KV6 Gearbox Oil

gazcaz · 21st January 2015, 14:58

Hi peeps i had a look around the how to bit but couldnt find any how to on emptying and refilling manual gearbox on a KV6 engine ..I have ordered 2ltrs of MFT-94 i believe its called ,just wanted to have a look where drain plug is and filler plug ? im sure its obviouse but i like to prep well

Thanks.

chris75 · 21st January 2015, 15:43

I don't have a photo , but the two plugs are on the end of the gearbox behind the n/s front wheel . The filler plug is known to sometimes be very tight , so make sure you can undo it before you drain the oil !

gazcaz · 21st January 2015, 16:00

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Originally Posted by chris75

I don't have a photo , but the two plugs are on the end of the gearbox behind the n/s front wheel . The filler plug is known to sometimes be very tight , so make sure you can undo it before you drain the oil !

Thank you what tools required? sockets and is it like the pic i have attached?

chris75 · 21st January 2015, 16:38

That looks very familiar

There is a how-to here for the 1.8
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=87918
I think they are effectively the same . This thread quotes a torx socket to undo the plugs , and I think I have also heard of an allen-key socket being used on some , but can't swear to it

you'll need to check or have both available .

gazcaz · 21st January 2015, 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris75

That looks very familiar

There is a how-to here for the 1.8
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=87918
I think they are effectively the same . This thread quotes a torx socket to undo the plugs , and I think I have also heard of an allen-key socket being used on some , but can't swear to it

you'll need to check or have both available .

Thanks for that, but it mentions a T50 torx bit for both plugs which i dont have

Dorset Bob · 21st January 2015, 17:14

Undo the filler plug first, then the drain.
If you drain it then can't get the filler one out, you are stuffed

gazcaz · 21st January 2015, 17:27

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Originally Posted by Dorset Bob

Undo the filler plug first, then the drain.
If you drain it then can't get the filler one out, you are stuffed

Thanks with what though is it 3/8 squre hole a hex socket or a torx ?

Dorset Bob · 21st January 2015, 18:04

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Originally Posted by gazcaz

Thanks with what though is it 3/8 squre hole a hex socket or a torx ?

I don't know I got Jules to do mine, when he was doing the recent cambelt change on my car!

He gave me the hot tip on the plugs too.

gazcaz · 21st January 2015, 18:36

Can someone look in there haynes manual to see what tools i need please to remove drain and filler plugs thank you(gearbox kv6 engine)

Dorset Bob · 21st January 2015, 19:00

I have just checked in Haynes and there is not mention of the type and size.

This might help though.

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chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	That looks very familiar There is a how-to here for the 1.8 http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=87918 I think they are effectively the same . This thread quotes a torx socket to undo the plugs , and I think I have also heard of an allen-key socket being used on some , but can't swear to it you'll need to check or have both available . __________________ Who said it was simples ? Last edited by chris75; 21st January 2015 at 16:40..

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