[DeTomaso] Have you checked your ZF juice lately?

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/10/14 17 50 34, chrisvkimball at msn.com writes:


> I'm going to have my mechanic drain and refill my zf before I leave to 
> drive to the fun rally; 
> 
>>>Do you have people change the light bulbs in your house too? :>) :>) :>)

> >I have some amsoil redline rt 90, I think that is what was recommended 
> by the zf specialist I used to have it safety-wired. 
> 
>>>You either have Amsoil, or Redline oil.   They are two different brands. 
  

I would steer clear of either of those two synthetics and other 'gimmick' 
oils, especially those without "NS" additives, as they prevent the gearbox 
from shifting as well as it should.   I've heard both good and bad things 
about experimenting with different kinds of synthetic gearbox oils, and most of 
the Pantera ZF rebuilders I know take the conservative call and vote against 
them.

In this case, I think you should just stick with the ZF manufacturer 
recommendation and use a good, ordinary 80-90 GL5 oil.   I chose CRC/Stalube 
because it comes in 1-gallon jugs, which makes it extremely easy to fill when you 
have a gear oil pump (which attaches simply to the jug) but Valvoline 
apparently makes a good GL5 lube as well, in the more conventional (smaller) 
containers.


> > How much will I need to fill the zf once it is fully drained?
> 
> >>>The book says 7.5 quarts.
> 
And once again, GREAT KUDOS to you for your willingness to DRIVE your 
Pantera great distances to the Fun Rally!   Yours is an example for all to 
follow!   Looking forward to seeing you there!

Mike

P.S.   The Red Line factory is literally right around the corner from 
Lori's house, in Benicia, CA.

P.P.S   Red Line makes a FANTASTIC funnel:

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=97&pcid=27

If you cut the last little bit off, you can use it to fill your 
(repositioned) water bottles without removing the engine screen or cover; it also works 
wonderfully to add oil to the engine.   If the fiberglass trunk tray is 
left in position, the big end of the funnel nestles perfectly between the trunk 
tray and the decklid shock, making for one-handed filling.   

Red Line donated a bunch of these to PCNC one year and I was lucky enough 
to win a couple....
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   In a message dated 5/10/14 17 50 34, chrisvkimball at msn.com writes:

     I'm going to have my mechanic drain and refill my zf before I leave
     to drive to the fun rally;

   >>>Do you have people change the light bulbs in your house too? :>) :>)
   :>)

     >I have some amsoil redline rt 90, I think that is what was
     recommended by the zf specialist I used to have it safety-wired.

   >>>You either have Amsoil, or Redline oil.  They are two different
   brands.
   I would steer clear of either of those two synthetics and other
   'gimmick' oils, especially those without "NS" additives, as they
   prevent the gearbox from shifting as well as it should.  I've heard
   both good and bad things about experimenting with different kinds of
   synthetic gearbox oils, and most of the Pantera ZF rebuilders I know
   take the conservative call and vote against them.
   In this case, I think you should just stick with the ZF manufacturer
   recommendation and use a good, ordinary 80-90 GL5 oil.  I chose
   CRC/Stalube because it comes in 1-gallon jugs, which makes it extremely
   easy to fill when you have a gear oil pump (which attaches simply to
   the jug) but Valvoline apparently makes a good GL5 lube as well, in the
   more conventional (smaller) containers.

     > How much will I need to fill the zf once it is fully drained?
     >>>The book says 7.5 quarts.

   And once again, GREAT KUDOS to you for your willingness to DRIVE your
   Pantera great distances to the Fun Rally!  Yours is an example for all
   to follow!  Looking forward to seeing you there!
   Mike
   P.S.  The Red Line factory is literally right around the corner from
   Lori's house, in Benicia, CA.
   P.P.S  Red Line makes a FANTASTIC funnel:
   http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=97&pcid=27
   If you cut the last little bit off, you can use it to fill your
   (repositioned) water bottles without removing the engine screen or
   cover; it also works wonderfully to add oil to the engine.  If the
   fiberglass trunk tray is left in position, the big end of the funnel
   nestles perfectly between the trunk tray and the decklid shock, making
   for one-handed filling.
   Red Line donated a bunch of these to PCNC one year and I was lucky
   enough to win a couple....