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Final gear sludge

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Dan Gardner, May 12, 2020.

  1. Dan Gardner

    Dan Gardner Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    I just changed the oil in the final gear drive gear. It had a magnetic plug in it and it was covered in a pretty sludgy mess. Should I be worried? Or should I just be happy that I changed the oil before it got too bad?
     
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    Mine was the same way, if you changed it last spring, bad news, but if its the first time its ever been changed ( most likely ), its normal.
     
    xj6504lyfe, May 13, 2020
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    That is normal, good thing you checked and changed the oil. Well done.
     
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    Thanks guys. The bike is new to me so who knows when the last time it was changed. I think I might put a few miles on it and then change it again to see if it rinses out any more gunk.
     
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    Relax you have nothing to get worked up about. There will always be a bit on the drain plug, just use the proper weight and good quality lube.
     
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