Rusted input shaft splines

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  • E30 Wagen
    No R3VLimiter
    • Jul 2005
    • 3425

    #1

    Rusted input shaft splines

    The splines on the input shaft from my '89 Getrag 260 are badly rusted. Would it still be safe to use if I clean the splines with a wire brush or some sandpaper? I want to run this transmission instead of the one from my eta since I am using a lightweight 323i flywheel and I've swapped to motronic 1.3. Thanks for any advice!
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  • ahlem
    Grease Monkey
    • Sep 2008
    • 369

    #2
    I'd use some 240 sand paper then a Dremel with a wire brush then a needle file from the Harbor Freight set. If you can grease it and slide your friction disc easily, you will be OK if you don't over grind anything.

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    • TobyB
      R3V Elite
      • Oct 2011
      • 5163

      #3
      Yeah, maybe a wire wheel.

      Unless it's pitted so badly it'll break, you'll be fine if the
      pressure plate slips over it.

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      now, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george graves

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