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Gearbox drain plug. Metal shavings.
SunnyDaze
Posted on: 2011/1/11 10:30
Just removed my gearbox drain plug. It was pretty hard to get out. I ended up clamping the plug in a vice and twisting the whole box..
How bad do the metal shavings look? ![Open in new window](javascript:CaricaFoto("http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/22759.jpg");)  
#2
Re: Gearbox drain plug. Metal shavings.
1200rallycar
Posted on: 2011/1/11 10:37
looks like a lot but oil colour looks very old too
#3
Re: Gearbox drain plug. Metal shavings.
clyons8
Posted on: 2011/1/11 10:40
I had about the same on my gearbox, the second change was much better though.
#4
Re: Gearbox drain plug. Metal shavings.
revhead001
Posted on: 2011/1/11 10:44
I wouldn't worry too much about that. Was it shifting fine before removal? Either way, when you get new oil use FWD transaxle fluid. 75W85 oil is the best for manual gearboxs.
#5
Re: Gearbox drain plug. Metal shavings.
Shifty
Posted on: 2011/1/12 2:15
That's *relatively* normal for oil that hasn't been changed in a few years. That's why the plug is magnetic, to draw the metal parts out of the oil & stop them going through the gears again.
As long as there are no big chunks then it will be fine, just put new oil in it. Maybe shift more gently in future, just to be safe :)
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