Ok I got my Trans out..., Now what? Options

[rwilner]

I got my trans out of the car, packed, and shipped down to Richard Casto at Blue Sky for a rebuild.







My question is, what other work should I do now, or parts should I replace? the obvious stuff --
- new CV joint bolts (8)
- paper cv joint gaskets
- trans fluid (duh)

the cv boots look to be in good shape. Is there anything else obvious I should be doing with the trans out of the car?

thx
Rich

[Dr Evil]

Drew hit it on the head. Also, you do not need the paper CV gaskets. They shrink and expand allowing for the bolts to come loose and fall out. Many have abandoned the gaskets, including myself, and now just bolt the CV on, clean the outer mating surface with solvent, and seal with high temp silicon. Works good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[ChrisFoley]

... you do not need the paper CV gaskets. They shrink and expand allowing for the bolts to come loose and fall out. Many have abandoned the gaskets, including myself, and now just bolt the CV on, clean the outer mating surface with solvent, and seal with RTV. Works good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I strongly disagree!
The stock paper gaskets are the best way to prevent slinging grease onto the trunk floor, starter, etc.
Expansion/contraction of the gaskets has absolutely nothing to do with the bolts loosening up.
The CVs are designed with a space for the gasket, such that the CV is still bolted metal to metal. Correct torque and new Schnorr washers is the key.
I've never used the bolts drilled for safety wire and probably never will.

In my on-track experience, RTV will not hold up to the centrifugal force of a spinning axle, and will let go prematurely - allowing the grease out.
No gasket at all is a sure way to dry out your CVs and to mess up the underside of your car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)