How can I tell which gearbov I have fitted in my V8 110 CSW 1989? Suspect its either the LT85 or the LT85 light weight. I am led to believe these run on engine oil but the oil in there smells like gear oil.
Gerald
Gear box identification?
Oct 30, 2005
5 Replies
Check the serial number the LT85 lightweight should have the prefix 22C fitted from vin number salld hav 8ba 298614 earlier vin and its likely to be the heavy weight version Derek
Hi Gerald
I have the LT85 20C heavyweight version in mine and run it on 15W50 engine oil. I wouldn't run it on thick gear oil (e.g. EP90) though, the gearshifts will be too tough when cold and i've heard EP90 can strip the oil plastic pump on very cold days as the oil is too thick.
Tom
4.6 V8 90
Thanks, I now think mines the LT85 light weight, its got 22C on it, does the same follow about the type of oil?
Gerald
On or around Tue, 1 Nov 2005 21:17:18 -0000, "Idris" enlightened us thusly:
I thought all LT85s ran on engine oil?
LT77s and R380s run on ATF, which is also not gear oil.
Thanks , engine oil it is then.
Regards
Gerald
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