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Re: Metal shavings in a manual trans
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Originally Posted by AussieinNC
That is a lot of metal for a low mileage unit....
Looks like bearing filings, most likely from running the unit low on oil.
I would be pulling it to inspect and replace the support bearings.
Just my humble opinion.
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This was my conclusion as well. I just wanted to hear it from someone else because it's going to be a huge project
I contacted the manufacturer last night for a parts diagram; hopefully it's just bearings when I get in there and there is no hard parts damage.
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