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Old 10-17-2011, 06:54 AM
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Default Gasket or RTV to seal rear end cover?
As said in title, do I buy a gasket or just use RTV to seal the cover? I need to pull it apart and inspect/change the fluid in the rear end and just wondering what to use. Thanks.
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RTV wil work just fine. Just be sure to use High Temp RTV.
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I use RTV only in a pinch I like preformed gaskets, but its just my preference
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