Hi all,
Long time owner here. The only maintenance I've had to do for my 5-speed manual up to this point is replace the gear oil, slave, and master cylinders. The clutch line was already a SS braided line, thanks to the PO. While under the car recently, as I prepare to replace the original accumulator, I noticed the 5-speed is looking really crusty, meaning there have been unaddressed leaks occurring for a long time.
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I am mentally preparing to drop the tranny and address this long-neglected piece of equipment. I'd like to address all possible issues while I have it out, including anything that should be done internally. I'm confident that the rear main seal is contributing to some of the crustiness, as well as the seals for the output shafts. I'm looking to do it all, but not sure of all the issues or maintenance items I should address while I'm in there.
For context, the transmission performs very well. It shifts a little rough from 1st to 2nd when cold, but if weren't for the visible leaks, I would have no other reason to do this. The clutch is likely original. The car has around 53k miles.
What all should I plan on addressing?