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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?
		 
		
	
		
	
			
				
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			I didn't drain mine, no spills. 
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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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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			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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			OK, thanks for the tips!
		 
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			Even if you separate it the trans won't leak.
		 
		
	
		
	
			
			
				
					
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