Slon DCT pan removal

[MaximusB]

Has anyone removed their slon DCT pan before? If so, how difficult was it to get the pan off and clean up the loctite 574?

I’m going to be installing my slon pan this winter but not 100% sure about using loctite 574 gasket maker. Only because I’m worry about potential future removal. Don’t like the idea of having to scrape off the old loctite 574 with a razor or use wire brush or abrasive disc, and etc.

Are there any alternative to seal the slon dct pan other than loctite 574? (Yes, I know the pan was designed to us loctite)

[Lienrocs]

I just did this literally three days ago. It wasn’t too bad to be honest. It’s such a thin layer on the gearbox casing that a little brake clean, sprayed on a rag, and it was off. Getting the loctite out of the groove in the slon pan was fiddly but I used a pick, carefully, and then used a tooth brush to get any remaining dust out. Finished off the pan with some brake clean to make sure all the old loctite dust was out of the pan and that was it. I let the new loctite cure for 24 hours and it hasn’t leaked yet so I think I’m in the clear.

I would let the pan sit for a few hours before trying to remove the loctite from the groove in the pan. It seemed to soften up again when exposed to oxygen, as it’s an anaerobic compound. It started breaking off in big chunks towards the end and I suspect it’s because of the exposure once it was off, my two cents.

[exVtekGuy]

Originally Posted by Lienrocs

I just did this literally three days ago. It wasn’t too bad to be honest. It’s such a thin layer on the gearbox casing that a little brake clean, sprayed on a rag, and it was off. Getting the loctite out of the groove in the slon pan was fiddly but I used a pick, carefully, and then used a tooth brush to get any remaining dust out. Finished off the pan with some brake clean to make sure all the old loctite dust was out of the pan and that was it. I let the new loctite cure for 24 hours and it hasn’t leaked yet so I think I’m in the clear.

I would let the pan sit for a few hours before trying to remove the loctite from the groove in the pan. It seemed to soften up again when exposed to oxygen, as it’s an anaerobic compound. It started breaking off in big chunks towards the end and I suspect it’s because of the exposure once it was off, my two cents.

How come you had to remove it?

[Lienrocs]

Originally Posted by exVtekGuy

How come you had to remove it?

Track maintenance.

[MaximusB]

Originally Posted by Lienrocs

I just did this literally three days ago. It wasn’t too bad to be honest. It’s such a thin layer on the gearbox casing that a little brake clean, sprayed on a rag, and it was off. Getting the loctite out of the groove in the slon pan was fiddly but I used a pick, carefully, and then used a tooth brush to get any remaining dust out. Finished off the pan with some brake clean to make sure all the old loctite dust was out of the pan and that was it. I let the new loctite cure for 24 hours and it hasn’t leaked yet so I think I’m in the clear.

I would let the pan sit for a few hours before trying to remove the loctite from the groove in the pan. It seemed to soften up again when exposed to oxygen, as it’s an anaerobic compound. It started breaking off in big chunks towards the end and I suspect it’s because of the exposure once it was off, my two cents.

Awesome, that’s good to know. Thank you.

Also how much loctite did you use for the install?

[Lienrocs]

Not a lot. I filled the groove with a small beed and stuck it on. I watched a few videos about how Porsche applies it for their gearboxes. They literally roll it on with a little paint roller so you don’t need a ton. I had a little to squish out around the perimeter and I’m pretty confident it’ll be ok. I’ll report back if I turn out to be wrong!

[Ximian]

Originally Posted by Lienrocs

Track maintenance.

Filters?

That pan itself and the gasket is very durable.

[Lienrocs]

Originally Posted by Ximian

Filters?

That pan itself and the gasket is very durable.

Filters and fluid. The pan is really stout. Mine has taken a few hits as well with no issues. Slon makes top notch products for sure.

[exVtekGuy]

Originally Posted by Ximian

Filters?

That pan itself and the gasket is very durable.

Is that yellow mark from the rumble strip?

[Ximian]

Originally Posted by exVtekGuy

Is that yellow mark from the rumble strip?

I'm not exactly sure, maybe dandelions. Rumble strips are painted red and white at this track.

[GORDON.M3]

I've done it before, and the Loctite 574 when cured properly is very good. when disassembling the gasket comes off without much residue and you can scrape off whatever pieces are left that sticking to the mating area of the pan.

Scraping it off is fine, it's not a problem. However if you don't want to deal with the hassle then buying a pan from SLG or fallline is probably a better idea that has a vitton gasket.