input shaft seal on an m42 gearbox?

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Post Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:24 pm

Hi. How do you change the input shaft seal on an m42 gearbox please? Inside of my bellhousing is soaking so while its out its a must that I do it now.

There are about 6 10mm bolts holding a housing on..... Is it this whole housing bmw supply with a gasket? As I've ordered one and its 31 quid

Help with this appreciated as I've never done one before
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Post Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:29 pm

Anyone?
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Post Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:04 am

cheaper option would be to but an m42 gearbox that has no issuse with it which i have in stock. its had new rear seals which cost me 45 from the dealers and the gearbox its self dont leak at all now
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Post Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:51 pm

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