Hunter92

New Member

• Mar 29, 2013

• #1

Can u get away with out putting a gasket or sealent on round the rear diff when it goes on the back axle? or do u actually need one? cheers

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Mar 29, 2013

• #2

silicone sealant is fine,they stopped fitting gaskets when 300 tdi was introduced ,just make sure surfaces are clean and oil free

 

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dyte

New Member

• Mar 29, 2013

• #3

Hunter92 said:

Can u get away with out putting a gasket or sealent on round the rear diff when it goes on the back axle? or do u actually need one? cheers

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not if you want to keep yer diff oil sealant will do though

 

Hunter92

New Member

• Mar 29, 2013

• #4

cheers guys

 

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blackhadder

New Member

• Mar 29, 2013

• #5

Just make sure it's decent stuff

 

alexr

Active Member

• Apr 11, 2013

• #6

Any recommendations on the type of silicone sealant or will any do?

 

thebiglad

Well-Known Member

• Apr 11, 2013

• #7

alexr said:

Any recommendations on the type of silicone sealant or will any do?

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Any RTV type sealant will do the job.

 

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blackhadder

New Member

• Apr 11, 2013

• #8

Black Nasty, as we used to call it

 

alexr

Active Member

• Apr 12, 2013

• #9

Cool thanks got some on order.