Oil capacity Gearbox

[Kaboodleschnitzer]

Hi,
I have a T50 gearbox from an AE86 that I have fitted to my current project. All my research says the capacity is 1.6litre or 1.7litre depending on the source of that information. My problem is I can only get 1litre into the box before it starts coming out of the filler hole. Am I doing something wrong? Is there a trick to filling the box that I am not aware of. Any help greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Evan

[davew7]

Evan
My guess is that the car was jack-up when drained and not level, and there was oil left in the case. Warning only use GL-4 lube in the trans. Not GL-5 or GL-4/5 which can destroy the syncho's.
I've filled my trans thru the shift lever. But I would just drive for a short distance then re-check the fluid lever. Then add any more lube if needed. DaveW7

[Kaboodleschnitzer]

[QUOTE=davew7;979994]Evan
My guess is that the car was jack-up when drained and not level, and there was oil left in the case. Warning only use GL-4 lube in the trans. Not GL-5 or GL-4/5 which can destroy the syncho's.
I've filled my trans thru the shift lever. But I would just drive for a short distance then re-check the fluid lever. Then add any more lube if needed. DaveW7[/QUOTE

Thanks Dave
Gearbox was level when drained then removed and drained of any remaining oil. Once refitted it was refilled thru the filler. I can’t get to the shifter lever with the mods I have done. GL4 used
Cheers Evan