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Old 09-13-2012, 12:06 PM
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Front differential cover leaking

I'd like to install new seal/gear oil. What is a good sealant to use and what's proper gear oil I should be using? (how much of it?)
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I used black rtv sealant by Permatex. I cleaned the edge with brake cleaner and applied a good 1/4" bead all the way around and around each bolt hole and let it skin over a little. A couple of blue stick pens cut in half and stuck in two bolt holes will help guide it straight on.

IIRC I used 85/90 Royal Purple for the front.
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Do I have to add friction modifier to rear one?
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Only if you have a limited slip differential.
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Annnnnnnnd to find that out look in your glovebox
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Synthetic gear oil states that it already has additive in it for limited slip differential. So I shouldn't have to worry about adding it separately?
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I have run royal purple and lucas without any extra friction modifier, origianl LSD now has 230k on it and works good enough.
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