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Aftermarket Diff Covers & RTV

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8:53 am
June 20, 2010


oddball

Windy City Chapter

Mud Slinger

posts 1184

So which do you use, blue or black?

 

My new Riddler diff cover (D44) came with a small tube of black but I read a write-up where a guy recommended blue RTV.  I bought a large tube of blue but thought I'd ask before installing it.  Last thing I want is leaks.

 

- Thanks.

2004 TJ 'Reaper Crew' Rubicon.

 

"My Jeep Won a War — Your Honda Mows My Lawn"

10:56 am
June 20, 2010


redline8300

Daily Driver

posts 177

Get a lube locker reusable gasket.

7:23 pm
June 20, 2010


Tony M

Grand Rapids, MI

Weekend Warrior

posts 510

I have used both.  In my experience I didn't really see a difference, just make sure you apply it well and let it tack up a little.

79 CJ 7 – Stock

9:28 pm
June 20, 2010


Weeeee

West Chicago, IL DDO Windy City Chapter

Admin

posts 826

I also prefer the lube locker gaskets, scraping RTV sucks, although a die grinder and scotchbrite pad makes it easier.

Doug – 2000 TJ

Work in Progress

5:16 pm
June 21, 2010


oddball

Windy City Chapter

Mud Slinger

posts 1184

As for making it easy – So does doing this in a auto shop with every tool including a parts cleaner sink one could possibly need.  Wink

 

Thanks Tony, that's what I wanted to hear.

2004 TJ 'Reaper Crew' Rubicon.

 

"My Jeep Won a War — Your Honda Mows My Lawn"

7:17 pm
June 21, 2010


slander

Bolingbrook, Il

Daily Driver

posts 164

Im so glad i have fill and drain plugs Laugh!!  I always used the black, or orange RTV back when  i was jeeping.  No matter what kind you get, get the kind in the cheeze whiz style containers, your fingers/hand will thank you!!!

2002 Toyota Tacoma extended cab TRD, V6, 5spd. OME 882s, winch, sliders, skids, 255/85/16 BFG KMS, Marlin/inchworm Dual transfer cases with 4.7:1 gears. 12:1 Rules!! Still in all of its IFS glory!!



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