getrag 260 re-sealing

[CHIF8008]

so i have installed the new selector shaft seal, detent spring seal, and the output shaft seal. I am at the point of installing the output flange and i read to use locktite 270 on the splines and back of the nut. could i just use locktite 271 instead? they both are high strength and the purpose of it is to seal oil from leaching around the splines and out- so i see no reason why i cant do this. i just want your opinion on this as i would hate to re-do it. (the 271 is already in my possession, so id rather use it than have to go buy some new stuff) i also read that bmw recommended locktite 242 for new trans? or should i not trust that? the 242 is a medium strength locktite.

also, the same for the input shaft seal. should i be using a sealer too? like the 242 or the 271? (both i already have) i read to use locktite 573 due to the slow cure time, but is it needed? or can i just use what i have along with a high strength RTV?

[jlevie]

Either 270 or 271 is okay for the output flange. Use blue on the bolts that mount the throwout bearing tube.

[CHIF8008]

awesome thank you so much.

only problem im having now is getting the input shaft seal housing to come loose. i got the tube thing off (like 4 bolts) but the bigger piece/flange that the seal sits in is really stuck on there. been giving it a few good wraps with the rubber mallet, but its hard being in that small bell-housing.

should i just try to remove the seal separately from it and tap the new one in while the plate/cover is still stuck in the trans and then just seal the bolts i already removed? any tricks to this?

thanks in advance anyone .

[jlevie]

You can replace the seal without removing the carrier.