Trans pan magnet 'goop' (pics)

Speedin Bob · #1 02-13-2002, 10:05 AM

Hey guys!

While installing a PSP/Factory Tech Lightning shift kit last night and replacing the oem pan with a 4x4 setup, I noticed a nasty collection of 'goop' on the magnet.

The truck has only 6000 miles yet the amount is a bit concerning. It has done light towing with the RPMs not dropping below 2500, done two 15 minute sessions on IRP's road course, and drag raced only three times.

Thoughts?

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WLF · #2 02-13-2002, 01:25 PM

Don't worry too much about the goop from the magnet. I have found goop at every trans oil change. When you think about how many metal to metal parts there are in the transmission, this is nothing, especially during the break in period (first 5000 miles). Just hope you never see PIECES OF GEARS.

CanadianSCrew · #3 02-13-2002, 05:04 PM

I know it looks scary but I have seen that much as well at the first fluid change and yet got well over 150,000 miles on the tranny and was still going strong when it got traded in.

mattadams · #4 02-13-2002, 05:44 PM

mine had WAY more goop then that. I think I went through three paper towels getting all the goop off. Good thing that magnet is there!

Speedin Bob · #5 02-13-2002, 05:53 PM

Thanks for the replies! No chunks of gears thank goodness.

Obviously, dropping the tranny pan isn't something I do on a regular basis. Every 10k from now on though.

Drain plugs are real nice.

Thanks again,

Bob

FamilyRide · #6 02-13-2002, 08:37 PM

Yep, that goop is normal. I had it too.

The 4x4 pan idea is pretty slick huh? Sure makes it nice to drain.

Factory_Tech · #7 02-15-2002, 12:18 AM

Bob,
that's about a normal amount on the magnet, most of it got there in the first 1,000 miles, if you pull it again in 10,000 miles, I wouldn't be surprised if it's nearly clean, the first miles are the worst, when the parts initally mate to each other.

G

Speedin Bob · #8 02-15-2002, 11:46 AM

Thanks Gregg!!