I have tomorrow off and want to get the new clutch and trans in. (2000 outback with 5mt) So this evening I'm getting the prep work done. Put the car up on jack stands and am cleaning up the good trans that I'm putting in. The speedometer sensor was snapped off in the trans. Took a screwdriver and hammer and chiseled out the plastic that was in there. Looks like some water had been in there because now that all the plastic is out, I can see the prongs sticking out of the trans (Where that little whatchamacallit little piece of metal sits between the trans and sensor.) has some rust on it.

 

Was wondering if I should spray some wd-40 or put a little oil/grease in there or just leave it as is?

 

If all goes as planned, I can drive this thing for the first time tomorrow. May sell the impreza and build this as the next adventure car.

 

 

 

guess I'll oil it up a bit and hope for the best unless anyone thinks otherwise.

There is a seal in there to keep water out of the important bits. I'd probably run around in there with a wire brush and some WD or PB then spray it out with air or cleaner. Smear some axle grease around in there and call it good.

 

Might want to spin the front diff a few times and just make sure the little nub turns before you put it in the car.