I am considering purchasing a Ford racing differential cover and I am asking for advice concerning the gasket material? Any advice would be greatly appreciated thank you .
Ford racing differential cover upgrade.
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I used Ultra Grey RTV when I installed mine back in 2015. I didn't use any kind of gasket. No issues yet.
I used this stuff with great success.
TA-29
TA-29
Permatex - The Right Stuff
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They actually make a Permatex gear oil version. It's in a green tube
yeah, i used silicone. ultra black, i think.
there's a groove on the cover that aids in sealing when using just silicone.
there's a groove on the cover that aids in sealing when using just silicone.
Ford diesel rtv/thread.
Also if your haven’t purchased it yet try Autonation of White bear lake a vendor on here.
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this.
This is my suggestion too. 7.3 Powerstroke oil pan sealant.
Highly recommend the LubeLocker gasket
LubeLocker Mustang 8.8" Rear Differential Cover Gasket (86-14) LLR-F880
LubeLocker Mustang 8.8" Rear Differential Cover Gasket (86-14) LLR-F880
I haven't installed my upgraded cover yet but I bought the Permatex Green RTV to go with it. Previous owner used Black RTV and it deteriorated and leaked a little. I debated between the Green and TA-29 from Ford but settled on the Green because it's made specifically for diff oil with friction modifiers.
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Thanks everyone for your replies and advice it is greatly appreciated !
No leaks with just the gasket?
Absolutely none. Have used them twice. Once when changing the cover and then again when I upgraded my ring & pinion.
While I have heard you can reuse them, I decided not to take a chance and used a new one for the 2nd time.
Perfect seal each time. And I have been on road courses about 5 times and have made about a dozen runs at the dragstrip.
While I have heard you can reuse them, I decided not to take a chance and used a new one for the 2nd time.
Perfect seal each time. And I have been on road courses about 5 times and have made about a dozen runs at the dragstrip.
Kind of off subject but don't overfill diff after you install the new cover or it will blow all over your exhaust and drip on your garage floor. I polished my exhaust last summer, had a shop install new IRS bushings, and the FR cover and said make sure you add I think it's only like 1.5 quarts, don't fill until it comes out of the hole (make sure on the fill quantity) but they must have added too much b/c it blew everywhere out the top breather hole for about 2k miles. I think it's finally stopped now
Lol same here. Knock on wood I think it finally stopped. I need to re-polish my exhaust though.
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Take a white zip -tie and bend the tip 90°. Put it in the fill hole and fill (or take out) fluid until it is 3/8" -to 1/2" from the bottom of the fill hole.
I used the lube locker gasket as well when I installed my cover. No leaks in 4+ years.
it's just a cover..
I have done both ways..
and have had a leak after
knowing the odds of resealing,I would do gasket only .less prep work for next time
I have done both ways..
and have had a leak after
knowing the odds of resealing,I would do gasket only .less prep work for next time
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