Re: Leaking rear diff cover

From: Sandman (sandman@swconnect.net)
Date: Fri Jun 23 2000 - 17:08:02 EDT


Whenever I change out my rear diff fluid I just pull the cover, scrape all the old
silicone off, check for metal, apply a new bead of silicone, and then tighten it
down with an impact. Fill it up with fluid and go. Have never had it leak on me,
have done it this way for years.

fawcett@uism.bu.edu wrote:

> Cover only for me... Damn, that must be a P.I.T.A. to spread that RTV on the
> housing!
> Tom
>
> ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
> Subject: Re: DML: Leaking rear diff cover
> Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
> Date: 6/22/00 8:41 PM
>
> Also, what is better: To apply the RTV directly onto the diff cover or
> directly onto the diff housing? I have in the past put RTV on both the diff
> cover and on the housing......just wasnt sure if there is a preferred
> method.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6



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