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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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Long story short, local dealership changed transmission oil & filter. van worked fine for 2 days and then started leaking ATF from pan seal.

I had to take van for steam cleaning so may be that puntured seal!!

I am wondering if there is any stonger RTV sealant than blue tube sold at dealership?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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Didn't know we sold blue......I've never seen it.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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Tube is white with dark blue marking on it. Sealant itself if clear.

But against whats the strongest sealant?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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The black RTV is what is used on the tranmission pan, The ram trucks use the gray RTV for the rear diff. You can use the gray RTV too, but i would use the black RTV.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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There is no way steam cleaning will disturb an RTV sealer. Make sure to use the right type of sealer. There are many different colors/compounds for different applications. Ultra Black or Ultra Grey are the best IMHO. Also the 'Right Stuff" is awesome. Comes in a can like cheese whiz.
 
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