RECENT Redline result in my '78 Spider...

[JeffreyOlson@domain.elided]

Redline MTL in the gearbox, (75W90NS was suggested but I 
had MTL and had used with dood results in BMW's) and 
Redline 75W90 in the differential.

Here's what happened:

The gearbox shifts better than before but is slightly 
noisier.  A few small drips have appeared where before 
there were none.

Differential slightly noisy as before, also drips like 
the gearbox.

I replaced both about 300 miles ago when I bought the 
car.  The P.O. had obviously not changed either in quite 
a while.  Both were black with sludge and only about 
half full.  Both magnetic drain plugs were covered with 
small metal filings.

The gearbox and differential were slightly noisy to 
begin with.  The gearbox has GREAT synchros and 
continues to shift well with the Redline MTL.

The only negatives has been the occasional drip from 
both and the bashing I received for using the same 
combination in an Alfa that I use in my BMW.

Will I go to Spirax HD 80W90?  YES!

I personally want to see if the drips go away and if 
there is any noticeable difference.

The way I look at it, the Redline synthetics are quality 
products and I certainly could not have done any damage 
by exchanging old nasty fluids with clean and driving 
the car a few hundred miles.

I'll report the results after a few more hundred miles!

Jeff

'78 Alfa Romeo Spider (Swore I'd never buy another Alfa!)
'88 BMW 535is (228K miles!, E28's RULE!)
'89 BMW 535i (Rare E34 5-speed!)

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