Scottish Elises

Guys

Whilst a few of the bits are off the engine I thought it would be a good time to replace the transmission oil. But based on the fact that it seems to be the square holed nut that is the drain, what do people use to remove it?

thanks

It should be a 24mm hex headed nut.
Full procedure here.

http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elise/e ... oilchange/

tut

Does the 1/2 inch ratchet not just fit directly into it? Should do.

See:

http://www.deroure.com/images/diagrams/14/47_03.gif

11 is the filler/level and 13 is the drain.

Note that the bolts 14 & 15 on the end of the transmission casing are access bolts to get at circlips and other magical gearbox components that should clearly be left alone!

The sands museum link might be showing a Toyota gearbox and instructions for such a beast. Not sure - doesn't look familiar though (and much too clean for any car I've ever owned ).

Cheers,
Robin

Yeah Robin the Sands Museum one doesn't look like my K series! I never thought to try the ratchet straight on the bolt, bit weird that. Why not put an actual hex bolt on as per the rest of the car?

Mike Scib wrote:Does the 1/2 inch ratchet not just fit directly into it? Should do.

Thanks will try that

1/2" racthet won't fit in it but a 3/8" one should.

Dan

roadboy wrote:1/2" racthet won't fit in it but a 3/8" one should.

Dan

ahh yes its either one or 'tother I guess