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Differential Gasket Where Art Thou?

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Old 10-15-2009 | 06:46 PM
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Question Differential Gasket Where Art Thou?
Doing a differential fluid change this weekend and my handy Haynes said I need a gasket and RTV sealant. In past posts members told me I needed the RTV but never mentioned a gasket. Anyone know where to find the gasket? or if I need it?
 
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Old 10-15-2009 | 06:49 PM
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Thou art differential gasket tis not needed. In modern days we use only RTV so youre good with that you have.
 
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Old 10-15-2009 | 08:40 PM
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Yeah +1 On what WEED said. You would be surprised where these trucks don't use gaskets. RTV is all you need.
 
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Old 10-15-2009 | 08:49 PM
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my 2500 has a nice re usable gasket. I like that.
 
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Old 10-15-2009 | 08:56 PM
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Changed mine a few years back. Like they said no gasket.
 
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Old 10-15-2009 | 09:10 PM
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Just for the record, no gasket on the trans pan either.
 
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Old 10-15-2009 | 10:21 PM
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Points up the value of Haynes' Manuals. Mostly useful if you have a bird.
 
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Old 10-15-2009 | 11:28 PM
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Personally, I opt for thy "form a gasket" in a tube from Permatex. I hate RTV. But tis only my opinion.
 
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Old 10-16-2009 | 12:13 AM
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sounds good.
 
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Old 10-16-2009 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by weedahoe
Just for the record, no gasket on the trans pan either.
When I dropped my trans pan there was a gasket in there. Not sure if it came from the factory like that but since I got the truck with low miles I am guessing it did?
 
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