Differential cover ?

[sandtoy]

Afternoon all: hoping the weekend works out for you whatever you have planned

Want to change diff fluids this weekend. (1986 CJ-7) Quadratec shows gaskets for both the front 30 and the rear 20.

Question: are these gaskets needed or will a good coat of RTV work?


What is your opinions???



On my JK it was recommended not to use a gasket but that was using aftermarket covers not O.E. although when I removed the O.E. there was no gasket on there.

thanks for the input

 

[Petescj]

Front is a dana 30. I use gaskets myself. I was going to try those lube locker gaskets next that are supposed to be reusable.

 

[Old Dog]

I use a gasket with rtv on both sides. I guess I like to make sure it doesn't leak but that's just me.
My Jeep has enough other leaks

 

[CJ]

I do the same, gaskets with a very, very thin layer of RVT.

 

[BrockGrimes]

Gasket but I spray the RTV stuff on that way it's thin and even.

 

[dalefan88]

i run a bead of rtv around the covor and bolt holes and slap her on. never had a problem. i used to work on a racecar and it lived off rtv.

 

[GPER]

I replaced my 30 year old rubber gasket in my AMC 20 with some silicone. I always use gaskets with everything.