MattMe Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I've (hopefully) just bought a new gearbox from eBay for £200. Bargain. I have 2 questions which I probably should have asked someone before getting my wallet out. 1. It sounds to me like it's from a Jap import. My car isn't an import. Will it fit alright? 2. The guy who doesn't seem to know a whole lot about Zeds said he was recommended by a 'reputable' gearbox specialist to put 10/40 engine oil in. I've not heard of anything like that before. Is he confused, or is his reputable garage not so reputable? Cheers guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I've (hopefully) just bought a new gearbox from eBay for £200. Bargain.I have 2 questions which I probably should have asked someone before getting my wallet out. 1. It sounds to me like it's from a Jap import. My car isn't an import. Will it fit alright? 2. The guy who doesn't seem to know a whole lot about Zeds said he was recommended by a 'reputable' gearbox specialist to put 10/40 engine oil in. I've not heard of anything like that before. Is he confused, or is his reputable garage not so reputable? Cheers guys. 1. Should be no issues there. 2. He/the garage are talking rubbish, the 350Z box should use a proper 75W-85 GL4 oil for gearboxes. Best Regards, Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I've (hopefully) just bought a new gearbox from eBay for £200. Bargain.I have 2 questions which I probably should have asked someone before getting my wallet out. 1. It sounds to me like it's from a Jap import. My car isn't an import. Will it fit alright? 2. The guy who doesn't seem to know a whole lot about Zeds said he was recommended by a 'reputable' gearbox specialist to put 10/40 engine oil in. I've not heard of anything like that before. Is he confused, or is his reputable garage not so reputable? Cheers guys. Confused and not so reputable Use SAE 75W-85 API GL4 + Assuming that it is a 6 speed manual Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriank Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 AS above, just had mine done and TGM ordered in 2 diffwerent oils for the gearbox and the diff, your not meant to put engine oil in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 AS above, just had mine done and TGM ordered in 2 diffwerent oils for the gearbox and the diff, your not meant to put engine oil in them. SAE J306 80W-90 API GL-5 for Diff. providing LSD. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattMe Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Ah, good. So long as the 'reputable' person wasn't saying to him "put 10/40 in and he'll never hear that half the cogs are missing" I'll be fine then. I was quite shocked. I just hate buying things from eBay I've not had many good experiences from that site in the last how ever many years it's been going. And I'm the one who gets bad feedback because some goof buys a car, looks round it himself, buys it, drives it home and complains that it needs new tyres soon. Ah! I despair. Please everyone, fingers crossed I've not just blown £200... Any guides on here for changing a 'box or is it fairly straight forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Any guides on here for changing a 'box or is it fairly straight forward? Very straight forward, but you will probably require a clutch and flywheel. viewtopic.php?f=38&t=27436 Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 what happened gto the old box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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