I need to drain the oil out of the autobox on my breaker but my drain pan doesn't have a drain plug :mad: (I thought it was only NA's that didn't have them?).

From what I can see I need to remove the drain pan bolts and the strainer then drain the oil. Am I going to get a face full of oil when I take the drain pan off or is there more to it?

 

Also, do some TT autos have no drain plug or have I got an N/A autobox/sump pan on my car?

 

Cheers

Dave

I didnt thing the auto box had drain plug, youneed o take off the pan with oil in it and drain it that way...

 

i might be wrong though....

I didnt thing the auto box had drain plug, youneed o take off the pan with oil in it and drain it that way...

 

i might be wrong though....

 

Some do some don't.......

 

........and if your's doesn't then Neil is right - remove the pan!

 

Richard:cool:

Cheers, that's what I was thinking. Is the oil going to come pouring out all over the place though?

LOL yeah prob, depends how steady your hand are.. prob easier with an extra pair... to hold steady as your taking out the bolts....

 

Come on over here we can do both the Zeds together.... as i need to do mine at some point...

 

Neil

Can't move it mate, it's a write off..lol Your welcome to come over to me though if you want a hand doing yours ;)

 

Looks like I'm getting a face full of oil tomorrow then..lol

Can't you pack something under it to hold it up while you take out the bolts and then whip the packing away leaving it all to pour out into a waiting bowl or bucket.

You can stick a tube down the dipstick hole and pump it out. Have done this on a UK auto (and then found it had a fookin drain plug!) :rofl:

 

Steve :)

Can't you pack something under it to hold it up while you take out the bolts and then whip the packing away leaving it all to pour out into a waiting bowl or bucket.

 

That's a good idea! I can see why you're a Mod..lol

Can't move it mate, it's a write off..lol Your welcome to come over to me though if you want a hand doing yours ;)

 

Looks like I'm getting a face full of oil tomorrow then..lol

 

Ah i see, mines not ging any where soon either... :(

 

Oh well.....

 

Neil

That's a good idea! I can see why you're a Mod..lol

 

Yeah i'm dead smart me :D :nana2:

 

I'm ok anyway mine has a drain plug :tongue: lol

 

What fluid are you putting in and how much - this is a job on my to do list in the very near future.

Yeah i'm dead smart me :D :nana2:

 

I'm ok anyway mine has a drain plug :tongue: lol

 

What fluid are you putting in and how much - this is a job on my to do list in the very near future.

 

I'm draining it before I take it off my breaker, but that said my other zed needs this doing as well! Hope that has a drain plug :x: I think it needs to be dexron II fluid and about 8L but don't quote me on that!

I'm draining it before I take it off my breaker, but that said my other zed needs this doing as well! Hope that has a drain plug :x: I think it needs to be dexron II fluid and about 8L but don't quote me on that!

 

LOL that'll teach me to read properly :wack:

 

Well thanks for that anyway - i'll do my homework :D

 

Isaac :cool:

Dave, you won't get 8 Ltrs out mate as the converter will still hold some oil, you will only get 3 or 4 Ltrs out, also if you can measure the oil that comes out you know how much to put back in.

 

Paul

Dave, you won't get 8 Ltrs out mate as the converter will still hold some oil, you will only get 3 or 4 Ltrs out, also if you can measure the oil that comes out you know how much to put back in.

 

Paul

 

Cheers Paul, that's handy to know :duffer: Do you know how I can get the oil out of the converter? Need to drain it all for removing :)

drill a hole then weld it up !

I thought drain plugs were on NA boxes only. I bought a underbed storage box on wheels from Wilko's circa £7, obviously remove the lid, but have now used it effectively on 3 Z's and didn't spill a drop. It is best to hinge it down from one end to get the bulk out. I have always replaced the gaskets but as they seem to come away in one piece attached to the sump pan and are a sod to get off! I am sure I could of used a bit of instant gasket and put the old ones back.

I thought drain plugs were on NA boxes only.

 

Think its just certain zeds have em and others dont. Mine is a TT and has one but i have been told i am lucky as a lot dont. :cool: