How to put trans lube back into the gearbox

[UTKarmann_Ghia]

Setting it out in the sun is an ok idea if it's really, really hot outside. I fill up my sink with the hottest water I can and just float the bottle in it for awhile. This makes it flowwwwwww... Good luck

[ruf-porsche]

Found this on the harbor freight website.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40819

This is within the budget for new new tools/accessories that I only use once every 3 years.

[911pcars]

That pump looks fine, but if the car is not high enough, filling the gearbox looks like a remote operation. In addition, in my space-deprived work area, less is more.

This is what I had in mind:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=37739

Sherwood

[Bill Verburg]

Believe me guys, I have tried many ways over the past few decades

Without any doubt at all,
The method on the right beats the method on the left

[911pcars]

I see a gearbox lube "fill-up" competition brewing.

Sherwood

[Argo]

Long hose, funnel, sawhorse with oil filter wrench attached to support funnel (hey, it worked!), lawn chair, hot day, ice cold beer in one hand, Mobil 1 geal oil container in other hand, reggae music, a pleasant hour to contemplate your good fortune and empty both containers ..... *sigh*

Gravity is your friend.

Argo
88 Targa

[ruf-porsche]

Actually if I was going to use the gravity method with the funnel and hose, I was gonna get a sheppard hook, stick it in a planter pot and hang the funnel from the sheppard hook sort of like an IV.

Mobil One you got to be kidding, everyone on this board said to use Swepco.

[jluetjen]

Geez guys, I know that it's a Porsche, but aren't these methods a touch "over-engineered"? I just use a standard 1 liter gear lube container like you get at any auto-parts store. I kept one after experimenting with Mobil 1 gear lube in my transaxle. Since that didn't work as well as Swepco, I've gone back to Swepco in the gallon container. I pour a liter into the Mobil 1 container and squirt it right into my 901 transaxle. It fits fine without taking anything off of the car. It takes about a minute per liter if I take my time.

Piece of cake!

[Argo]

Board consensus, which I agree with as far as my '88 goes, is Mobil 1 for G 50 trans, Swepco for earlier. I don't know what the PO had in there before, but when I replaced it with the Mobil 1 the 1st to 2nd shift was definitely smoother. YMMV.

Argo
88 Targa

[Sunroof]

Want to avoid jacking up the car and having a mess on your hands?

Here is the solution..............
Buy the cheap Pep Boys/Auto Zone, etc. transfer pump, Swepco and the 17mm allen.

Head on over to Jiffy lube, Valvoline, or any oil change shop that has the deep pit man ways to get under the car. Go late in the afternoon when business is slowing down and try a weekend when you have a bunch of teenage guys thristy for something besides Min-vans, Sebrings and Hondas. The key is to visit first and get a good time to come and permission to, "look around under the car" to get you in the well.

Everytime I have had my tranny changed with Swepco (since 1990 beginning with my 944), I have had it done as aforementioned. The key is they let you in the well and you can direct and observe. Caution! Do not wear flip flops! After draining
I can run 90 weight fluid (big squeeze bottle with a hose) through the tranny to get out any residual junk and then fill with Swepco with the transfer pump. In the meantime your bragging about how famous Porsche is and the great attributes of the 911. I get to look around abit and its nice not being on your back. Your on your way. Wanna stay really cool? Do not stall the car heading out!!!!!!!!!!!

How much? Since you are bringing everything they only charge labor ($11 to $15) for the time.

Works for me.....

Regards
Bob
73.5T

[JCR]

I just did this today with the el cheapo (2.95) auto store hand pump mentioned before. Consists of a plastic hose with an inline plastic hand squeeze "bulb".

Worked very well! No spills or oil running down my arm. Takes quite a few squeezes but goes faster than you think.

The oil I emptied was blue, does that mean it was Swepco, or could it be any fluid? Just wondering what the PO had in there.

[Embs]

I pump it in. I first put the jug of Swepco in some really warm water for about 45 mins. prior to filling. The 201 runs like 5W30 if it's good and warm. I guess you could set the jug in the sun or sunny window on your work bench.

[dfink]

I just did mine with the $10.00 spring loaded piston pump method. Worked very well the pump screws to the gallon jug. The pump came with a clip to hold the fill tube in the hole. I cheated and had my 16 year old do the pumping. (he needs the practice anway he..he..) worked very well. I kept the drain pan under the car and when full it starts to trickle out the side. Take out tube and put in plug. Be sure you remember to clean the magnetic pickup on the bottom plug. After filling the clip mounts to the pump to keep everything all nice and neat. The gravity method just sounded like a big mess, when full the rest of the tube still has to drain. I think it would have pumped much easier if I would have heated the gallon before starting.