Cheers - mark