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Aug 08, 2015 10:54 am
Aug 08, 2015 10:54 am
Subject: Re: LG6 rear axle oil (same as LG45?)
Hi Peter,
I've since found Morris Lodexol 80W-140, it's a semi-synthetic, not full synthetic. Multigrade and would appear ideal. I'm not convinced that a thick oil is doing any favours to this axle, viz my comment regarding the star wheel and pin wear because of inadequate lubrication.
Incidentally, whilst the chassis is largely identical, Lagonda used their own rear axle for the LG6, and the 120 David Hine recommendation comes from his "Revised Hand Book for 4.5 Litre M45 R & LG45 models & LG6 (Engine only)"..but it does include the ENV rear axle...it says so in the V12 manual, but no reference to LG6 in the 4.5 litre manual...but obviously it is that axle.
Still hoping to take the LG6 to the AGM, just hope there aren't many more unexpected issues to deal with!
Laurence
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Hi Peter,
I've since found Morris Lodexol 80W-140, it's a semi-synthetic, not full synthetic. Multigrade and would appear ideal. I'm not convinced that a thick oil is doing any favours to this axle, viz my comment regarding the star wheel and pin wear because of inadequate lubrication.
Incidentally, whilst the chassis is largely identical, Lagonda used their own rear axle for the LG6, and the 120 David Hine recommendation comes from his "Revised Hand Book for 4.5 Litre M45 R & LG45 models & LG6 (Engine only)"..but it does include the ENV rear axle...it says so in the V12 manual, but no reference to LG6 in the 4.5 litre manual...but obviously it is that axle.
Still hoping to take the LG6 to the AGM, just hope there aren't many more unexpected issues to deal with!
Laurence
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