Dana 60 diff cover question
 

Hey guys.....have a question. I have a Dana 60 front axle that has a differential cover that has raised ribs between the bolt holes. The manual says this design is a gasket style seal and NOT any type of silicone sealant. With that said. ...I had asked a mechanic and the suggested I could use RTV on it anyways. Has anyone have an opinion or experience with this?? Thanks in advance

Re: Dana 60 diff cover question
 

I do. I don't use RTV. In fact if you pull the diff cover you can use the gasket again if it's in good shape. Recently I just replaced oil in both diffs. I bought felpro for front and rear. Front gasket in 60 looked good do I re-used it. No RTV no leaks. It's always been that way for me, and always will.

Use recommended gasket torque to 35 ft lbs and forget the RTV.

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raised ribs? Can I see a picture?

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Probably could get some tomorrow or so. The "raised ribs" look like valleys from the back of the cover (the actual face that mates to the pumpkin).

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http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225...3iR0iLtT8w.jpg

This style cover? Use some sort of seal. Oem gasket material or silicone.

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Check out "The Right Stuff" from NAPA. Super good stuff for diff cover, I have not used diff gasket in years. Good Luck, Bruce

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That is good stuff. Have to hit the cover several times with a hammer and then give up and jam a screwdriver in there and then pry it open. Good stuff.
I am now sold on lubelocker different cover gaskets. Reusable, no rtv, steel core. Have three of those now.

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obijuan,
Who is your source for the lubelocker gaskets? Bruce

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4 wheel parts has them. Sometimes on the shelf.

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yes....that is the one. So u think some good RTV will work on this style cover??? Thanks for all of the input!

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Yeah, rtv will do well.

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Use a thin uniform bead. Be sure to circle each hole and be on the inside of the grooves you described. I am not a big fan of silicone- I have had to fix a lot of leaks because of this. Try to use an actual gasket making compound like "The Right Stuff" or equivalent. Bruce

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Well..they make a $5 gasket by felpro but never been confident about those.