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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 06:04 PM
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My diff has a slight oil leak it’s weeping from the rear cover
Is there a gasket available for the rear cover
I can’t seem to find one anywhere
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 06:13 PM
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Silicon sealer lol
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 06:49 PM
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I used Halfords instant gasket on front and rear diffs, really easy to use, neat and has not leaked a drop.

The old oil stinks so make sure you have something to catch it with. Don't rule out a refresh with someone like Bara as they are known to lose their lock and really perform well when looked after.

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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Caddyshack
I used Halfords instant gasket on front and rear diffs, really easy to use, neat and has not leaked a drop.

The old oil stinks so make sure you have something to catch it with. Don't rule out a refresh with someone like Bara as they are known to lose their lock and really perform well when looked after.
Cheers
It looks like a tight diff tbh
Car was stood for 19 years
But good idea to get overhauled at this stage
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 08:32 PM
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All we use at work is normal rtv silicon sealant. Nothing fancy works just fine last diff I fitted with it was on an 8 legger mixer about 5 months ago after changing the axle case.



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Looks a bit small to me. Lol.

I think I might need this in the front of my 205
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Originally Posted by Caddyshack
Looks a bit small to me. Lol.

I think I might need this in the front of my 205
You certainly wouldn’t break it lol
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