[JPriami]

I have a 1956 sprint veloce that had a little oil leaking from the passenger side rear end seal. I have replaced the seals. Id like to drain and replace the oil in the rear end. Wanted to know whats the best I should try and get for it? Appears to not be a limited slip.

 

[divotandtralee]

A multi-viscosity 90 wt diff oil is fine as far as I know ( limited slip?) .. Caution: it is easy to over fill the diff which can lead to leaky axle seals. Ask me how I know. Use only enough to fill per the spec 1.2 liter.

 

[Alfar7]

Diff.

You do not fill ANY alfa diff or transaxle to the fill hole unless you want leaks!

 

[divotandtralee]

You do not fill ANY alfa diff or transaxle to the fill hole unless you want leaks!

Thanks for the confirmation. A friend of mine recommended the short end of a small end of an Allen wrench as a dip stick when in doubt.

 

[JPriami]

Well if filling it at that oil fill plug at the back of the rear end housing isn't the best place. Then where should I fill it?

 

[Alfar7]

Filling the Diff.

Have you considered that after draining the diff you simply add the correct amount of oil? (3 pints not 2 qts!)

 

[JPriami]

My misunderstanding. I thought you were saying dont fill it at the fill hole. You were meaning not to the bottom of the fill hole correct? I plan on measuring the oil and putting in what the recommended amount is.

Here she is.