Date:         Thu, 14 Aug 1997 06:34:28 -0400 (EDT)
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From:         GMBulley@aol.com
Subject:      Re: Manual transmission Q's

In a message dated 97-08-13 21:44:36 EDT, young@sherlock.sims.berkeley.edu
(Tom Young) writes:

<< Any experience or anectdotes about how long from the time you start 
 hearing these noises until the trans self-destructs?
 
 It doesn't seem likely that changing the trans oil, even to a heavier 
 weight, would much improve things.  Anybody have any contrary opinions? >>

Check the archives for info about "Redline" fluid, seems to be a big help. I
have also seen VAST improvement by adding Slick 50 Manual Trans fluid
additive.

feeling very shifty,

gmbulley
faifax,va

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