Auto Trans Magnet Sludge

[hocka09]

Hey guys, I'm doing a trans filter change and fluid change today and had a quick question. When I got the pan down, the magnets had a sort of magnetic sludge over them. It was very fine and did not have any big pieces of metal, just a sludge like consistency of magnetic material. I was just hoping someone would be able to tell me if this is normal or could be signs of wearing parts. Thanks for your time, guys!

 

[bryanwheat]

IT is pretty normal, that is from wear, but just about every transmission will have it. Clean it off the magnets with a paper towel.

 

[hocka09]

Thanks for the quick reply! I suppose I will not worry about it them.

 

[slayer450]

As long a you don't find any big chucks or slivers of metal your fine.

 

[hocka09]

Thanks guys. By the way, DO NOT FORGET TO PUT YOUR MAGNETS IN BEFORE YOU PUT THE PAN ON!!!! I remembered when all the pan bolts were hand tight...

 

[Doubleot]

Yeah, It's pretty common, The few times I've done my filter and fluid service they have had some sludge but nothing metal or magnetic.

 

[goodbuds]

I found some nice chunks of metal. Any idea were they came from