Total Bv 75/80

[PhilNW 40]

Been searching for best place to get some of the above oil and some people are now offering Total Gear 8 75/80 as the replacement for the BV version

 

Checked Total's web site and both oils appear to match PSA spec of B71 2330 AND API GL-4+

 

Anyone had experience of using it?

 

Any reason why you shouldn't?

 

[SweetBadger 91]

I've used it in a BE3 box and it seemed to do the trick - had no issues with it.

[PhilNW 40]

Should have explained a bit better that the gearbox has a tranx LSD in it , just wondered if the gear 8 oil is suitable for the LSD

 

Not had any problems with the BV version

[petert 554]

Add approx. 40mL of Redline friction modifier.

[boldy205 74]

Add approx. 40mL of Redline friction modifier.

I guess this reduces the "clunking" and pulling on steering at slow speed, tight turns? Or are there other advantages?

[petert 554]

Correct, just add enough until the clunking reduces to an acceptable level.

[boldy205 74]

Will give it a go!

Cheers!

[dcc 855]

I found I used 2 bottles to my gearoil with plate diff. With no modifier it was horrible under 5mph turning

[dobboy 231 2 Cars]

I've ordered some of the total gear 8, have not long put Titan Syn 5 in..... ????

 

I've never had a plated diff before but after recently fitting one, and maybe done 50/70 miles or so, i'm beginning to hear the clunking at fairly slow speeds, but i also hear what i can only describe as sounding like a tyre rubbling off a bit of unattached plastic trim.... Or like the sound when you spin a wheel by hand when it's jacked up, from the disc/brake pad.

 

The sound seems to appear randomly and from mid to NS, is this normal?

[dcc 855]

The clunking yes, anything else you'v described sounds like you've done a silly and forgotten to do something

[dobboy 231 2 Cars]

Cheers dcc. Can't think of what else it can be, there is no slack trims etc, and nothing I can think of that can rub..... Lambda cable on a shaft but I doubt it and doubt it would sound like it does.

 

Back up on the axle stands again.................... huh

[boldy205 74]

I found I used 2 bottles to my gearoil with plate diff. With no modifier it was horrible under 5mph turning

I presume this has no effect on the synchros?

[SweetBadger 91]

I don't bother using any additive for my box with a 3J diff as the car rarely sees the road and the chatter/clunking doesn't bother me.

 

It is quite bad with tight low speed turns though - does anyone know if the chatter/clunking is bad for the diff or could cause premature wear on the plates. If it does I'll get some of the additive in there!

[dcc 855]

I've not had any problems so far, I dont know what affect it will have on them tbh. As yet no problems (10k+ miles)

[dobboy 231 2 Cars]

Got to say, my Gbox feels better since removing the Titan Syn stuff and putting Total 8 in, somehow sweeter from cold.

 

I never added any modifier.

[And 15 1 Cars]

I had issues with the Titan sync stuff to I got it as as I won £50 to spend with 710, it affected my sincros badly but I believe but could be wrong that it's really for dog engagement, I just run total BV now no adative as its a stage car the clicking don't bother me but saying that the Titan was just as loud..

[Rippthrough 98]

They had a lot of syncro issues with RX-8 boxes with Titan in too. Opie had them investigating but it I don't think it ever came to anything.