I need a Transfer Case! Or Fix What I Have...

[tempest411]

Hello,


It looks like I am unable to obtain a new front drive sprocket piece for the LWX500 in my '03. Cobra Transmissions has listed them as in stock for years, but it turns out they were all mis-packaged. Most other places think I'm speaking Chinese when I ask them about BMW transfer case parts. Mine isn't stripped, but a person more observant than me pointed out that the splines were worn while I had it apart to replace the chain and seals. My options are to obtain an NV125, either used or rebuilt, or try Loctite 660 on what I've got. I'm less worried about the Loctite working than I am about what I'm going to do if I ever need to get it apart again. I'd really like to keep the LWX, as it has larger bearings, which is always nice in drive train stuff...Rebuilding an NV125 myself may be the best option. I can source a new front drive sprocket without too much trouble if need be, and they come apart so easily. I can't see how it would be worth paying anyone $1500+ for one that has been rebuilt by a shop. What would you do?


Thank you for your suggestions.


Oh, by the way, what is the black thing around the rear axle output on this NV125? I don't have it on my LWX, and I haven't seen it on all NV125s.