[Tt3Sheppard]

If the transmission is open like those photos and the TOB is exposed to the elements I can only imagine what it looks like for us Northeast owners. The squeak I was hearing did sound like rusted/dirty metal. I opened the clutch boot and sprayed lithium grease on the clutch fork and let it run down to the bearing and pivot area. Not the best idea but better than spraying all over the housing. The lithium grease grabs some of the dirt too. I'm already passed the warranty but I've seen a few used MT transmissions for around a grand so still cheaper than dealer repairs.