Re: [DML] Re: Manual Transmission
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Re: [DML] Re: Manual Transmission



I already got the auto-trans fluid out, and some 90w in. The side facing 
towards the front of the car is a bit moist. It was during the draining 
of the auto-trans fluid that the silicone was found on the seam.

Samuel

David Teitelbaum wrote:

>Get the automatic trans fluid out of the 5-speed. It cannot properly
>lubricate the final drive. Drain and refill with #85-90 gear oil. I
>would drain and refill again after 500-1,000 miles. The silicone on
>the seam  is normal but I am guessing the trans is moist, automatic
>trans fluid is thinner than gear oil so it would leak out easier.
>David Teitelbaum
>vin 10757
>
>
>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Samuel <samuel_yahoo@xxxx> wrote:
>  
>
>> While I was doing other work on my car, it was noticed that I have
>> black 
>  
>
>> silicone sealant on the bottom seam of the transmission. Should I
>> worry? 
>  
>
>>I know my manual trans had automatic fluid in it instead of gear oil 
>>also. Wanted to get the opinion of the community.
>>
>>Samuel


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