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AJ
Dodge Dakota
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8/20/2007
07:17:22
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Went to Pep Boys yesterday for a rear diff cover gasket to change the oil on my 02 CC and they told me they don't make one. Does anybody know if a gasket is available or do they recommend using oly RTV on the cover? Always used a gasket with RTV and was wondering if using only RTV is advisable? Thx for your comments.
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Super bee
GenI
8/20/2007
11:12:09
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my dakota is just RTV
the 3500 is a re-usable rubber gasket, not sur eif thats how they are doing them now, or if its jsut special
1990 sport RC SB, 1995 318drivetrain, 3.92 gears (came with truck) Powertrax "traction system", 95 dash/steering wheel, hearthrob exhaust, headers, cutout after y-pipe, necessary electric fan add-a-leafs, 30x9.5 mud tires, cranked T-bars, AR 39 15x8 rims, grill guard, roll bars
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modain
GenIII
8/20/2007
19:17:41
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All the differential oil changes on my trucks have had only RTV to seal. Works just fine. Make sure you get all the old stuff off, and cirle the bolt holes with the goop (don't get any into the holes). You'll be fine.
What's your left foot doing?
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2002 Graphite QC SLT Plus, 4.7L, NV3500, Superchips 3715, 3.92 LSD, R/T rear swaybar, no chrome, loads o'fun...
2001 Patriot Blue Durango SLT, 4.7L, 45RFE, Superchips 3715, 3.55 Open (for now)
1999 Forest Green Dakota RC Sport, 2.5L, NV1500, 3.55 Open
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Jimmy9190
Dodge Dakota
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8/20/2007
20:21:28
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I used the Mopar brand of RTV sealant on mine. No other gasket on it and it worked fine. It's supposed to be made for rear ends/differentials.
Jimmy
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munk
Dodge Dakota
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8/20/2007
22:28:32
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i use the mopar brand glass cleaner on all my windows
works great and i can see better
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AJ
Dodge Dakota
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8/21/2007
14:26:58
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Thx for the reassurance guy's. I'll give it a try.
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Lee
Dodge Dakota
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8/21/2007
15:46:17
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I was surprised to find out that there's also no gasket for the pan on the automatic transmission. RTV is the only thing we are supposed to use, so that's what I do. I clean the part thoroughly with brake parts cleaner, spread the RTV properly and let it cure over night. Done it twice now (every 30,000 miles) with no drips at all (knock on wood).
Lee
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