Reference: Ginetta G40 Maintenance Specs
Jacking points
- Each corner of the chassis box, diagonally back from the front wheels, diagonally forward of the rear wheels
- Along the side, following the line of rivets that indicate the side rail of the tubular frame
- You will need a low jack, maximum 89 mm when lowered
- Supplies: e.g. Hilka Pro-Craft 2-Tonne Low Profile Service Jack £60 from Screwfix
Wheels
- Wheel bolt head: 17 mm
- Wheel bolt torque: 80 N/m
Engine lubricants & filters
- Engine oil: Carlube Triple R fully synthetic 5W 30 (approx 4 litres to fill)
- Supplies: B&M £15 4L
- Engine oil filter: MANN W 712/83 (fitment tool LS7, 76 mm) and alternatives
- Supplies: Eurocarparts £5.50
- Sump plug: 25 mm
Transmission fluids
- Gearbox: 75w90 TDL
- Differential: 75w90 TDL
Hydraulic fluids & coolant
- Brake fluid: Sunoco R600+ Racing Brake Fluid (synthetic)
- Supplies: Advantage Motorsport £16.99 inc. postage
- Coolant fluid: Standard Ford or similar ‘red’ coolant
- Supplies: Eurocarparts
Bulbs
- Headlamp dipped: H7 - 55W
- Headlamp main: 9005 HB3 - 60W
- See also: Ginetta G40 Headlamps
- Front indicator: BA9S T8 - 23W clear
- Side indicator: 501 W5W - 5W
- Rear indicator: PY12W - 21W orange
- Rear fog light: H12W - 21W
- Reverse light: 7506 - 21W clear
- Number plate lights: C5W clear
Fuses & relays
- The relays and fuse box are behind dashboard above passenger footwell. Newer G40 dashboards have a removable panel on the dashboard. Older G40s (approx. before chassis number 100) require you to loosen the dashboard and reach up inside to find the fuses.
- Mini blade 5, 7.5, 10, 12, 15, 25 amp
See also