[paulpdh]

Changed my gearbox fluid today and filter. Oil was dreadful. No pieces, no debris. However the magnet was filled with snot. No mental. Any ideas ??

 

[tomcat59alan]

If there's no mental then it's probably got the flu

 

[paulpdh]

If there's no mental then it's probably got the flu

Possible deterioration of the oil

 

[backinblack]

IMO it's just very fine metal particles from the wear on the gears.

 

[tomcat59alan]

Possible deterioration of the oil

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.

 

[backinblack]

You could try some cold and flu remedy in there...........OR MAYBE NOT

 

[paulpdh]

IMO it's just very fine metal particles from the wear on the gears.

Yes possible. Its done 108000 so not surprising

 

[paulpdh]

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

 

[tomcat59alan]

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

I think that @backinblack I probably correct.

 

[backinblack]

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

 

[jamesmartin]

Changed my gearbox fluid today and filter. Oil was dreadful. No pieces, no debris. However the magnet was filled with snot. No mental. Any ideas ??

it is metal powder, though only to be expected in a box with oil that colour

 

[paulpdh]

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

Oh I hope not...

 

[paulpdh]

it is metal powder, though only to be expected in a box with oil that colour

Yes I agree. That oil smells bad to.

 

[Dippypud]

Yes I agree. That oil smells bad to.

When was it last changed ?

 

[backinblack]

Oh I hope not...

100k lifespan is pretty common for the TD6 box.

 

[paulpdh]

When was it last changed ?

Perhaps never... only had it a few weeks

 

[badfluffy]

the clutches are paper thin did the oil smell burnt?

 

[paulpdh]

the clutches are paper thin did the oil smell burnt?

No not burnt tbh. But that fluid was bad

 

[Dippypud]

Perhaps never... only had it a few weeks

Not a good sign, get any service history with it ?

 

[badfluffy]

well what ever it is there must be metal in it for it to stick to the magnet