I was unable to find an answer about modes of B2 failure...

Is it possible that a B2 can 'wear out' ( spring, seals, etc.) fail or otherwise malfunction WITHOUT cracking and still look OK?


Possible related trans malfunction is -
Trans needs time to 'warm up' before engaging in forward gears, after that, functions as normal. Other aspects are normal and I do understand "something is sticking somewhere" is also a possibility.

It's out of the car and I'm trying to decide on keeping it as a potential spare to use later.

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