Anyone reseal a front diff cover yet?

[Thewetdream]

2015 Ram 1500 4x4 …… went to do a oil change this morning and realized that new humming sound isn’t my mt tires it’s my front diff is most likely empty because the front diff is wet at the bottom where the two halves meet. No gasket right? Just buy like gear oil rtv sealant…… reinstall and fill?

 

[DILLIGAF]

Yup, I use this **** https://www.amazon.com/Victor-Reinz-70-31414-10-Reinzosil-Silicone/dp/B09LCG2Y4F

 

[HEMIMANN]

No gasket.

Scrape, wire brush, solvent clean, rtv new bead, wait 24 hrs before refill or EP oil additives will eat the uncured rtv.

 

[Thewetdream]

Thanks guys for your help ……. I’m starting to disassemble now and this job is starting to look like a all day project…… of course it’s a cover that’s attached to 7 different things

 

[Thewetdream]

Lol this top bolt sucks haha

 

[18CrewDually]

Local Napa or parts house should have this. Prep surfaces and clean with BrākeKleen. Put a 1/4" round bead around the flange, spread it smooth with a small brush, let it dry for a minute, then assemble. I use this stuff exclusively on engine cases, transmissions, axles and never had a leak.

 

[HEMIMANN]

Lol this top bolt sucks haha

Yes. Yes it does. So do the side bolts on mine (Ram 2500 4x4). Had to pull out the Wright super wrenches so as not to round off the hex points.

 

[Thewetdream]

This has to be removed or no I’m thinking I won’t be able to seal it up correctlywith out it removed or loosened up at least

 

[Thewetdream]

I can’t even Get the cover out now that it’s loose cause it’s up against the steering lol fml

 

[turkeybird56]

Local Napa or parts house should have this. Prep surfaces and clean with BrākeKleen. Put a 1/4" round bead around the flange, spread it smooth with a small brush, let it dry for a minute, then assemble. I use this stuff exclusively on engine cases, transmissions, axles and never had a leak.
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GOOD OLE "Permatex", I'll leave out the jokes on the names we used to call the RTV stuff, not PC these days...