Differential Oil Change Question
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From: Eastern Virgina
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Differential Oil Change Question
Does anyone here still use a gasket in combination with silicone when changing the pumpkin juice? Just wondered how far behind the times I am living?
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From: The Republic of TEXAS
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
I prefer and have always used a gasket (FelPro) along with a thin film of RTV sealant on both sides of the gasket. Works perfectly every time.
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The RTV industry has come a long way. It is still interesting to see a couple guys like me who still prefer a gasket. I have a couple of vintage Triumph motorcycles I restored and with the gasket and rtv combination they don't mark their territory on the garage floor anymore. I do agree with using the oil resistant grey RTV, it is good stuff. When the weather breaks and I release the pumpkins there will probably be a couple of gaskets on the workbench. "Old Farts" are set in their ways. Thanks for the input..... Here is a shot of one of my British Girls.....
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From: Spring Lake, Michigan
Year: 1998
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The RTV industry has come a long way. It is still interesting to see a couple guys like me who still prefer a gasket. I have a couple of vintage Triumph motorcycles I restored and with the gasket and rtv combination they don't mark their territory on the garage floor anymore. I do agree with using the oil resistant grey RTV, it is good stuff. When the weather breaks and I release the pumpkins there will probably be a couple of gaskets on the workbench. "Old Farts" are set in their ways. Thanks for the input..... Here is a shot of one of my British Girls.....
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The RTV industry has come a long way. It is still interesting to see a couple guys like me who still prefer a gasket. I have a couple of vintage Triumph motorcycles I restored and with the gasket and rtv combination they don't mark their territory on the garage floor anymore. I do agree with using the oil resistant grey RTV, it is good stuff. When the weather breaks and I release the pumpkins there will probably be a couple of gaskets on the workbench. "Old Farts" are set in their ways. Thanks for the input..... Here is a shot of one of my British Girls.....
I need to get busy and post some pics of my XJ and my Sporty....
And If the surfaces are good the gasket is ALL I use on most things. RTV and Permatex are actually made to be gasket substitutes. A Good clean surface and a Good quality gasket should be all that is needed!!
BTW: It is unbelievable how many people Missuse the sealers anyway, Read the package !..JMHO