I've never worked on a transmission before. I am putting in a B&M ripper shifter for my T-5. I got the old shifter off and there is transmission fluid pooled down in there. Is this normal or do I have a problem. Also, what sealant and grease do you guys recommend for the installation of the new shifter?
Thanks,
Sam

 

Yes it is entirely normal. That cavity is inside the transmission, for all practical purposes. In fact you can fill the trans by pouring the fluid in there if you want to. Remove the fill plug, and pour fluid in slowly (it won't go in fast anyway...) until it runs out the fill hole, put the fill plug back in.

White lithium grease on the ball end of the shifter, where it fits down in the plastic cup; and a smear of silicone sealer on the shifter plate.

 

Thanks for your quick response. Sounds good.