Hi from me. New member. V8 mgb

Murray1967

New Member
Hi all.
Thanks for having me. I have a 73 MGB GT 3.5 v8. The car was built to order in 88 my Dr. Miriam Stoppard. Unusual at the time i guess. She was very specific about the spec of the car. One of these requirements was a V8 with what is a borg warner BW65 box. I have to change the oil in it and need all the tips and recommendations about doing this. What new oil should i use. Should i drain the box out of all its oil or retain some bla bla bla.....
And assistance is very much appreciated.
 

Attachments

  • 20200124_145512.jpg
    20200124_145512.jpg
    2.9 MB · Views: 28
  • 20200129_072727.jpg
    20200129_072727.jpg
    1.6 MB · Views: 28
Welcome, nice looking car, I like the scoop.
Lots of detail on the BW boxes in the gearbox section, with checklist for servicing, written by Harvey who is the main man for further questioning :D
Jim
 
Welcome Murray -I nearly went the MGBV8 way years ago. Instead settled for a Daimler SP250. Just wanted a sports car with a V8.
re your bw65 , make sure you use the "correct" fluid
 
So guys. Does anyone know what oil to put in my gearbox. Not some old stuff impossible find. Some more modern equivalent that a garage will have on thier shelve
 
You need fluid that meets Ford specification M2C-33F or G, AKA ATF-F or ATF-G. Avoid all the Dexron fluids. If you drain you won't get all the fluid as most will be retained in the converter. If you want to be sure that you have got most of what was in there, out, you will need to do about 4 drain/refill cycles with use in between. Plenty on ebay at c £20-25 for 5 litres.
 
Well I never, been paying near that for 1L of Castrol TQF. I see Westway do either an F or a G but TQF states it's both - so if I were to buy Westway from now on, do I have to empty the box & convertor, or can I mix, and if so does it matter if I buy Westway F or G. Thanks. G
 
Well I never, been paying near that for 1L of Castrol TQF. I see Westway do either an F or a G but TQF states it's both - so if I were to buy Westway from now on, do I have to empty the box & convertor, or can I mix, and if so does it matter if I buy Westway F or G. Thanks. G

G is just an improvement over F, you can mix F & G without any problems.
 
Back
Top