So i called all the major and minor auto parts store within a 20 min radius of me and no-one stocks or can get the front diff. gasket(d30).. Is this a dealer only part or do i just live to far in the middle of bumble f*** to get this part?


EDIT: When I call, i ask for a front Diff/Pumpkin gasket for a 2000 Jeep Cherokeee sport with the 4.0L, should i just ask for a D30 Gasket instead?

 

IDK, I didn't have any trouble finding them at all. I have an 87, so you'd think that it would be harder for me to find one????

 

No idea, every place i call says the same thing. After giving the info, they say "Oh, umm, we dont have a front diff gasket, they prob. just use sealer so buy some extra of that."

The XJs all had a D30 up front for each year correct? So i could go in and throw a random year and see if it goes? Or just ask for a D30 Gasket? I kind of figured it was just the shops around my hometown but i even called an autozone in Erie(where i am now) and they gave the same response and added to talk to a dealer.

 

Same problem, no gasket avail for a 96. went to the dealer and walked out with black silicone, thats what they use now I guess, (it was actaully cheaper that the permatex at adavance, price wise I mean.)
No leaks yet, its all in the prep and cure time.

I'm sure there is a gasket out there for it somewhere, but I got real tired of looking, and the silicone is working fine for me.

 

Ok, i guess i might have to go that route.. im going to stop in at the autozone later tonight and see if they have anything and if not i'll just use the sealer... how long did you let it cure?

 

You could always get a LubeLocker from Ebay

 

use permatex ultra black
clean the surfaces good
let it set over night

it will never leak

 

honestly I let mine cure for about 10 hours. The thinner gasketmaker adhesive has less of a cure time, but the thick stuff takes a while.

 

NAPA does not list a gasket for a D30 axle. I just used permatex and have had no problems with leaks.

 

Ok, sounds good, and do i torque the bolts to 30 ft-lbs or 35? I cant find an exact answer but have seen both alot.

Thanks again guys.

 

If it's a D30 (it should be,) tell them to flip to the back of the book and figure out which gasket goes for a D30. One gasket - all years.

Torque specs from FSMs are on my site - link in sig. Go to the Tech section.

 

I use RTV on back and front and never have a leak.

 

I have a mechainc friend at the jeep dealership near me and when I asked about changing the diff fluid in rear of my 96 cherokee, he said they don't use gaskets anymore. He gave me a tube of a gray rtv sealant the shop uses. As stated above, clean both surfaces with parts cleaner and apply the RTV to the cover. Don't overtighten the bolts. The RTV tube should say what the curing time is.

 

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This is the way to go.

 

Hey guys, thanks for all the help, i may just go with sealer on both, but i might put a gasket on the back out of the safe side.

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