GL-4 Gear Oil problems!!

[M_Wolff]

Hi All,
Looks like a have a bit of a problem on my hands. This week I just got my new JM254, and shes a beauty. Now the problem is that I have all the original low quaility gear oil drained out, but now I can't find one darn store in the entire city that has a gear oil that is GL-4 or "Yellow Meal" compatible. I've read that most 200 series Jinma's have brass/bronze/copper inside the trans. So what are my options? The only store that does carry GL-4 wants $140 for 12x1 80w90 liter bottles, and NAPA will not get Penzoil GL4 80w90 until 2 weeks time. What should I do? I have over 40 liters of 15w40, use that and something like lucas oil sabilizer till the 25hr mark? I've also herd to use 30wt oil? Or chance using GL5 with Extra Pressure additives 80w90 gear oil that is readily available?
It would be nice to get her out of the garage this weekend and start breakin er in for work on monday..

 

[Patches]

A little late for ya, and I'm sure you've since figured this out, but; never drain unless you have the replacement product on hand

 

[IXLR8]

Where are you located?? That would give us a better idea on what help might be available for you. My VW tranny requires GL-4 fluid, lots of advice NOT to use the GL-5 in it due to the 'yellow' metal issues. If you have a VW dealer around, you could ask them... but I suspect it will cost you twice what you were quoted for the other stuff. Sorry to hear the 'old' is out and you don't have the 'new' to go back in.

 

[prb51]

I have to use it in my '56 Triumph tranny as GL5 eats yellow metal. NAPA sells it by the gallon.

 

[M_Wolff]

I have good news! It took me about 2 hours, and about 10 phone calls, but I tracked down a supplier inside the city. I broke down and called Shell's head office and tracked down, SADLY only one supplier! But I got it! $100 later and now I have 5 Gallons of GL4 80w90! WOO HOO!! Thanks for all the replies!