Gasket sealer/Gasket maker ?
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I will be replacing the gasket onmy front differential and bought some VersaChem Super Blue silicone gasket maker to use as a sealant. Question : Is a gasket sealer and a gasket maker the same thing ?
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Gasket sealer/Gasket maker ?
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Torxhead
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Sounds like a technical question. Maybe a gasket sealer is for using with gaskets? Reading the label a bit further could provide more info.
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ur exacly right, gasket sealer and gasket adhesive are pretty much the same thing, gasket maker is slightly better to use.
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Yes.. the same thing.. kind of. Keep in mind that the diff will get hot and wet so make sure the sealant is reated for those conditions. I like the RTV brand products. put a 1/8 bead around the cover then replace it on the diff finger tight. wait 30 minutes and tighted down.. no leaks.
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Thanks for the info , but would that be with or without a gasket ?
I do like the sound of the Permatex Lumpy
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without a gasket.
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We all have our preferences, I like Locktite 515 gasket eliminator. On the diferential covers I like a gasket and sealer. 
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The RTV blue with no gasket works for me.
I usually change mine at least once a year though, so why buy a gasket.
I usually change mine at least once a year though, so why buy a gasket.
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The RTV blue with no gasket works for me.
I usually change mine at least once a year though, so why buy a gasket.
Because the pumpkin has a recessed surface to hold a gasket , or a really thick layer of "blue blue".
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I think a lot depends on the product. One companies gasket maker might be equal to another's gasket sealant. But a few things to check, some sealants set up hard while others remain tacky.
Motorcycle products can also be really great. We used Yamabond (a yamaha product) on a lot of sealing surfaces at the restoration shop I worked at. Stuff holds really well, but is a pain in the *** to get off, so may not be great if you plan on changing diff fluid frequently.
Motorcycle products can also be really great. We used Yamabond (a yamaha product) on a lot of sealing surfaces at the restoration shop I worked at. Stuff holds really well, but is a pain in the *** to get off, so may not be great if you plan on changing diff fluid frequently.
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The best diff sealer on the market, try it, you won't be disappointed.
http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-99070-Right-Stuff-Gasket/dp/B000HBM6PE
http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-99070-Right-Stuff-Gasket/dp/B000HBM6PE
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Because the pumpkin has a recessed surface to hold a gasket , or a really thick layer of "blue blue".
He should have a 30 & 44, mine have flat surfaces on the pumpkin.
Your right if your talking about an AMC20 .
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On my truck and cars that only gets changed every few years I use a gasket (no sealer) on the diff side with some RTV on the cover side.
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