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Old 10-04-2019, 09:12 PM
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Default 83 5 speed Redline works amazing

So I have a 83 US 5 speed. That had terrible grind on 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear. I bleed the system just because I know a ton of people have problems with that. No change. Changed the fluid to the Redline today and I can not believe the difference. It's like synchro's in a bottle. 3 gear oil to one Manual Trans fluid. Very impressed.
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Got pics of the bottles? Curious of which fluid you used...I have problems with 2nd and gears “sticking”...I am currently using ENOS for synchromesh gearboxes, and want to try redline. I don’t have lsd

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Default Weeping seals?

Keep an eye on the deals and let us know if you experience any weeping at the seals. I’ve seen a couple posts about weeping seals when using redline.

I’ve used Redline in my Audi gearbox’s and differentials without weeping and I can’t imagine the seals being different.
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I've had great experience with redline in my manual boxes and no weepeing but both boxes were rebuilt with all new seals; so I'm sure that helped..
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I used a 3 to 1 ratio with 3 parts 75W90 and 1 part MT90. As recommended on Rennlist. No leaks so far and I have driven it 500 miles. I didn't think it could make this big a difference. I don't know when trans fluid was changed last. It wasn't cheap but much better alternative then rebuild.



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