OIL / GREASE STUFF

ENGINE OIL ;

ALL SIZE ENGINES

TYPE ........ ; 20/50 MINERAL { USE A GOOD QUALITY CLASSIC 20 / 50 MINERAL OIL and .DO NOT USE SYNTHETIC or SEMI SYNTHETIC }

If your engine is as new , use the best quality Mineral oil , Smith & Allan , Millers , Comma Xflo type SP20/50 , etc .

{ Since all my engines are high mileage I use B&Q Daytona 20/50 }

On a worn engine the thicker 20/50 oil is better for keeping the pressure up

QUANTITY ; Including Filter ; 5.50 PINTS { 3.13 LITRES }

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OIL ; LEVEL

QUANTITY OF OIL REQUIRED IF THE LEVEL ON THE DIPSTICK IS AT THE LOWER NOTCH ;

0.57litres ( 1 .0 pint ) required to bring level up to correct level at the top notch .

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GEARBOX OIL ;

750 / 850 ROBIN , KITTEN , FOX etc

TYPE ........ ; HYPOY LIGHT EP80 { I use EP80/90 }

WARNING NOTE ;

Only Use GL4 grade NOT GL5 grade ; GL5 might affect the internals in the gearbox

QUANTITY ; 1.25 PINTS { 0.64 LITRE }

I use Halfords GEAR OIL { But any other make of the same spec will do } ;

Halfords Gear Oil Link

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REAR AXLE OIL ;

ROBIN , KITTEN , FOX etc

TYPE ........ ; HYPOY EP90 { I use EP80/90 }

WARNING NOTE ;

Only Use GL4 grade NOT GL5 grade ; GL5 might affect the internals

QUANTITY ; 2.25 PINTS { 1.28 LITRE }

I use Halfords GEAR OIL { But any other make of the same spec will do } ;

Halfords Gear Oil Link

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STEERING BOX OIL ;

ROBIN , RIALTO

TYPE ........ ;

FLUID GREASE ; to spec NLG1 classification 00 ;

CASTROL SPHEEROL L/EPO is a LITHIUM BASED , SEMI FLUID GREASE

or you can use OIL as per ;

HYPOY LIGHT EP80 { I use EP80/90 }

QUANTITY ; 0.33 PINTS { 0.19 LITRE }

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KITTEN { OVERHAUL ONLY }

TYPE ........ ; HYPOY EP90 { I use EP80/90 }

QUANTITY ; 0.33 PINTS { 0.19 LITRE }

WARNING NOTE ;

Only Use GL4 grade NOT GL5 grade ; GL5 might affect the internals

I use Halfords GEAR OIL { But any other make of the same spec will do } ;

Halfords Gear Oil Link

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GREASE ;

WHEEL BEARINGS ; FRONT

TYPE ........ ; LM GREASE

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OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE " O " RING

RELIANT PART NUMBER ; 27906

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OIL ; PUMP

This is sourced from the EARLY MINIS and is the 3 BOLT fixing type .

THE PUMP is either described as a PIN or PEG DRIVE type

and is available from

MiniSpares ; Part Number ; GLP142 { Described as a PIN drive }

{ But confirm that it is a 3 bolt fixing before purchasing }

MiniSport ; Part Number ; 12G793 { Described as a PEG drive }

{ But confirm that it is a 3 bolt fixing before purchasing }

Minisport ; Kent Oil Pump ; Part Number ; KENOP1 { Described as a PEG drive }

{ But confirm that it is a 3 bolt fixing before purchasing }

GASKET for 3 bolt PIN DRIVE OIL PUMP ; Minispares Part Number ; GLP142 ;

is available from ;

Minispares ; GASKET Part Number ; GUG705560GM

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OIL FILTERS

INFO about GOOD and BAD OIL FILTERS at

http://www.ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/repair-topics/filters-air-oil-cabin/oil-filters-economy-versus-premium

Following is an extract from the link above ;

Finally, the filter must have some type of anti-drainback valve to prevent dry startups on vehicles where the filter is mounted on its side or at an angle.

Economy filters use a Nitrile valve that can harden and crack after 3,000 miles.

Premium filters use a silicone anti-drainback valve that can last the entire length of an extended oil change (7-10,000 miles).

It’s easy to tell the difference between the two materials—nitrile is black.

Silicone is either orange or light gray.

You won’t find silicone valves on economy filters—they just can’t afford to use those costlier materials.

OIL ; FILTER ; ALTERNATIVES

OIL ; FILTER ; ROBIN / RIALTO / KITTEN / FOX

Thread ; FEMALE 3/4 " - 16 UNF

MANUFACTURER .... PART NUMBER .... HEIGHT ... ...WIDTH ....... OIL SEAL O/D ..... OIL SEAL I/D ...... THREAD

RELIANT ................10016 .................Not Known ...Not Known .... Not Known ..........Not Known ......... 3/4-16UNF-2B

VOLVO .................. 3517857-3 ..........Not Known ...Not Known .... Not Known ..........Not Known ......... 3/4-16UNF-2B

WIX ... OIL FILTER .. WL7074