Best gasket material for diffs?

[Pugsley]

What's the best all around diff cover gasket material? Cork, rubber, paper, RTV? My rear oozes a tad, and I need a oil change anyhow - TIA for any replies.

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[rampage]

The first time I pulled the diff cover off I used a cork gasket and it leaked. Ever since then I've always used the blue RTV and have never had a leaking problem since.

 

[Chaz88K5]

RTV i have always had good luck with

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[Pugsley]

Cool - I can do this without running to Napa! Thanks guys!

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[Bubba Ray Boudreaux]

I tried black RTV once and didn't get it, so now I always use a gasket. Last one I just made myself. Also, little tip.....Don't know anything about blue RTV but I used some Mopar gray RTV this last time. It was left over from when I worked for Dodge. It dries FAST!!!!! Is this just normal I can buy it at Pep Girls type of stuff or manufacturer specific?

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[Pugsley]

I've got a jumbo tube of Caterpillar gray stuff that I absconded with, and it dries real fast too - it's the best I've ever used.

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[Can Can]

Like Rampage, I use Permatex Ultra-Blue and have never had a problem. Just make sure you clean off all the old gasket material(REALLY IMPORTANT) and when you apply the silicone go around the bolt holes in a full circle, as opposed to just a half circle..........



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