Gear changes a bit crunchy.....

[93_Clubman]

Heavier ?--any particular recomendations ?

There was a noticeably heavier/ weighted NA6 gearknob in the same style as the original NA6 one.

Remembered I had one in the cupboard - just checked & identical to the OEM NA6 gearknob, except that it's weighted & weighs 200 grams - don't know what the standard NA6 one weighs as my NA8 has the standard NA8 one which is different to the NA6.

If you want to retain the standard look, AllMaz at Clayton Vic had one mid last year, although MX5Plus should also be able to assist & are closer to you: http://www.allmaz.com.au/

[Basho]

Heavier ?--any particular recomendations ?

There was a noticeably heavier/ weighted NA6 gearknob in the same style as the original NA6 one.

Remembered I had one in the cupboard - just checked & identical to the OEM NA6 gearknob, except that it's weighted & weighs 200 grams - don't know what the standard NA6 one weighs as my NA8 has the standard NA8 one which is different to the NA6.

If you want to retain the standard look, AllMaz at Clayton Vic had one mid last year, although MX5Plus should also be able to assist & are closer to you: http://www.allmaz.com.au/

Thanks for that , nick 3 has skunks for sale weighing in at 440grams but at $90 bucks a pop , whilst not wishing to appear cheeeeep, leave me a little orf, even if they're the ducks nuts.

Now I know what I'm looking for fleebay may be my friend

By the time I get to next Thursday fixings on this this little number will have cost me $2800.00 in three weeks--its starting to sting a tad snif snif

[Basho]

Well the end of this saga for me , clutch was done yesterday and after 20 years the poor ole clutch was retired , still had plenty on it but it had wear marks on a one third area side , as though it had not been set square with the mating surface , I didn't notice whether it was the flywheel or pressure plate side dammit , academic anyway I suppose.

My gears now change fine.

I'm going to drop some MT90 in next week and then they will be 'super fine'

And a 3 ton gear knob

Thanks to everyone for thier help and suggestions.

[Silvia]

Basho san, Is there a reason you choose MT90 over MTL?
Both seem to have their proponents....

[Basho]

Basho san, Is there a reason you choose MT90 over MTL?
Both seem to have their proponents....

Honorable Silvia, I'm going to use MT90 as it is a hotter weather grade 75W/90 (I live in Surfers) and the gearbox has 80000klms on it , if I lived in Melbourne I would probably use MTL which is an 70W/80-85 given the same gearbox.

Here is a link to a cheapy oil site where many questions answers can be found.

http://www.performancelub.com/Redline%20pricelist.htm

[93_Clubman]

Even Redline US & Australia have provided differing advice ref MT90 or MTL:
http://www.mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtop ... 5&start=15

Indeed, in the following Redline discriminate between MT90 or MTL in 5 or 6 speed MX5 GB:
viewtopic.php?f=29&t=31206&p=443760&hilit=speeds#p443760

So, given you're in QLD Aust (so hotter climate) & you feel your MX5 NB8C (so 6 speed GB) gear changes could be better, it's probably a fairly fine line between MTL & MT90 for you. But give the MTL a go, as the only downside seems to be manga's comment that it sounded a bit thin in his NA8 5 speed GB.

[Basho]

Even Redline US & Australia have provided differing advice ref MT90 or MTL:
http://www.mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtop ... 5&start=15

Indeed, in the following Redline discriminate between MT90 or MTL in 5 or 6 speed MX5 GB:
viewtopic.php?f=29&t=31206&p=443760&hilit=speeds#p443760

So, given you're in QLD Aust (so hotter climate) & you feel your MX5 NB8C (so 6 speed GB) gear changes could be better, it's probably a fairly fine line between MTL & MT90 for you. But give the MTL a go, as the only downside seems to be manga's comment that it sounded a bit thin in his NA8 5 speed GB.

In order to be sure I was on the right track I contacted Harold at performancelube and here is his response-

" I'd more incline to go Redline MTL, or superlight shockproof. Price are
all the same at $25/qrt. You need 2+l so 3 qrts."

Oh and mine is a 1992 NA6 5 speed , I'm going to call him tomorrow as I want to ask about Amsoil MTG 75-90.

I'm a bit buggy about the 75W90 as thats whats specified for the temp range here.

[Silvia]

I understand that 2 quart bottles are sufficient and just over the required amount...

[Basho]

I understand that 2 quart bottles are sufficient and just over the required amount...

I changed my gearbox a couple of weeks ago (5speed) and wih a side jack on I squashed in 1.8 litres exactly .

[Silvia]

Pssst.......buy in store only.. extreme motorsports 197 toombul rd northgate 4013 07 36304377 $22 quart
I suspect different models have differing GB capacities, but none holds more than 2 litres,(I think) so why 3 quarts was suggested is mysterious.....unless the diff. was included - doesn't the diff. take a quart?

[Basho]

Diff 0.6 litre GL5 80/90 I use this, http://www.tds.castrol.com.au/pdf/6029_LSX.pdf changed mine 3 weeks ago.

Harold sells oil and gives 'free' advice- ah hem

[Silvia]

So why DID Harold recommend the 3 quarts of GB oil?

[JBT]

Doesn't the owners' manual give the capacities

[hks_kansei]

Doesn't the owners' manual give the capacities

Yeah, but that involves black magic, like reading.

[JBT]