Kyle,
I'd imagine you probably checked, but the rear cover isn't warped is it?
It wouldn't have to be very much to cause problems with sealing up, you
might not notice it without setting it on a flat surface.
Just a thought.
Jason
On Thu, 22 Jun 2000, Kyle Kozubal wrote:
> Have small problem(but an annoying one) which I would like some help on. I
> initially took both front and rear diff covers off back in March to change
> the gear fluid. I had a problem with the rear diff cover leaking maybe a
> month afterwards, so I drained/reused the fluid and resealed the diff cover.
> Well I pulled the diff cover off about a month ago, cause I thought my rear
> LSD went out, so once again I put everything back in a resealed the diff
> cover. This seal is now leaking again, grrrrr. I dont care about having to
> take it back off, resealing it, and adding new gear fluid; it is just the
> fact the it shouldnt be leaking! The front hasnt leaked since the first time
> I pulled the diff cover and sealed it up! I didnt do anything different on
> the front diff either. What the heck can I do this time to hopefully ensure
> a leakproof seal?? I do fully clean for the diff housing and the diff cover
> to remove all the old RTV and I am sure to use plenty of brake cleaner to
> completely dry things out for a good bonding surface. I have used RTV Ultra
> Blue and Ultra Black, both leaked. I want to do this one last time and not
> worry about it until next diff fluid change. Would using a diff cover gasket
> meant for a Chrysler 8.25" rear end work better??? I have also read not to
> tighten the diff cover bolts down all the way, cause the RTV gets thinned
> out too much, but I tightened the front diff cover down pretty good. Like I
> said, I want to fix this rather annoying and simply(supposedly!) leak and do
> it right so I have one less thing to think/worry about. THANKS!
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
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