C70: - Manual gearbox oil refill - Page 2

C70mmy · Jun 23rd, 2020, 18:09

@Amazondean, I believe you are spot on.

No way am I removing a gearbox mount in order to refill the gearbox!

I removed the air box, located the sensor and removed it and gained the access I need to refil the box in less than five minutes.

I’ll try and post some pictures.

ITSv40 · Jun 23rd, 2020, 21:30

The mount on the convertible was changed in 2002 to the same type as the AWD, hence the mount on the op's car is obstructing the filler plug and the photo refers to the earlier set up as per S/V70.

StatusRed · Jun 24th, 2020, 13:01

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Originally Posted by C70mmy

@Amazondean, I believe you are spot on.

No way am I removing a gearbox mount in order to refill the gearbox!

I removed the air box, located the sensor and removed it and gained the access I need to refil the box in less than five minutes.

I’ll try and post some pictures.

I'd be very interested to know about this sensor option for refilling for reference, I'm just weary of doing it for an entire flush and refill though, so maybe I should still just leave mine alone.,.

Cookeh · Jun 24th, 2020, 15:10

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Originally Posted by ITSv40

The mount on the convertible was changed in 2002 to the same type as the AWD, hence the mount on the op's car is obstructing the filler plug and the photo refers to the earlier set up as per S/V70.

Had no idea - I've not been involved in much in the way of C70s. Rather interesting though, what is the apparent benefit?

ITSv40 · Jun 24th, 2020, 20:32

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Originally Posted by Cookeh

Had no idea - I've not been involved in much in the way of C70s. Rather interesting though, what is the apparent benefit?

I assume the AWD mount is stronger than the previous type. With the facelift models introduced in 2002 - Chrystal lights etc - the engines were also revamped giving a small increase in power. The 2.4 was increased to 200bhp and the T5 to 245bhp.

amazondean · Jun 24th, 2020, 21:25

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Originally Posted by StatusRed

I'd be very interested to know about this sensor option for refilling for reference, I'm just weary of doing it for an entire flush and refill though, so maybe I should still just leave mine alone.,.

It is one of the easiest jobs. Don't bother with the proper filling hole. Just take the sensor plug out first so that you are comfortable with it and to make sure you have a funnel that will fit. Then just drain it from the bottom and refill in the sensor hole the correct amount. Either 2 litres or 2.1 litres. Not sure which. It's as easy as that.

C70mmy · Jun 25th, 2020, 18:03

Picture of sensor in place and also removed.

Jun 23rd, 2020, 18:09	#11
C70mmy Junior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2021 12:13 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Valencia region, Spain	@Amazondean, I believe you are spot on. No way am I removing a gearbox mount in order to refill the gearbox! I removed the air box, located the sensor and removed it and gained the access I need to refil the box in less than five minutes. I’ll try and post some pictures. __________________ 2004 C70 Convertible 2.0t Manual - Sky Blue Pearl - Granite Leather - Rosewood Trim, blue roof & 17" Comet Alloys.

Jun 23rd, 2020, 21:30	#12
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 11:53 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	The mount on the convertible was changed in 2002 to the same type as the AWD, hence the mount on the op's car is obstructing the filler plug and the photo refers to the earlier set up as per S/V70. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

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