Kyle, go w/ the RTV, no question about it. I've had 1 tube last me about
4-5 diff covers easy. Put it on w/ about an 1/8" bead and let it set about
15min then put it on... it won't leak a drop.
make sure to clean the mating surfaces real good, I usually burn up about 2
cans of brake cleaner with a diff. fluid change.
___________________
Jon Smith--Raleigh, NC
95 CC 318 4x4 auto
15.4@89.5mph
fast4x4@bellsouth.net
----- Original Message -----
From: Kyle Kozubal <grndak4x4@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2000 10:52 PM
Subject: DML: Gasket sor RTV???
> Well the pitman arm saga is over, and now it is time for the diff
> covers/diff fluid change episode. It is time to change out the old Amsoil
> for some fresh Amsoil, and this time I want to pull the diff covers to get
> 100% of the fluid out; something fluid pumps cannot do. I have found diff
> cover gaskets for both the front and rear diff covers for my Dakota. Local
> parts guy did some research for me and found a 7.25 Chrysler diff cover
> gasket and a Chrysler 8.25 diff cover gasket. Of course now, they are
> 'meant' for Dakotas, but I am hoping they will fit. I would like to know
> however before I order them, should even order them???? I am just thinking
> RTV is thicker and just seems to be a better 'sealer' for the front and
rear
> diff covers. A tube of Permatex Ultra Black is like $5, and I figure I
wont
> need more than one tube for both the front and rear diff covers. The two
> gaskets will run me $7.50. I figure though that the stock RTV has lasted
> 117,000 miles, and since it held up that good for that long, RTV might be
> the way to go. Any ideas? Thanks for any and all input.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
>
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