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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 11:49 PM
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What's the best silicon product make to seal the rear cover on a diff?
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 11:51 PM
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Ordinary rtv Silicone sealer I rebuild diffs at work that's all we use! No need at all too waste money on expensive sealer get down b and q! I rebuilt more diffs than I can count at Daf with that and no problems!

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I know that what make of sealer is best used on diff covers - i've read some say any RTV you can get for a few quid and others say Permatex Ultra Grey / black which range up to £20
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 11:57 PM
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Any normal black stuff get down b and q
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 12:05 AM
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I would use WURTH /DEKO / proseal
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by andy130
I would use WURTH /DEKO / proseal
I have used the Wurth stuff for years with no problem.
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 12:23 AM
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So you recommend the Wurth Super RTV Silicone BLACK which is about £14 does that sound right
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 12:26 AM
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Yes very good
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 12:36 AM
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I'll send you a tube of what we use lol fuck paying 14 pounds lol b and q homebase any rtv silicone will do that's all we use at work
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 05:58 AM
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the wynns presurised cans are good
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by shalon
the wynns presurised cans are good
ditto I did my transfer box with this today

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