I've used Permatex Orange on other vehicles. Any reason not to use it on '02 TJ Sport D30 and D44? TJ FSM calls for Mopar Red or equivalent - what's equivalent?
I'm planning to switch to full synth gear oil and just want to make sure I get the gasket part right. JELo
No. Knock yourself out. :-)
Just make sure it is sensor safe RTV. Permatex 'ultra' line is the sensor safe one.
I used the ultra black on mine, just because I had it kicking around. No leaks.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT'sJELo wrote:
Just out of curiosity, why would you need "Sensor Safe" RTV for sealing the diff covers?
Fumes.
Things like the O2 sensor will up and die at the slightest whiff of the fumes from curing silicone.
I even think someone from here killed his O2 when he used regular RTV on the front diff.
The fumes must have come in the intake.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT'sMatt Macchiarolo wrote:
That too Bill, but even fumes that can get sucked into the intake can kill the things and the front diff cover is awfully close to the air intake....
Mike
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I also like the cure on the 'ultra' RTV better. It cures much harder than the old style stuff and seems to hold better. It also cleans off easier because it is stiffer.
My plastic valve cover with only the two top center rocker nuts holding it down was put in with cork gasket and a skim of 'ultra' black on both sides back in 2000 and it still doesn't leak.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT'sMotorsForum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.