Are all differential cover gaskets created equal?
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Racer
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Are all differential cover gaskets created equal?
I bought a new gasket from Car Quest for $3.60, its made by Victor Reinz. Before I go ahead and install it and put the rear back in car I thought Id ask if there are better gaskets out there considering what's involved in replacing a leaky gasket down the road
Drifting
Joined: May 2006
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From: Circleville Ohio
Lon Wayne
I put on An Advance Auto Parts one 2yrs. ago getting ready to do it again (yolks) I wold say just take you time and dont over use the sealer.
All I've ever used is Ultra blue or copper silicone.Works every time.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Kingston Ontario
There's nothing wrong with using a gasket, thats the way they put it together. No gasket cost less, no trip to the store, and it's also trouble free. You have to put sealant on the gasket anyways right?! Either way works.
Le Mans Master
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From: Gladstone MO
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I've sealed differentials with kite string and #2 Permatex. Loosen the bolts, slip the 3rd member forward, goop the string with the Permatex, wrap it around the bolts a couple of times, and bolt it back together.
In all fairness, the ring gear diameter was really close to 14 inches.
In all fairness, the ring gear diameter was really close to 14 inches.
