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Old 08-27-2015, 03:37 PM
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Did i assemble this VSS right?

So i ordered this VSS from Jagsthatrun.com, along with a bullet and speedo driven gear from PATC. Just put it together now. did I do it right? also i'm thinking i need that little metal tab to hold it in the trans?

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Old 08-27-2015, 05:13 PM
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Re: Did i assemble this VSS right?

With a new speedo gear sleeve "bullet," you just need to make sure the outer seal rides on a smooth non-grooved section of the speedo gear or drive it in further.

Looks good. Yes the screw-retained tab holds it at the groove cut on the side of the bullet.
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Re: Did i assemble this VSS right?

Thanks, JMD!.

That brown gear is in as far as it will go. is it supposed to be like that? also should i apply some thread sealant to the threads on the bullet?

As for the retaining tab, clearly i wasn't the brightest when i ordered lol ordering now!
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Re: Did i assemble this VSS right?

Yes, the gear goes until it stops.
The threads shouldn't need sealant unless the outer seal leaks against the speedo gear. I'd skip it.
Old 08-27-2015, 10:29 PM
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Re: Did i assemble this VSS right?

great! thank you!
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