I did a fluid change a few weeks ago and just got a chance to post the pics. I have 4.44's which have alwasy been really whiney sicne day 1. Ive had them in for over a year now. Changed the fluid over 6 times in the first 6 months to make sure everything was alright. Fluid always looked good. Its been over 6 months since the last change and this is what came out. Not to mention my fill bolts stripped.


Could this be part of a tooth?
The rear still going, hasnt blown yet.

 

The stuff on the towel and drain plug is normal.

 

Yeah i figured that, but that little piece of metal on my finger was on the drain plug to. What could that be?

 

The tiny metal piece may be a sign of bad things to come, Possibly part of a bearing cage, or from the gear.

Otherwise, normal "stuff" on the towel.

 

Maybe it came from the stripped fill bolt threads on the casing?

 

Is the metal piece magnetic or not? If it is, it's not from the threads.

 

it was magnetic