diff gasket ????

jdxj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Colorado Springs

• Aug 16, 2009

• #1

I have always used just RTV to make the seal but I have a gasket on hand, Do I still need to use silicone with the gasket or just put in the gasket? I know what a basic question but don't want to have to take it apart later.

 

tupton

NAXJA Forum User

Location

South Charleston, WV

• Aug 16, 2009

• #2

If your talking about a Lube Locker gasket, no you don't need anything else.

 

jdxj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Colorado Springs

• Aug 16, 2009

• #3

tupton said:

If your talking about a Lube Locker gasket, no you don't need anything else.

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No not a lube locker.

 

5-90

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hammerspace

• Aug 16, 2009

• #4

I don't use sealer on "maintenance" gaskets (axle covers, auto transmission pans, and anything else that gets removed regularly.) Not using RTV makes it easier to clean everything, and if you install the paper (axles) or cork (transmission) gasket correctly, it will soak up, swell up, and seal properly.

Just be careful you don't overtorque - it's not such a problem with paper gaskets, but cork and rubber gaskets can be crushed beyond usefulness.

 

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jeep ride

NAXJA Forum User

Location

West Virginia 25064

• Aug 16, 2009

• #5

I always use Indian head gasket shellac gasket adhesieve on paper gaskets.

 

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Flyfisher

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Billings, Montana

• Aug 16, 2009

• #6

I agree with previous...if it's a gasket to be removed/replaced, then paper is fine. For gaskets that aren't removed often...try "the right stuff"...it seals nicely!

 

T3hk1w1

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Houston

• Aug 16, 2009

• #7

You can use just the paper gasket, or you can use the gasket plus RTV. Works either way...

 

jdxj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Colorado Springs

• Aug 16, 2009

• #8

Cool thanks guys.