 Draining the transmission, How do I get it ALL out? |
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| 914 RZ-1 |
 May 12 2018, 03:46 PM
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Porsche Padawan  Group: Members Posts: 684 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California  |
I've removed the transmission and got most of the oil out. I've filled a 1 gallon milk jug about half full. That means there is still some left in the transmission case. What is the best way to get this out? I'm going to be participating in Dr Evil's transmission clinic and want to get all the oil out to keep the mess to a minimum.
I thought I might tip it up so it's bell side down and let the oil drain out where the throw out bearing is. Would I need to take off the parts around the spline shaft? Or is there a better way? |
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| TravisNeff |
May 12 2018, 03:49 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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You probably have most all of it out. it holds 2.5qts, so a little more than half a gallon I think. The way you explain would work (which means taking off the throw out bearing sleeve, then pulling the main seal).
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| BillC |
May 12 2018, 03:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 675 Joined: 24-April 15 From: Silver Spring, MD Member No.: 18,667 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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You could probably roll the transmission over and let it drain through the air vent.
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| mepstein |
May 12 2018, 04:43 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,964 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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You can also remove the speedo drive and tip it down.
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| Mark Henry |
May 12 2018, 05:17 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
You don't want to wash it out with solvent. You want the gears covered with a bit of oil to prevent rusting.
Just in case you were thinking about doing this... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Dr Evil |
May 14 2018, 09:53 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,041 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Once you pulled the side cover, that is the lowest point and it will come out. Only issue is if the oil is cold as it is like molasses then.
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