BartyB
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I've finally got around to replacing the reverse light switch on our 3.2 S / 986 (six speed transmission) which failed a few weeks back. It looks straightforward enough to replace but cannot find any reference to tightening torque or whether any sealing or locking compound should be applied to the thread on the switch.
From what I can determine, there is no washer, seal or O-ring between the mating faces (of the switch and gearbox casing). My inclination is to put a smear of locking compound around the thread, tighten finger tight and then turn 1/4 turn with a socket.
Before I go ahead though, I wondered if anyone on the forum has replaced a reverse light switch and would care to share their experience on undertaking the job? Thanks.
Alan.
From what I can determine, there is no washer, seal or O-ring between the mating faces (of the switch and gearbox casing). My inclination is to put a smear of locking compound around the thread, tighten finger tight and then turn 1/4 turn with a socket.
Before I go ahead though, I wondered if anyone on the forum has replaced a reverse light switch and would care to share their experience on undertaking the job? Thanks.

Alan.