3ELEVEN SUPPLEMENTARY MANUAL V2 -26JUL
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Check for oil leaks with the engine running. Stop the engine when fully warm and re-check oil level.
Refill with the recommended lubricant via the oil filler on the camshaft cover, to the top mark on the dipstick, allowing
several minutes for the oil to drain through to the sump before checking the level. Take care not to overfill. Refit the oil
filler cap securely, and check the oil level again when the engine is fully warm.
GEARBOX OIL CHANGE
The transmission should be drained after a run when the oil is warm, flows more readily, and the impurities are still held
in suspension.
A hex. head drain plug is provided in the bottom of the transmission housing. After allowing a sufficient drain period,
thoroughly clean the drain plug before applying PTFE tape around the thread, fitting a new sealing washer and
tightening to 39 Nm.
A level/filler plug is located on the gearbox and so the correct level can be easily obtained. The procedure is to fill with
an exact amount of 1.75litres. The gearbox has a separate breather catch tank and this should be checked after each
session and the gearbox filled with new oil equal to the amount found in the catch tank.
Be aware that if oil has been removed from the coolant hoses or radiator additional oil may be required.
The MAXIMUM amount of oil used in the gearbox when filling from dry is 2.25 litres.
WATER SYSTEM
Due to the configuration and routing of the cooling system plumbing, there is no satisfactory low point from which the
entire cooling system may easily be self drained. A threaded plug is provided on the radiator bottom tank, which will
drain the radiator, but little more unless the car is tilted nose down to some extent. For access to the plug, the front
undertray must be removed. Each side of the cylinder block is provided with a drain tap, that on the left being near to
the back of the alternator and on the right, towards the rear end of the block.
If the coolant is to be renewed, draining of the pipework can be assisted by applying a low pressure airline to the header
tank filler neck.
To refill, secure the radiator drain plug, block drain taps and pipework, and fill the system with a recommended coolant
mixture via the header tank. An air bleed plug is located on the heater return hose near its connection with the return
rail, and a bleed nipple is incorporated on the by-pass pipe near its joint with the thermostat housing.
An additional bleed plug is provided on the radiator feed pipe accessible via a grommet in the LHF wheelarch liner. All
bleeds should be opened until a steady stream of coolant flows from each. Start the engine and allow idling, and
periodically opening the bleed plugs to allow any trapped air to be expunged. Top up the header tank when necessary,
and fit the pressure cap when required to prevent overflow. When the cooling fans have cut in and then out, stop the
engine and allow cooling. Re-check coolant level when fully cold.
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