Practically Classics Forum

Lancia Betas using the AP four speed device had a parking pawl arrangement from the start of production, which would predate the park facility being introduced in the Metro. Earlier miniMETROs had no park position, so that would be up to the introduction of the ones with no bonnet bulge in, what's ...

I suppose I should add, that the valve bodies are considerably different from 79 onwards, oil ways have different sized hoiles etc... this is why the thicker oil causes it to be a) sluggish b) destroy itself pretty quickly in most cases c) ruin the fun .

1) Pre 79 must be 20/50 2) Post 79 must be 10/40 Just out of interest, was that change point at the same time as they got PARK? yes and No, Park is only on the 1275 Mini which came a lot later.. however all Metros had park from memory... don't tend to do much "fitting" of units, we just make parts ...

Hi Guys, I just found this, however, we specialise in the AP transmission ... One of the main issues we see a lot is people using the wrong oil ! 1) Pre 79 must be 20/50 2) Post 79 must be 10/40 In other words look at your handbook and use the correct oil for your country and or area. This will redu...