Rear Diff Gasket

[msark]

I have to drain my diff just a week after changing the fluid to further examine the parts and replace the fluid type. I had a gasket put in last week but now the shop says "no gasket, only sealant"... I'm going to use the synthetic Amsoil.... Which is right? Gasket or sealant?? Thx...

 

[haks310]

You can use either, most choose just to use RTV, works better than the paper gasket. Most importantly, torqueing the bolts in a criss-cross pattern.

I just changed the fluid on the diff a week ago, I used the paper gasket and RTV. Overkill, yes I know.

 

[bowtiefreak]

I also used a gasket with sealant

 

[retorq]

I don't use anything on mine, I don't even have a cover on it. I just hose it down to cool it all off when I get home at nite.

 

[SunlitComet]

Felpro RDS55028-1 gasket with sealant. $10 tops for both.

 

[jrsavoie]

I've always just used sealant.