LadyG

Living in a house is easier

Yep, I bought enuff ATF for eight years, though I may not survive 2020 .... am gobsmacked that racing is closed, it's just hell, I have run out of hobbies / diversions, would go to Marina Club, but it might be shut.

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I spoke to Newgate this a.m., dexron 2, no quibble!

Looking on Ebay and Google, 5l Dexron 2 is about £17.99 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ATF-DII-DEXRON-2-Automatic-Transmission-Power-Steering-Fluid-Oil-5-Litre-5L/250521939447?hash=item3a54456df7:g:BQYAAOSwkYpcp3FL It seems that Dexron 2 is not a single brand, but is a description for transmission fluid/oil. The stuff I purchased https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUTOMATIC-AUTO-GEARBOX-TRANSMISSION-FLUID-MERCEDES-ATF-DEXRON-2-FEBI08971/362163900303? seems to be same spec, but dearer, much dearer.

Gsf Atf Dexron Vi 1l I take the 1l to be 1 litre I've looked on their website for car parts, no sign of the Getriebbeol DCTF-1 I started off asking for Transmission Fluid for PRM 120, and I still don't understand why I may not have the right stuff, esp as they sell Dextron. I can't get their site search to produce any results, which I think replicates some of the problems the first lad found. UPDATE From Newgate: Dexron 2, change annualy. I'll get a refund. Problem is not the £15 for this change, but next year I need to spend another £15 as I will have some left over, then again ad infinitum as I don't want to mix oils.

I''ve checked payment, it was £15 exactly, I did not ask price of 5l, which seemed excessive, but not if I need to change at same time as engine and filter. #Cue call to Newage!

Transmission (Getriebe) Mechanics Description A transmission is a machine in a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of the power. Often the term transmission refers simply to the gearbox that uses gears and gear trains to provide speed and torque conversions from a rotating power source to another device. Wikipedia On the label it does say "gear oil", and it is made in Germany. When I bought my filters and alternator belt, I did ask if they were cheapos, but was assured they only sell good quality stuff, trade prices too, Well done SAS Autoparts [no connection]

I don't know, obviously, but it's quite a busy operation and as I was there for 30 minutes, I can confirm they deal with fleet operators, cars, trucks and so on, four guys in sales, others in the warehouse, plus deliveries, part of a group with four depots in Yorkshire. They will order stuff not in stock,, the main man tried to find a specialist ATF for marine PRM 120m but it seems not to exist, maybe 'cos it is relatively light in engineering terms.

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No bog rolls, but I bought a multimeter, with instruction!

Ok, been to local auto shoppe, some knowlegeable guys in there. They checked online and on phone, spent half an hour on this one, it seems they expected red or maybe yellow oil, anyway their stuff is sort of blue, one bottle had a red flash on label, t'other blue, I paid under a fiver, and got a printout as the above .pdf "Use transmission fluid". It's Getriebbeol DCTF-1 febi [manufacturer]

Just had a glass .............. how long............. ......?

Yep, it is same blue paint as engine, but no mention of ATF anywhere, but I will be using API CCin engine. The paperwork I have specifies API CD, I will get some ATF, will any stuff do ? [joking] The owners handbook [pristine circa 2002], suggests oil in g/box to be changed same timescale as engine, is this eccesive in a canal boat?

Made in Coventry. I do now have the manual/parts list / fitting instructions for the 120, PRM Marine transmissions. It says use same oil viscosity as engine, I translated this as same oil? There is a loose brass thing on topside .... breather valve. There is a big brass nut on top, dipstick. There should be drain nut, lower case, looking at diagram, this has a bonded seal ? The engine has had little use / servicing, last few years, probably semi synthetic oil, whick looks very clean, I thought I could warm it up then change engine oil, filter, warm it up and change g/box ? Or take it out for a good blast for an hour to remove anything nasty.

I am gearing up for an oil change, Isuzu 4LB33 plus a PRM120 gearbox. I've got Classic oil [CC] and a filter, any tips? Not sure what breather pipes look like. Also the gauze on dolly for fuel tank looks painted over. EDIT no manuals !

Come to East Riding, same day appointments, only two cases.

I think they assume everyone lives like they do .... tubes, taxis, planes and trains. I will still be popping out on my bike, just not socialising, not using public transport. The problem is I have been living like a hermit since xmas to avoid getting another cold, so I'm afraid I will be getting on my boat and getting out of here. I will be ordering as much as I can from my Doc, should have enough for three months. Another visit to Lidl for two months supply of booze. I don't know if you remember "care in the community", lots of mentally challenged people kicked out on the streets, it's the same idea, "the community" will rally round. What do you suggest?

I found it from laptop, will try the phone thing for the other photo .. it's for my BS/C