Shift Box Lubrication
05-29-02, 06:51 AM
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Shift Box Lubrication
I just bought a used manual transmission for my '86 GXL N/A. The shift box was packed FULL of what looks (and smells) like bearing grease. Looking at the Mazdatrix web site, they say to fill the shift box with transmission fluid.
Is the grease a big problem? Should I flush it out and fill the box with fluid?
Thanks in advance.
Is the grease a big problem? Should I flush it out and fill the box with fluid?
Thanks in advance.
05-29-02, 10:41 AM
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sure its grease? Maybe its cooked gear lube?
The grease would make it stiff to shift, but I wouldn't see any other problems.
But cooked gear lube... thats another matter and should be replaced.
The grease would make it stiff to shift, but I wouldn't see any other problems.
But cooked gear lube... thats another matter and should be replaced.
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Originally posted by SureShot
PO may have packed it with grease to quiet down a noisy tranny. I've heard of even using oatmeal. I'd see if your supplier has another one.
PO may have packed it with grease to quiet down a noisy tranny. I've heard of even using oatmeal. I'd see if your supplier has another one.
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When you say transmission fluid I hope you don't mean ATF. Do NOT replace the gear-lube in your manual transmission with ATF. Use a good synthetic from Red Line or the like. Use whatever weight is specified in the owner's manual.
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