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| Registered Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Fe, NM 
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				When Removing Engine and Transmission Together as a Unit...
			 
			Do I need to drain the Transmission oil first?  I am not planning on separating the two this time.  Will it be a big mess?  Or will it be OK?
		 
				__________________ Scot 78 911SC coupe, sold,, 2019 Macan S "my friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends.." | ||
|  06-08-2012, 06:12 AM | 
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			I didn't drain mine, no spills. Just don't turn it upside down! | ||
|  06-08-2012, 06:14 AM | 
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			No you don't but if your plan is to drain it when you drop it, then I would do it before, much easier.
		 
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|  06-08-2012, 06:15 AM | 
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			No need to drain the trans.  Nothing will leak.   But be aware, even though you will have drained the engine oil, it will still be messy. You may want to have a good selection of plugs to prevent your oil lines from dripping. Ask me how I know.   
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|  06-08-2012, 06:15 AM | 
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			OK, thanks for the tips!
		 
				__________________ Scot 78 911SC coupe, sold,, 2019 Macan S "my friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends.." | ||
|  06-08-2012, 07:11 AM | 
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			Even if you separate it the trans won't leak.
		 
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