swathdiver
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I know it's late but may help someone else.
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RTFPP- something something something previous post..
what's lube locker. by the reviews I can't tell if it's a gasket or a brand of rtv?
I know it's late but may help someone else.
I bought it because of the part number. Got it in the other day, still in the sleeve.But where did you.... how did you..... w/o the picture??
Nice pull!
Just another Wednesday for SD
I would just get a new cover there not that much, even just over tightening a bolt can make them leakGot it, thanks. Hanger bracket for both p-brake cables installed now and functional in the bracket for the LCA!
All the oil had drained out of mine when I got it from LKQ, so I don't know.
Speaking of rear diff lube, mine's leaking. I used this gasket:
That shouldn't need RTV on either/both sides, correct? Goes on dry? I'm not sure why it's leaking. Best guess: When I was jacking the axle into place, the jack plate caught on the lip of the cover. I thought the tweak was just superficial, but now I'm wondering if it tweaked it just enough to make a poor seal between those two bolt holes. Remove and gently hammer flat? Can I reuse the gasket? What about just using RTV (Permatex Black) instead of or with the gasket?
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In other news - DS motor mount is fully installed with all 7 bolts torqued down. Very pleased to have that part of the project done.
I have the lube locker gasket on order so I’m going to try that first, but if I can’t get a good seal I’ll go that route. Looks like $80-90 for a Yukon brand.I would just get a new cover there not that much, even just over tightening a bolt can make them leak
if you have a anvil or something sturdy with a flat surface you could try and flatten it back out, if you get a aftermarket cover remember it has to clear the panhard bar. QA1 used to make a curved one that would give you a little more room. I have one on mine with a girdleI have the lube locker gasket on order so I’m going to try that first, but if I can’t get a good seal I’ll go that route. Looks like $80-90 for a Yukon brand.
Good progress the last several days. Ran the lines for the factory-style engine oil cooler. Piece of cake with front diff out, looks like it would have been challenging with it in. Even got the support bracket bolted inot the block in stock location. Also did an assessment of all heater hoses and related today. I was trying to get one of the firewall tees off and broke the other one in the process! They’re both getting replaced , along with the hoses. For the hose that has the Y with a bigger hose going to the reservoir, I’m getting the upgraded Dorman with a metal Y-piece. Also going to do the AC belt - has GM markings on it so may be original! another $120 worth of parts on order from RA. I just have to keep telling my wife (and myself) - better than a huge car payment, or paying someone to do all this work. And definitely better than being broken down on the side of the road.
I bought it because of the part number. Got it in the other day, still in the sleeve.
We're supposed to work on the axle tomorrow or Saturday, to get that last .002-3 of ring gear clearance and do the yellow gear mesh thing before moving on.