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Old 02-26-2012, 05:36 AM   #11
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The tranny has ...

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Changed the transmission oil today and checked for deposits of grease around the drain plug.There was a very thin film of dark highly viscous depsoit ,not sure if its grease.Is it normal to have this kind of deposit or is most likely the grease washed out from IMS bearing.car has 75k miles on it




... the same type of sealed bearings as the engine's IMS.
That sludge on the bottom most like is grease that has leaked out.
With 75K miles your tranny should still be fine.
Mine has had 4 oil changes in its 216,000 mile life and although it now whines a bit, it's still solid.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro
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