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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-01-2017, 09:21 AM
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Posted By Vidyashankara
Awesome, thanks! Can you explain the potential...

Awesome, thanks! Can you explain the potential alignment issues?

The hole will give access only to the drain plug right? I am not sure if i can access the fill plug without remove the tray.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-30-2017, 04:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,878
Posted By Vidyashankara
I will try and do this in the next couple of...

I will try and do this in the next couple of days. I still need to remove the aluminum tray and diagonal brackets covering the transmission right?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-30-2017, 05:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,878
Posted By Vidyashankara
Damn!! Is overfilling bad?? I can't get back to...

Damn!! Is overfilling bad?? I can't get back to the lift for atleast 2 weeks! Will it be ok?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-29-2017, 10:00 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,878
Posted By Vidyashankara
>>>Replace the bottom plug on the transmission,...

>>>Replace the bottom plug on the transmission, but don't tighten it too tightly (18 ft-lbs or 25 Nm maximum). These plugs do not have a tendency to leak (transmission oil is thicker than engine...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-29-2017, 09:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,878
Posted By Vidyashankara
I did the fluid swap yesterday. Went well...

I did the fluid swap yesterday. Went well overall..

The old fluid looked very good. I was expecting black gunk to flow out, but it was nice and clear. It did have an odd smell.

Then I added...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-26-2017, 01:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,878
Posted By Vidyashankara
This was also $50 a liter. I bought 3 bottles...

This was also $50 a liter. I bought 3 bottles today. My 5 speed transmission should take 2.25L of this fluid.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-26-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,878
Posted By Vidyashankara
Thanks for the responses guys! I ditched my plans...

Thanks for the responses guys! I ditched my plans on using Mobil 1 and called the dealer based on your feedback.

However, like you mentioned, most of the dealers only had a 20L drum. One of the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-21-2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,878
Posted By Vidyashankara
Capri Tools 1/2 in. Drive 16 mm XZN Triple Square...

Capri Tools 1/2 in. Drive 16 mm XZN Triple Square Bit Socket-CP30055 - The Home Depot...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-21-2017, 12:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,878
Posted By Vidyashankara
Hi Guys, Just getting around to finish the...

Hi Guys,
Just getting around to finish the job.

I was wondering if I can use good old Mobil 1 Synthetic 75w90 LS gear oil as the transmission fluid?

Thanks,
Vidhu
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-28-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,878
Posted By Vidyashankara
awesome thanks!

awesome thanks!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-28-2017, 08:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,878
Posted By Vidyashankara
Thanks, I'll get the socket driver and will...

Thanks, I'll get the socket driver and will remember to remove the fill plug first :)

Just curious, why isn't there a filter for the manual transmissions?

The manual also says to change the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-26-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,878
Posted By Vidyashankara
Excellent! Thanks! Must be very straight fwd then!

Excellent! Thanks! Must be very straight fwd then!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-26-2017, 08:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,878
Posted By Vidyashankara
1999 Boxster manual transmission fluid change

I am due for a transmission fluid change. I looked up the diy instructions and it's relatively simple. The part I am not sure of is whether the 5 speed manual transmission also has a filter inside....
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