rear end cover question
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rear end cover question Hi guys, There is something I was hoping might be cleared up for me here. Putting on the differential housing cover, I have seen it recommended in one place to make sure the openings indicated in the picture are not covered by a gasket, saying it is important for axle bearing lubrication. In the Haynes manual, and in other write-ups this is never mentioned. Looking at it, the factory cover and my aftermarket cover (girdle), neither have any channels fluid could flow through. It just mates up flush with the housing. I don't see how fluid could get through in any case through the openings indicated. If I am wrong, I'm wrong. I am just trying to avoid damage or premature wear because of something simple and easy to avoid.
those holes are for factory OEM assembly of the rear. A 'spreader' tool is inserted in them to slightly warp open the housing to allow easy insertion of the carrier,bearings,shims.
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oh, I know there are two schools of thought on the gasket issue - some prefer to just put a gasket in, while others swear by rtv. I don't believe either is wrong. If it leaks, you'll know. If you look for it, of course.
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SLP/I use RTV on the 10 bolt in 76 k miles/8-10 time off/on never a single leak
do not remenber the # on the RTV, it is made/used by one of the bike makers
for Head gasket replacement
Johnny
do not remenber the # on the RTV, it is made/used by one of the bike makers
for Head gasket replacement
Johnny
we use gaskets on all the sheetmetal(stock style) covers. if you are installing and aluminum girdle type cover, then they do not want a gasket used in that application- just rtv only.
when installing a used sheetmetal type cover, make sure the area around the bolt holes is flat so there is less chance of leakage between the bolts. you can use a hammer and lightly massage the material so its flat again. doesn't hurt to use a little rtv sealer on this as well.
when installing a used sheetmetal type cover, make sure the area around the bolt holes is flat so there is less chance of leakage between the bolts. you can use a hammer and lightly massage the material so its flat again. doesn't hurt to use a little rtv sealer on this as well.
