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apstguy · 12-28-2005, 01:59 AM

I suspect my differntial cover is bent or warped, I've replaced the seal 4 times and it keeps having a small leak. (10 bolt axle) I need a new cover so what do you reccomend? I would like something with an O-ring gasket. This looks cool: http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...2&autoview=sku
I also looked at Mag-hytec's cover too but they want $230 for it!!!!!

I'm also looking at putting in a limited slip or a locker, I keep spinning my tire in the rain, it gets a little annoying. Eaton posi? Powertrax no slip? Detroit trutrac?

3.42 gears and a rear end rebuild should finish that off nicely. Any thoughts??

84 400 · 12-28-2005, 02:31 AM

ahhh eaton i hear really good stuff about those. they can be pricy but i hear they are worth it

piecesparts · 12-28-2005, 07:54 PM

If you don't want to pay the big bucks for an O-ring cover, then get a good aluminum cover from Summit Racing or a rear end outlet. When you install it, throw away the gasket that comes with it and use a good silicone sealer to set it. NAPA sells an awesome sealer now that is called "The Right Stuff". It is made by Permatex and it acutually adheres to an oily surface. I have changed out three rearends lately and I have put the factory covers back on two of them and an aluminum cover on the third, all are sealed well. I did clean the seling surfaces with a Brake-Kleen to help them.

12-28-2005, 01:59 AM	#1
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Rear End Q's I suspect my differntial cover is bent or warped, I've replaced the seal 4 times and it keeps having a small leak. (10 bolt axle) I need a new cover so what do you reccomend? I would like something with an O-ring gasket. This looks cool: http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...2&autoview=sku I also looked at Mag-hytec's cover too but they want $230 for it!!!!! I'm also looking at putting in a limited slip or a locker, I keep spinning my tire in the rain, it gets a little annoying. Eaton posi? Powertrax no slip? Detroit trutrac? 3.42 gears and a rear end rebuild should finish that off nicely. Any thoughts?? __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

12-28-2005, 02:31 AM	#2
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Rear End Q's ahhh eaton i hear really good stuff about those. they can be pricy but i hear they are worth it __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

12-28-2005, 07:54 PM	#3
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Rear End Q's If you don't want to pay the big bucks for an O-ring cover, then get a good aluminum cover from Summit Racing or a rear end outlet. When you install it, throw away the gasket that comes with it and use a good silicone sealer to set it. NAPA sells an awesome sealer now that is called "The Right Stuff". It is made by Permatex and it acutually adheres to an oily surface. I have changed out three rearends lately and I have put the factory covers back on two of them and an aluminum cover on the third, all are sealed well. I did clean the seling surfaces with a Brake-Kleen to help them.



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