Procedure is exact same for both.
1991 Spider Veloce, simple steps.
Setup is quite inviting. Filler/level plug located just bellow half height on both units and of course drain at the bottom. No obstructions in the way. No need to remove any other components.
1991 Spider Veloce, simple steps.
Setup is quite inviting. Filler/level plug located just bellow half height on both units and of course drain at the bottom. No obstructions in the way. No need to remove any other components.
- Place your new oil outside in the sun. (It will be easier to push later)
- Take the car for a short spin to warm up the transmission and differential and lift the residue. I suggest you drive to home depot or the hardware store of your choice and get some clear tubing. ¼ ID is good enough.
- Lift the car in such way that the unit you will work on will be in level position. That is important!
- Open the top plug first. No need to remove it at this point.
- Place a small oil catch under the drain.
- Open the drain plug. You should be able to turn and remove the plug by hand once loose.
- Go, have a coffee or a beverage of your choice. You have 15 to 20min to relax. We need to make sure that all the old oil has the chance to drain out.
- Clean the plugs and put on the new copper washers. If by any chance you don’t have the new washers, you may try and flip the original. Not recommended though.
- Fill the unit with oil. (The easy way)
- Remove the cup from the oil bottle
- Drill 2 holes in it. (I used ¼ bit)
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- Insert about a foot (enough to reach the bottom) of tubing trough the cup and leave about two feet on the outside.
- Insert a shorter piece, (few inches long) in the second hole.
- Connect your air line to the short side and place your longer tube in the filler port on the transmission or differential.
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- Open the air valve and watch the oil flow up. 5-10 PSI is adequate for the job.
- Close the air supply once the oil starts to flow back out of the hole.
- remove the tubing and wait a minute or two so the oil stops dripping.
- Close the plug and wipe it all clean.