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Old 08-22-2018, 07:22 AM   #1
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MGW installation and metal in fluid

Last night I finally got a MGW shifter and got the time to install it. At the same time, I changed a leaky tailshaft seal with a new Ford seal, drained the trans, and refilled with 3 quarts of Syncromesh.

I put exactly 3 quarts in. Will that be OK or do I need to add more fluid?

There were traces of metal shavings in the old fluid. The car has 133,000 miles and drives fine. All gears work, and all gears are quiet and do not whine. Other than 3rd gear lockout at high RPM, the trans feels very good. Should I be concerned?

Side note: The MGW shifter with comfort handle is WAY different from stock. This is going to take some getting used to. And I can't imagine using the standard or especially the race handle. This comfort handle is SHORT and the spread between shifts is very small. Feels very odd, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.
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Old 08-22-2018, 09:31 AM   #2
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Re: MGW installation and metal in fluid

You didn't say how long the fluid has been in your trans so it may or may not mean something. It seems like Tremec calls for 3.2 qts.
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Old 08-22-2018, 10:38 AM   #3
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Re: MGW installation and metal in fluid

I do not know how long the fluid had been in there. The original owner gave me all the receipts he had, and trans. service wasn't an item that I saw in there. I'm sure he probably had it done at some point in the car's life, but I have to think it's probably been at least a few years if not longer.
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Old 08-22-2018, 11:58 AM   #4
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Re: MGW installation and metal in fluid

If trans works fine then it's probably ok. I would top off the fluid which is another 6.4 oz.
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Old 08-22-2018, 12:53 PM   #5
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Re: MGW installation and metal in fluid

I agree^ I think it's okay if you didn't have any issues prior to seeing the fluid.
According to TSB 04-26-13, the new fill level is approximately 3/4" below the fill hole.
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Old 08-22-2018, 03:27 PM   #7
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Re: MGW installation and metal in fluid

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Side note: The MGW shifter with comfort handle is WAY different from stock. This is going to take some getting used to. And I can't imagine using the standard or especially the race handle. This comfort handle is SHORT and the spread between shifts is very small. Feels very odd, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.

I went from the stock shifter to the MGW blue handle race shifter. I think it took about a month before I got use to the night and day difference.
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