Is metalic sludge normal on the magnet in the Trans Pan?
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Car: 1987 GTA
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Is metalic sludge normal on the magnet in the Trans Pan?
I just dropped the Tranny pan to install a shift kit. The fluid seemed normal. There was some metalic sludge on the magnet only. No metal slivers or any chunks, just some sludge and only on the magnet. Is this normal? Tranny seems to be acting normal. I'm switching the B&M kit to a Transgo one. Trans has 126,000 Miles on it or 203,000 Kilometers.
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
It's normal. Just typical wear and tear. It's when there's hard parts in the pan that you need to be worried.
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