Cheers folks I tried the detent spring housing as suggested but it won’t come out on my box since it fouls the gearbox carrier.
Jim if you could find a pic of a drain plug fitted that would be a great starting point Cheers On Apr 3, 10:29 am, Jim Hearne <[email protected]> wrote: > Removing the detent spring housing (long nut) from the side of the > gearbox will partly drain it. > None of the housing bolts will though, they are all blind holes or only > go through to the outside of the gearbox. > Good design really, no oil leaks down the bolt threads. > > Jim > > On 02/04/2011 21:34, markymark wrote: > > > > > hi jin > > dont one of the bolts at the bottem drain the gearbox ? > > mark > > > On Apr 2, 9:36 am, jin<[email protected]> wrote: > >> Ive done a search but cant really find an answer to what I would like > >> to know > > >> Has anyone either fitted or taken a 5 sped apart and knows of a > >> reasonable place to drill and fit a plug? > > >> Looking at the Haynes manual of a stripped box it looks like a > >> suitable location to fit one would be here > > >>http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC01146.jpg > > >> Since there appears to be nothing directly behind it like a bearing > >> carrier or bush etc, if anyone knows differently please let me know > > >> Cheers in advance- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
