Sealant for rear diff cover
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '15
Sealant for rear diff cover
I have to replace the axle seals and to do this the book says to remove the rear cover on the diff. What do I use to seal it back up? Is there a gasket or do I use RTV? If RTV then what type (Right Stuff, Blue Black, Copper, Red, etc)
Also, does anyone have any tips for this project?
Thanks
Dale
Also, does anyone have any tips for this project?
Thanks
Dale
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
I took a D44 apart recently to check in preparation for installing in my car. It had black on it but I don't know if that was original or not. I'll check my manual and get back if no one answers you first.
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
GM #1052914, 1052917 or equivalent it says. Doesn't mention color, as I figured it wouldn't but now that you mention it I think I remember seeing the orange on the differential currently in my car.
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"The Right Stuff" is the right stuff. I've used to seal two different rears on my car and neither leaked ever a drop. I've also used to seal the intake on my car twice and again they've never leaked.
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by TA
"The Right Stuff" is the right stuff. I've used to seal two different rears on my car and neither leaked ever a drop. I've also used to seal the intake on my car twice and again they've never leaked.
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St. Jude Donor '15
I've used "The Right Stuff" on my 90's and my Dad's 86's intakes and it seemed to work well. I wasn't sure how it would work for a rear end tho. If you haven't noticed any problems then I will probably pick up a can from AutoZone. "Stuff" comes in handy anyway. Anybody have other suggestions/waarnings?
Thanks!
Dale
Thanks!
Dale
