Checking the oil level on a type 65

[rwdstag]

I know I have seen how to check the oil level on here somewhere but I can’t seem to find it
my new refurbished gearbox decided to relieve itself of some oil all over the garage floor
I know I put the right amount of oil in so why would this happen
anyway I now need to check the oil level which brings me back to the question above
thanks to you all knowing super people
Rich

[jbuckl]

The marks on the dipstick are hot and cold. Ensure the fluid isn’t over the upper mark after a run . Best checked with 2 people...one to hold the car on the foot take & in drive.the other to dip & check.
other things to check include the breather pipe & it’s security

[Lingen]

Rich.
It may be that the breather tube has either not been replaced, or is a loose fit over the spigot on the gearbox.
Mike.

[rwdstag]

Will check ASAP breather tube
no way she is going out with salt on the road so will have to wait until spring to warm gearbox
I have to sort fuel tank as well
I will start a new thread on that one

[rwdstag]

And thanks for the ideas
does the breather tube deteriorate?

[jbuckl]

Imagine it does. When fixing mine I used clear pvc tube & a petrol pipe clip over the spigot. Then fitted a ZF

[rwdstag]

That makes sense will change it
Rich

[Lingen]

The rubber original tends to harden with age at the gearbox end, and then doesn't seal properly. Usually the open end is unaffected, so if you can't get a replacement you could try fitting it the other way round, with a clip or cable tie.
Mike.

[Peter707R]

Assuming this is an auto box it could be the non-return valve letting oil back from the torque converter. Mine has dumped oil after returning from a trip within minutes - oil exits via all sort of gaps where oil is suddenly higher than it should be. It’s sporadic and normally takes a week or two - regular running will keep the oil in. I don’t know where/how the non-return valve is located or if serviceable as it would be a nice fix if it could be done without removing the box.