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When reassembling my 28 differential, should I just put a light coat of oil on the gaskets or should I use some type of gasket compound?
Last edited by GreggD; 07/13/11 03:42 PM.
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Hi GreggD,
If you want to make sure it never leaks I always use gasket cement. Others may say just use a plain gasket, but 5 to 10 years down the track when a leak starts, well?
Cheers
Ray
Some say "Street is neat". I prefer "1928 is great" I have documented my 45 years with a 1928 Chev Tourer, from 1973 to 2018, and regulary add other items that I hope are of interest to others. Your comments are most welcome.The story of the Red Chev can be viewed at http://my28chev.blogspot.com/
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I have had good results using Permatex Hi-Tac on the gasket first. It's a spray that will seal a paper or composite gasket and it stays sticky so you can stick the gasket to one of the mating surfaces and it will stay there while you get bolts in.
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I always panel beat/straighten the edges of the diff cover as it usually warps between the bolts, this makes sure you get a good seal, and I always use 1/16" thick neoprene cork gasket as it allows for any indentations in the cover plate. Don't use too much tension on the bolts when tightening
Chris
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thanks for the advise...will keep in mind.
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