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Originally Posted by alexpinson5
Hi guys,
I have a 2000 Boxster S with ~40k miles on it, I'm working on dropping the transmission to a) verify and repair what I think is an RMS leak and b) replate a squealing throwout bearing. In addition I need to change the transmission gear oil.
I've been looking around but haven't found any answers either way - are there any advantages to draining the oil before dropping the transmission (weight is the one that immediately comes to mind) versus leaving it in, doing the service and reinstall, and then draining and refilling as I button things back up?
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Alex, it looks like you just joined here. So welcome!
Couple of things to consider:
If you're going to drain and refill anyway, then I'd say drain first, fill last, with your r&r in between. What would be the point in doing otherwise? [emoji848]
Here's the bigger question, though:
You're chasing a rear main seal and a squealing t/o bearing. I hate to ask if you've read-up on the IMS for these motors?
I'm not an IMS doom-sayer, like some others. However: it might make sense to replace the IMS while you're in there looking at it.
Just a thought.
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