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MG TD TF 1500 - How To Check Gear Box Oil

Though it was time to check the oil in the gear box. It looks like the dip stick is under the heater. Is there a way to check it without removing the heater?
Since I could not find anything about the heater in my books, I am guessing that it is not a stock item, so I am attaching a picture.

CH Hull

you are right, it is under the non stock heater. If I was in CA, that would be the first thing I would remove.
Tom Maine

I believe I have the same heater (an Arnolt) and my dipstick is behind, not under, that heater! There should be a section of carpet back there that comes out, about 5" long exposing a removable plate under which the dipstick lies. If not, your's is different.
Ed
efh Haskell

I checked Arnolt on the web, and that is what I have. I could feel the back where two studs hold it to a bracket. I am going to remove it and put a loop of hose on the fittings for now.

Thank you for the help,

CH Hull

If you don't want the heater, remove it. But to just check the dipstick that should not be necessary. At least not on my TD. Just wanted to clarify that.
Ed
efh Haskell

If mounted correctly, i.e., as originally designed. The heater is suspended from a lip on the back of the tool box and isn't touching the carpeting. The gearbox dipstick is accessible through the removeable piece of carpet. See http://www.ttalk.info/Tech/Arnolt.htm Bud
Bud Krueger

This thread was discussed between 01/11/2013 and 02/11/2013

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