jojofive9
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First, I would just say thanks to everyone that posts here, I've gotten alot out of what I've read here over the years.
So, the first thing I've encountered here that I can't find any information on: yesterday I finally got around to draining my manual transmission fluid in a 2002 Jetta TDI and noticed that quite a few spirals of plastic had been discharged along with a pretty foul smelling oil. I wish I had a photo here to send but somehow it got thrown out since, but they aren't too dissimilar to a twist tie or a wood shaving, curled up. Initially, I thought it was metal, but looking closer and testing it for magnetism and then that it burns, realized it was plastic. So, I guess I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas what it could be or if it spells certain disaster for my trusted steed here(?). I thought the manual transmission was made entirely of various metals, but the one related thread I came across seemed to suggest there might also be some nylon pieces in there...
Anyway, the only other context I can give that might be related is that the clutch inspection cap had been off for a long time before I noticed it (I imagine) and replaced it, and I also recently needed to replace the shifter bushing. Otherwise, it runs great, has no problems shifting or otherwise.
Alright then, thanks for reading, appreciate any help.
So, the first thing I've encountered here that I can't find any information on: yesterday I finally got around to draining my manual transmission fluid in a 2002 Jetta TDI and noticed that quite a few spirals of plastic had been discharged along with a pretty foul smelling oil. I wish I had a photo here to send but somehow it got thrown out since, but they aren't too dissimilar to a twist tie or a wood shaving, curled up. Initially, I thought it was metal, but looking closer and testing it for magnetism and then that it burns, realized it was plastic. So, I guess I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas what it could be or if it spells certain disaster for my trusted steed here(?). I thought the manual transmission was made entirely of various metals, but the one related thread I came across seemed to suggest there might also be some nylon pieces in there...
Anyway, the only other context I can give that might be related is that the clutch inspection cap had been off for a long time before I noticed it (I imagine) and replaced it, and I also recently needed to replace the shifter bushing. Otherwise, it runs great, has no problems shifting or otherwise.
Alright then, thanks for reading, appreciate any help.
