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Old 05-10-2010, 11:03 AM
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I just finished up doing gear oil change and my gasket is leaking. I want to redo it with RTV gasket maker. Will this do the trick? The cover is straight and old gasket material was removed.
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Yes, it should work. Just make sure the surfaces are fairly clean. Bob
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I used silicon gasket maker and it seems to work okay. I also silicone the drain plugs because they seem to leak as well. It makes disassembly a bitch, but it works.
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Make sure the gasket surface on both the differential and the cover are completely clean and free from oil and old gasket or sealant material.

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Originally Posted by Jawsgear
Make sure the gasket surface on both the differential and the cover are completely clean and free from oil and old gasket or sealant material.

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I used a razor to get the stuff off maybe I left some on the carrier thanks
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Why not just spring for the gasket at the local auto parts store?
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Important point about RTV....it only takes a little. You don't want to be in a situation where it spooges into the case when you put the cover back on.
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Get the stuff rated for gear oil. It is gray in color and isn't affectede by the oil as much as regular RTV.
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I had the opposite problem....Mine leaked with sealant so I went to Mr Goodwrench and bought a $7 gasket, cleaned things up and good for the last 23K...
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