It's partially my fault, I don't think I used enough around the holes.
It's just mighty irritating when you see 30 bucks in synthetic lube drip
out that you thought would last you 100k. ;)
I let the stupid thing dry overnight and it still leaks really annoys me,
so I ordered the gasket that I posted on earlier, we'll see how well she
works. I'd like a stronger diff cover but considering the other issues
this truck perpetually has I'm going to have to hold off.
Putting oil in something right after I put RTV on scares me... I've seen
orange oil be drained out of a friend's vehicle before when he did
that... the same vehicle soon after spun a rod bearing from the oil
pickup screen being plugged with orange RTV! Admittedly he used way too
much though.
Thanks,
MattB
On Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:20:41 -0400, Ray Block wrote:
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Matt Beazer
>>
>>
>> Does anyone have any experience with rubber gaskets? These look to be
>> ok and if I don't have to wait 24 hours for the RTV to cure completely
>> before I risk filling the diff the $10 more than a tube of RTV would be
>> worth it:
>>
>> MattB
>
>
> FWIW, I've always used Permatex Copper RTV on diff covers and pour in
> the lube as soon as I bolt the cover on. No waiting for anything.
> Never had any leaks. Real PITA to remove the cover next time though.
> lol
>
> Ray
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