What is snot on the magnet?
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tomcat59alan
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If there's no mental then it's probably got the flu
Possible deterioration of the oil
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IMO it's just very fine metal particles from the wear on the gears.
tomcat59alan
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I'm sure the answer will be forthcoming, possible condensation. Did you pour a bit of oil on a piece of kitchen paper, it'll give you a better idea of the oil colour.
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You could try some cold and flu remedy in there...........OR MAYBE NOT
Yes possible. Its done 108000 so not surprising
I'm sure the answer will be forthcoming, possible condensation. Did you pour a bit of oil on a piece of kitchen paper, it'll give you a better idea of the oil colour.
Interestingly soon as took the pan off. The magnet started releasing a grey material. Definitely no pieces. Obviously possible wear... however it looked more like a liquid then metal
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I had the same on mine, did the gearbox service and 2k miles after the bastid let go so recon box and TC were fitted. TD6
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it is metal powder, though only to be expected in a box with oil that colour
Oh I hope not...
Yes I agree. That oil smells bad to.
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When was it last changed ?
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100k lifespan is pretty common for the TD6 box.
Perhaps never... only had it a few weeks
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the clutches are paper thin did the oil smell burnt?
No not burnt tbh. But that fluid was bad
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Not a good sign, get any service history with it ?
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well what ever it is there must be metal in it for it to stick to the magnet
