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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: petal on October 07, 2006, 03:11:42 PM

Title: Which is the BIS gearbox oil filler hole?
Post by: petal on October 07, 2006, 03:11:42 PM

I removed this hex-header 13mm bolt, thinking it was the filler hole, ( high up on gearbox, right side in front of the half-shaft.  top-centre in photo)
(http://fiat126club.co.uk/forum/userpix/320_bisgearboxoilfront_1.jpg)

But then I noticed a rather damaged-looking square-headed bolt (1/3 way up the gearbox, right side, to the rear of the half-shaft. bottom-left in shadow, rather out of focus)
(http://fiat126club.co.uk/forum/userpix/320_bisgearboxoilrear_1.jpg)

I can't find a clear picture/statement in the BIS CD-manual as to where/what the filler plug is.

I'm inclined to think it's the square thing.  Do I need a special tool for it?  What is the other bolt for? (have I undone something inside the gearbox by removing it?  I hope not...)

Thanks,
Bill

Title: Which is the BIS gearbox oil filler hole?
Post by: petal on October 07, 2006, 03:50:41 PM

Another thought:

What if the lower bolt is the filler hole, which also marks the level, but I can't get it out?

Can I fill the box through the upper hole, with a measured volume of oil as specified in the manual?  I suspect that this is risky, as each gearbox case is a little individual so the capacity will vary and overfilling can be harmful.  Is that so?

Title: Which is the BIS gearbox oil filler hole?
Post by: ChrisRLewis on October 07, 2006, 11:23:59 PM

Not sure if it's the same on the Bis but here is an aircooled box
(http://fiat126club.co.uk/forum/userpix/5_13mmplug_2.jpg)

Title: Which is the BIS gearbox oil filler hole?
Post by: petal on October 08, 2006, 09:24:38 AM

Thanks, it's clearly the lower square bolt.

Now I'm a bit worried that removing the upper hex-headed bolt I've given myself more trouble...

I tried a reversed 1/2" square drive on it, but it didn't fit.  I'll try to buy a special tool, and if that doesn't work out I'll have to make one.

Ta,
Bill
Bristol

Title: Bis Gearbox oil filler hole.
Post by: banjomandolin on October 08, 2006, 10:41:20 PM

You are lucky the square plug is not more mangled. Don't know what you mean by "reversed" 1/2" socket. I always use the 1/2 socket. You may have to hammer it on or file a bit off the plug. It helps if you use a long extension.