Transmission fluid color?

[jditom]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Not really, the OEM fluid has a darker starting color. Different gear oils are all over the map color-wise; there are even "water white" gear oils. All has to do with the base stock the lube is based on, and what additives are being used. Do not be surprised if you find the RL fluid starts being harder shifting after a few miles..................

I have heard of that, i will keep an eye on it. I have no problem with draining it again if it does. 200 miles and going strong. I do not have an LSD.

On a side not Porsche could put a trap door under that drain plug so we don't have to take off 8 bolts to the 2 cross beams than 4 bolts to the skid plate every time we want to drain the tranny fluid.

[bonefx]

Did you pump out the original oil and then pump in the new oil? I am getting ready to do that service.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by bonefx

Did you pump out the original oil and then pump in the new oil? I am getting ready to do that service.

Why? There already is a drain plug on the manual gearboxes..................

[jditom]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Why? There already is a drain plug on the manual gearboxes..................

Drain plug is a PITA to get to but I doubt you could suck out all the oil with vacuum.
Unlike engine oil where the vacuum works pretty good at getting as much oil out as draining.

Yes it would be a good idea to cut a small hole maybe 2-2.5 inch diameter and buy a rubber plug to put on that dust shield. Anyone know where I could buy a rubber plug? Actually square plug would be easier

[JFP in PA]

The rubber plug is not necessary. Using a drill and a metal hole saw, simply cut an inch and a half to two inch hole in the tray, de-burr the edges, and you are forever in business when servicing the gear box.............

And I have never seen a vacuum system that can drain either an engine or gear box as effectively as the OEM drain plugs..............they all leave some of the oil and crud you are trying to remove behind. Not good.

[Flavor 987S]

Send a sample to a place like Blackstone Labs for a UOA (used oil analysis) to further establish your base-line info on the new to you car.

Color looks normal.

[jditom]

Originally Posted by Flavor 987S

Send a sample to a place like Blackstone Labs for a UOA (used oil analysis) to further establish your base-line info on the new to you car.

Color looks normal.

Excellent idea!

Wish I had known about the small magnet next to the drain plug before I put her back together. It would have been nice to see if there were excessive metal shavings on it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAl9g_Oar7I&feature=related

[JFP in PA]

Ever consider marking the plate before you remove, then pull it and drill a hole in to to facilitate future service? Just a thought................