Kendall transmission oil

[QldChef]

Is there anywhere in Australia to buy Kendall oil for a 915 transmission? I'd like to source it locally if possible.

[D911SC]

These guys come up as importers but they don't bring it in.

Pacific-Petroleum-Pty-Ltd

I am assuming you are after Kendall NS-MP Hypoid Gear Lubricant, 1 Qt SAE 80W-90 for your 915. Petrogas have it but only in 60L drums!

Maybe contact Petrogas to see if a customer of there's might sell you a smaller quantity?

[Fishcop]

Pelican will freight Swepco (though not cheap)

[aldente295]

I searched for quite awhile to try and find Kendall, finally gave in and went with Swepco. This is where I got mine - Alan's a nice guy:

Swepco 201 dealer:
Alan A Paice
S.A. METAL CONDITIONERS PTY. LTD.
28 Richard Street, Hindmarsh SA 5007
Telephone: (08) 8340 1436
(After Hours: Alan (08) 8278 5853 ~ Mobile Phone: 0418 846 849)
Email: sametal2@three.com.au

SWEPCO 201 80w/90 grade.
cartons of 6 x 3.785 Litre plastic $610.00 plus GST ($671.00 inc GST)
individual units (from 1 to 5 units) is $129.00 inc GST
Shipping up to 5 Kilo Total at $25.00 plus GST ($27.50).

[stefan_sara]

Boy this is not cheap. But if it lasts and makes the gearbox sing.
It is worth the shot!

[QldChef]

Thanks guys,

Darren your correct as always, i am after the Kendall NS-MP Hypoid Gear Lubricant SAE 80W-90. I should have been clearer with my question. I'll give both contacts a call on Monday, Pacific Petroleum is local, so it would be a score if they have it or can source it.

John and Al, thanks for the heads up on the Swepco, i'll keep that as a back up. I really want to give the Kendall a go if i can source it.

Stefan, no not cheap, but i think it's worth it

[D911SC]

Hi Scott,

Unfortunately Pacific don't bring in that particular one. Petrogas have it but in big quantities.

I would try and find a customer who is located near you who would be willing to down pack a smaller quantity. Maybe a workshop? Perhaps even ring around the local Porsche mechanics?

There is a Brad Penn distributor in Aus. Just another option for you!!

[QldChef]

Thanks Darren,

I'll call Petrogas tomorrow and see if they can steer me in the direction of a local customer who might be prepared to part with a small amount. I'll also contact the Kendall distributor located here in Brisbane. I'd like to find it locally rather than having to get it from the states. I'll post what i find out as i'm sure there will be other Aussie Pelicans who would be interested in the oil for there cars.

[stefan_sara]

Did you have any luck Scott in sourcing the precious oil?

Stefan

[QldChef]

Not yet Stefan, work's getting in the way at the atm.

[kiwi 911]

Originally Posted by Fishcop

Pelican will freight Swepco (though not cheap)

Not any more. I tried to get them to Freight to NZ with no joy

[aldente295]

Just to save everyone a phone call, I just tried these guys, they don't do Kendall Oils anymore:

4 Kookaburra Road
Hornsby Heights NSW 2077
(02) 9477 7666

[QldChef]

I did find it at:

Oil and Energy Pty Ltd
20 Ambitious Link
Bibra Lake, WA 6163
1800 015 580

They only stock it in 19ltr containers for about $101+gst. The guy I spoke to was Will Dobson, nice bloke and super helpful.

[aldente295]

19L for 100 bones?? That's more than 5 times cheaper than the Swepco! Even with shipping I'm thinking it's still going to be under $30 a fill!

Anyone know if trans oil goes 'off' once it's been opened? 19L will last me a few years...

[QldChef]

I'm thinking the same thing Alan, i asked Will and from memory he didn't think it had a shelf life. Maybe someone with more knowledge will chime in.

I priced Swepco and it was way more than that for one fills worth.

[rosie82sc]

Scott, if you get the oil put it in the tranny AFTER you rebuild it otherwise you may be disappointed.

[QldChef]

No worries Greg, I think 19ltrs will stretch to before and after if required. A rebuild is definitely on the cards though, especially after seeing how sweet your old girl shifts.

[rosie82sc]

We must catch up again, I have a confession to make, I have added another car to the stable and she is British. Rose, a '69 MGB MK2 auto, I keep Ruby covered so she can't see what I am up to

Greg

[QldChef]

Greg,
Long over due for a get together. I thought I might have caught you at the Club day at Willowbank on Sunday but alas. I'll give you a call this week. What happened to the 356 idea? You wouldn't have to blindfold the old girl then

[Fishcop]

You can marry Germans to Brits and call them Windsor Royalty