Tail shaft gaskets

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Hi, I am going to get the case cleaned for a better inspection and overhaul looks. I noted that both the axle flanges had new bolts. They were quite tight, I removed them in order to have the case dipped/cleaning. I'll place an order to Pelican parts for a gasket/seal kit. Question I noted that there were two gaskets at the trans case to intermediate plate, it this the gasket shims that has been mentioned?

Next question, I recall were racers that have unsed a AN-2 or 3 braided line, tapping it to the throwout bearng for future greasing. The cut an inlongated slot in the case greasing of the serk. Anyone know of this, not trying to be cheap, I just don't like to have ot remove the entire engine assembly just to replace the Throw out bearing