DIFF LOCK BLEEDING????
hi all just wondered if anyone could advise, noticed a puddle of oil on the road the other day under my G and tracked it down to a perished hose on the difflock system about a foot below the difflock oil reservoir. if i replace this hose will i need to bleed the difflocks and if so how, what i fear is that if i engage the difflocks will i be able to disengage them, if they will not disengage is there a manual way to disengage, also gents has anyone used the slick 50 range of transmission oil additives as i keep threatening to replace the transmission oils in all the boxes and thought i might add some if any one has used it with success, i was also thinking of using castrols syntrax oil which i believe is good, your comments would be appreciated, Lynxman. (20 year old 460 GD manual, - could anyone give me a rough guide on what she is worth, good condition, no rust, drives like a dream 150k on clock, cheers)
Hi Difflocks like brakes and clutch should be drained and new . 4 + hydraulic oil replenished every 3 years... there are two flexible hoses ...the other one links the valve body under the levers to the reservoir supply...if you have no history of oil change open the bleed nipple on the difflock body and with the reservoir topped up operate the control in the centre console until you get clean clear fluid then exercise the difflock a few times open the bleed again and pump until clear ...good way to determine value is monitor Ebay "completed sales" section which covers 2 weeks previous transactions.....seasons greetings.....
Hi DOT 4 + Hydraulic Oil available from most motor part factors ....
hi yes . 4 understood, what about the synthetic oils for the gearboxs and diffs, any thoughts regards Lynxman.
Hi engineering to old for synthetics ..ATF in the gearbox.. Hypoid 80 in the transfer box.. Hypoid 90 in the diffs.. any good multi purpose grease in the front axle swivels and propshafts...(11 nipples)......
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many thanks for the swift response, hope it is as easy as that !!!!!!!!!! once its dry i will play, any views on the oil or would you stick to MB recommends, yuletide greetings to you and yours, best regards Lynxman.