MAG-HYTEC gasket question?
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The pan is designed for the gasket, hence the smooth machined mating surface. If I remember correctly the factory pan has an indent in the mating surface to hold and create a "bead" of RTV. I think if you were to use RTV on the Mag-Hytech you would push out nearly all of the RTV when you torque it down and would end up with a greater chance of leaks.
if you are doing your trans service just get the wix service kit that has the 2 filters, o-ring and gasket.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...3230&ppt=C0023
if you are doing your trans service just get the wix service kit that has the 2 filters, o-ring and gasket.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...3230&ppt=C0023
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The pan is designed for the gasket, hence the smooth machined mating surface. If I remember correctly the factory pan has an indent in the mating surface to hold and create a "bead" of RTV. I think if you were to use RTV on the Mag-Hytech you would push out nearly all of the RTV when you torque it down and would end up with a greater chance of leaks.
if you are doing your trans service just get the wix service kit that has the 2 filters, o-ring and gasket.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...3230&ppt=C0023
if you are doing your trans service just get the wix service kit that has the 2 filters, o-ring and gasket.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...3230&ppt=C0023
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02-01-2012, 10:50 PM
U wouldnt use felt, rubber or cork. Straight up RTV for every diff gasket i;ve ever done. Never had a leak. I have used Permatex 1minute gasket for about 10yrs for RTV sealant. Awesome stuff and sets up thick so it doesnt squeeze out. That is the biggest issue with leaks, guys over tighten and squeeze the rtc out and dont allow the rtv sealant to fully cure before ading fluid. The Permatex stuff doesnt need to harden, it's a seal and go deal!
I'm sure you have the cover back on and truck running by now, but I thought Id share my thoughts for next time.
I'm sure you have the cover back on and truck running by now, but I thought Id share my thoughts for next time.
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U wouldnt use felt, rubber or cork. Straight up RTV for every diff gasket i;ve ever done. Never had a leak. I have used Permatex 1minute gasket for about 10yrs for RTV sealant. Awesome stuff and sets up thick so it doesnt squeeze out. That is the biggest issue with leaks, guys over tighten and squeeze the rtc out and dont allow the rtv sealant to fully cure before ading fluid. The Permatex stuff doesnt need to harden, it's a seal and go deal!
I'm sure you have the cover back on and truck running by now, but I thought Id share my thoughts for next time.
I'm sure you have the cover back on and truck running by now, but I thought Id share my thoughts for next time.
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02-02-2012, 08:18 AM
opps, my bad! It was well past me bedtime when I posted. I go to bed around 9:30pm and get up by 4am for a 12.5hr shift at work.
Rubber and rtv dont go well and the groove cut will cause the leak, so I agree with them on the no rubber.
I would use the stuff I stated above. HERE
Use med blue loctite on the bolts and torque them down evenly. Go around the pan criss cross about 4 or 5 times so your not tightening too much at once. Once the bolts get snug, go around and do a final torque so the rtv just starts to squeeze out.
let it set for atleast 1hr before putting ATF in it. If you dont want to use loctite, a small amount of rtv on the threads will do the same, just not too much or it'll cause bind in the thread hole and cause the bolt to "bottom out" if you will.
Rubber and rtv dont go well and the groove cut will cause the leak, so I agree with them on the no rubber.
I would use the stuff I stated above. HERE
Use med blue loctite on the bolts and torque them down evenly. Go around the pan criss cross about 4 or 5 times so your not tightening too much at once. Once the bolts get snug, go around and do a final torque so the rtv just starts to squeeze out.
let it set for atleast 1hr before putting ATF in it. If you dont want to use loctite, a small amount of rtv on the threads will do the same, just not too much or it'll cause bind in the thread hole and cause the bolt to "bottom out" if you will.
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opps, my bad! It was well past me bedtime when I posted. I go to bed around 9:30pm and get up by 4am for a 12.5hr shift at work.
Rubber and rtv dont go well and the groove cut will cause the leak, so I agree with them on the no rubber.
I would use the stuff I stated above. HERE
Use med blue loctite on the bolts and torque them down evenly. Go around the pan criss cross about 4 or 5 times so your not tightening too much at once. Once the bolts get snug, go around and do a final torque so the rtv just starts to squeeze out.
let it set for atleast 1hr before putting ATF in it. If you dont want to use loctite, a small amount of rtv on the threads will do the same, just not too much or it'll cause bind in the thread hole and cause the bolt to "bottom out" if you will.
Rubber and rtv dont go well and the groove cut will cause the leak, so I agree with them on the no rubber.
I would use the stuff I stated above. HERE
Use med blue loctite on the bolts and torque them down evenly. Go around the pan criss cross about 4 or 5 times so your not tightening too much at once. Once the bolts get snug, go around and do a final torque so the rtv just starts to squeeze out.
let it set for atleast 1hr before putting ATF in it. If you dont want to use loctite, a small amount of rtv on the threads will do the same, just not too much or it'll cause bind in the thread hole and cause the bolt to "bottom out" if you will.