Dodge Diesel - Diesel Truck Resource Forums

Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only Talk about Dodge/Cummins aftermarket products for second generation trucks here. Can include high-performance mods, or general accessories.
View Poll Results: What do you use for a gasket on your differential cover?
I always use a factory gasket.
9
12.33%
I only use RTV.
56
76.71%
I use another type of gasket (reusable?).
8
10.96%
Voters: 73. You may not vote on this poll

Differential Gaskets?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-29-2006, 09:51 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Stamey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Powhatan, Virginia
Posts: 2,730
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Differential Gaskets?
Anyone use differential cover gaskets?
Ever use one like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Reusa...QQcmdZViewItem

I'm wondering if I should buy some for my truck. I normally just use RTV, but this is supposedly reusable and would be more convenient.

Thanks,
Chris
Stamey is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-29-2006, 10:07 PM
  #2  
Registered User
 
Dr. Evil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: The Great White North
Posts: 7,129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Id sure be in for something like that. messing around with RTV is a pain !!
Dr. Evil is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-29-2006, 10:17 PM
  #3  
Registered User
 
mkubacak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Permian Basin
Posts: 595
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I have a Mag Hy-tec, so I use an o-ring.

But, I am thinking about these on my Jeep.


http://www.lubelocker.com/
mkubacak is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-29-2006, 10:20 PM
  #4  
Registered User
 
sherod's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Vine Grove Ky
Posts: 655
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Mine are stock, but I haven't had any leakage from changing diff oil. I do use a small taste of blue RTV on them also.

Ed
sherod is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-29-2006, 11:23 PM
  #5  
Banned
 
northslope's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 492
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
1/8" bead of Permatex Ultra-Gray works very vell
northslope is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-30-2006, 07:53 PM
  #6  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Stamey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Powhatan, Virginia
Posts: 2,730
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
I asked the ebay Seller a question, abotu how many times I could reuse this gasket, and this is his reply:

It is hard to definitively say how many times they may be reused, however I have serviced my differential 15-20 times in the last 2 years since I have had mine on my rig and my buddies rigs. Remember that these gaskets are backed by 100% satisfaction guarantee??.please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with, thank you.

Chris
Stamey is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-30-2006, 08:17 PM
  #7  
Registered User
 
hotdram's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: McKinney, TEXAS
Posts: 1,747
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
15-20 times in 2 years????? Geeesh, I better get busy, I've done mine once in three years.

~Rob
hotdram is offline  
Reply Like

Trending Topics

Old 01-30-2006, 08:20 PM
  #8  
Banned
 
BigBlue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 0
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Mine's been done once in 5. Front's never been done.
BigBlue is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-30-2006, 08:23 PM
  #9  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Stamey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Powhatan, Virginia
Posts: 2,730
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Maybe he evaluates locker units, or just has a really cheap locker in there to begin with.

Chris
Stamey is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-30-2006, 08:53 PM
  #10  
Registered User
 
TRCM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Newport News, VA
Posts: 698
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
or maybe he spends a lot of time in mud & water......
TRCM is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-31-2006, 06:38 AM
  #11  
Registered User
 
Commatoze's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Sturbridge, Taxachusetts
Posts: 1,424
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Mag-Hytec front and back here
Commatoze is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-31-2006, 07:56 AM
  #12  
apc
Registered User
 
apc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: north coast
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Mag Hy-Tech Front Rear and double deep in the middle. Wish The double deep was o-ringed.
apc is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-31-2006, 08:23 AM
  #13  
P.J
Banned
 
P.J's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Port Deposit, MD
Posts: 0
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by BigBlue
Mine's been done once in 5. Front's never been done.
Don't waste your time, when I popped open my front I was dumping out nice yellowish, brand new looking oil!

Did mine at 74K,(history unknown) back was nasty real dark as I expected, but not contaminated.

I used black hihg temp Permatex RTV on mine, no leaks, nice and clean.
P.J is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-31-2006, 09:37 AM
  #14  
Registered User
 
Moose10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Chaffee, NY
Posts: 1,071
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
P.J,
Not to start another diff oil thread, but what weight did you use on the rear, and do you tow often?


Originally Posted by P.J
Don't waste your time, when I popped open my front I was dumping out nice yellowish, brand new looking oil!

Did mine at 74K,(history unknown) back was nasty real dark as I expected, but not contaminated.

I used black hihg temp Permatex RTV on mine, no leaks, nice and clean.
Moose10 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-31-2006, 11:06 AM
  #15  
Registered User
 
infidel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Montana
Posts: 14,672
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
I use the very best, made for the job product, Loctite #518.
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...2&autoview=sku

RTV sucks and if you don't wait for it to dry overnight will often leak. With #518 you can slap it together and drive off instantly. Comes off easier than RTV the next time also.
infidel is offline  
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Differential Gaskets?


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:57 AM.