Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

Well, for some reason my front diff. (D30) sealing job apparently was'nt
'all that' as I found a couple of drops of 75/140 on the garage floor.
Further inspection found the bottom bolt wet. aggghh.

Took real pains with the ultra black too, oh well.

That being said, anyone have good or bad to say about the Lubelocker
gaskets? Apparently steel? gasket with 3 or so pre-applied lines of
some sort of RTV. Bolt up and go.

Good or bad? I've done 4 diffs now with ultra black and 3 held, one
did'nt , had a nice bead on this one too.

:(

thanks
Marc

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

I've found that a good whack from a rock or stump or whatever will cause
even the best of RTV beads to spring leaks. The Lubelocker seems like a good
idea, but I can pick up a tube of RTV just about anywhere for next to
nothing.

/Peter

"Marc" <none@all.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1bfed7397f82669b989691@netnews.mchsi.com. ..
> Well, for some reason my front diff. (D30) sealing job apparently was'nt
> 'all that' as I found a couple of drops of 75/140 on the garage floor.
> Further inspection found the bottom bolt wet. aggghh.
>
> Took real pains with the ultra black too, oh well.
>
> That being said, anyone have good or bad to say about the Lubelocker
> gaskets? Apparently steel? gasket with 3 or so pre-applied lines of
> some sort of RTV. Bolt up and go.
>
> Good or bad? I've done 4 diffs now with ultra black and 3 held, one
> did'nt , had a nice bead on this one too.
>
> :(
>
> thanks
> Marc

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

I've found that a good whack from a rock or stump or whatever will cause
even the best of RTV beads to spring leaks. The Lubelocker seems like a good
idea, but I can pick up a tube of RTV just about anywhere for next to
nothing.

/Peter

"Marc" <none@all.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1bfed7397f82669b989691@netnews.mchsi.com. ..
> Well, for some reason my front diff. (D30) sealing job apparently was'nt
> 'all that' as I found a couple of drops of 75/140 on the garage floor.
> Further inspection found the bottom bolt wet. aggghh.
>
> Took real pains with the ultra black too, oh well.
>
> That being said, anyone have good or bad to say about the Lubelocker
> gaskets? Apparently steel? gasket with 3 or so pre-applied lines of
> some sort of RTV. Bolt up and go.
>
> Good or bad? I've done 4 diffs now with ultra black and 3 held, one
> did'nt , had a nice bead on this one too.
>
> :(
>
> thanks
> Marc

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

I've found that a good whack from a rock or stump or whatever will cause
even the best of RTV beads to spring leaks. The Lubelocker seems like a good
idea, but I can pick up a tube of RTV just about anywhere for next to
nothing.

/Peter

"Marc" <none@all.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1bfed7397f82669b989691@netnews.mchsi.com. ..
> Well, for some reason my front diff. (D30) sealing job apparently was'nt
> 'all that' as I found a couple of drops of 75/140 on the garage floor.
> Further inspection found the bottom bolt wet. aggghh.
>
> Took real pains with the ultra black too, oh well.
>
> That being said, anyone have good or bad to say about the Lubelocker
> gaskets? Apparently steel? gasket with 3 or so pre-applied lines of
> some sort of RTV. Bolt up and go.
>
> Good or bad? I've done 4 diffs now with ultra black and 3 held, one
> did'nt , had a nice bead on this one too.
>
> :(
>
> thanks
> Marc

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles ago. So
far, no leaks.

http://tinyurl.com/5eovg

Tom

"Marc" <none@all.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1bfed7397f82669b989691@netnews.mchsi.com. ..
> Well, for some reason my front diff. (D30) sealing job apparently was'nt
> 'all that' as I found a couple of drops of 75/140 on the garage floor.
> Further inspection found the bottom bolt wet. aggghh.
>
> Took real pains with the ultra black too, oh well.
>
> That being said, anyone have good or bad to say about the Lubelocker
> gaskets? Apparently steel? gasket with 3 or so pre-applied lines of
> some sort of RTV. Bolt up and go.
>
> Good or bad? I've done 4 diffs now with ultra black and 3 held, one
> did'nt , had a nice bead on this one too.
>
> :(
>
> thanks
> Marc

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles ago. So
far, no leaks.

http://tinyurl.com/5eovg

Tom

"Marc" <none@all.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1bfed7397f82669b989691@netnews.mchsi.com. ..
> Well, for some reason my front diff. (D30) sealing job apparently was'nt
> 'all that' as I found a couple of drops of 75/140 on the garage floor.
> Further inspection found the bottom bolt wet. aggghh.
>
> Took real pains with the ultra black too, oh well.
>
> That being said, anyone have good or bad to say about the Lubelocker
> gaskets? Apparently steel? gasket with 3 or so pre-applied lines of
> some sort of RTV. Bolt up and go.
>
> Good or bad? I've done 4 diffs now with ultra black and 3 held, one
> did'nt , had a nice bead on this one too.
>
> :(
>
> thanks
> Marc

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles ago. So
far, no leaks.

http://tinyurl.com/5eovg

Tom

"Marc" <none@all.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1bfed7397f82669b989691@netnews.mchsi.com. ..
> Well, for some reason my front diff. (D30) sealing job apparently was'nt
> 'all that' as I found a couple of drops of 75/140 on the garage floor.
> Further inspection found the bottom bolt wet. aggghh.
>
> Took real pains with the ultra black too, oh well.
>
> That being said, anyone have good or bad to say about the Lubelocker
> gaskets? Apparently steel? gasket with 3 or so pre-applied lines of
> some sort of RTV. Bolt up and go.
>
> Good or bad? I've done 4 diffs now with ultra black and 3 held, one
> did'nt , had a nice bead on this one too.
>
> :(
>
> thanks
> Marc

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

Ditto, once I learn to remove any petroleum residue with alcohol.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

mabar wrote:
>
> I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles ago. So
> far, no leaks.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/5eovg
>
> Tom

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

Ditto, once I learn to remove any petroleum residue with alcohol.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

mabar wrote:
>
> I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles ago. So
> far, no leaks.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/5eovg
>
> Tom

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

Ditto, once I learn to remove any petroleum residue with alcohol.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

mabar wrote:
>
> I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles ago. So
> far, no leaks.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/5eovg
>
> Tom

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

I was thinking of going with those gaskets as my rear diff seal has started
leaking AGAIN. And I know I got a good seal... the only way I seem to be
able to get ALL of the old RTV off is with a wire wheel and a drill. The
chemicals never quite work and a putty knife doesn't either...

How do you get it off?

Eric
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41956837.1D0155F8@cox.net...
> Ditto, once I learn to remove any petroleum residue with alcohol.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> mabar wrote:
>>
>> I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles ago.
>> So
>> far, no leaks.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/5eovg
>>
>> Tom

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

I was thinking of going with those gaskets as my rear diff seal has started
leaking AGAIN. And I know I got a good seal... the only way I seem to be
able to get ALL of the old RTV off is with a wire wheel and a drill. The
chemicals never quite work and a putty knife doesn't either...

How do you get it off?

Eric
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41956837.1D0155F8@cox.net...
> Ditto, once I learn to remove any petroleum residue with alcohol.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> mabar wrote:
>>
>> I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles ago.
>> So
>> far, no leaks.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/5eovg
>>
>> Tom

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

I was thinking of going with those gaskets as my rear diff seal has started
leaking AGAIN. And I know I got a good seal... the only way I seem to be
able to get ALL of the old RTV off is with a wire wheel and a drill. The
chemicals never quite work and a putty knife doesn't either...

How do you get it off?

Eric
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41956837.1D0155F8@cox.net...
> Ditto, once I learn to remove any petroleum residue with alcohol.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> mabar wrote:
>>
>> I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles ago.
>> So
>> far, no leaks.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/5eovg
>>
>> Tom

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

Hi Eric,
When I think, "Room Temperature Vulcanizing" I think Permatex
silicone, which never hardens. I haven't seen anything that I had to
chip off since the fifties, black stuff we brushed on. Usually if it
doesn't pull off like a rubber band, I slide a paint scraper sideways
and it just peels off: http://www.----------.com/scraper.jpg then plane
it with a file.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Eric wrote:
>
> I was thinking of going with those gaskets as my rear diff seal has started
> leaking AGAIN. And I know I got a good seal... the only way I seem to be
> able to get ALL of the old RTV off is with a wire wheel and a drill. The
> chemicals never quite work and a putty knife doesn't either...
>
> How do you get it off?
>
> Eric

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

Hi Eric,
When I think, "Room Temperature Vulcanizing" I think Permatex
silicone, which never hardens. I haven't seen anything that I had to
chip off since the fifties, black stuff we brushed on. Usually if it
doesn't pull off like a rubber band, I slide a paint scraper sideways
and it just peels off: http://www.----------.com/scraper.jpg then plane
it with a file.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Eric wrote:
>
> I was thinking of going with those gaskets as my rear diff seal has started
> leaking AGAIN. And I know I got a good seal... the only way I seem to be
> able to get ALL of the old RTV off is with a wire wheel and a drill. The
> chemicals never quite work and a putty knife doesn't either...
>
> How do you get it off?
>
> Eric

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

Hi Eric,
When I think, "Room Temperature Vulcanizing" I think Permatex
silicone, which never hardens. I haven't seen anything that I had to
chip off since the fifties, black stuff we brushed on. Usually if it
doesn't pull off like a rubber band, I slide a paint scraper sideways
and it just peels off: http://www.----------.com/scraper.jpg then plane
it with a file.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Eric wrote:
>
> I was thinking of going with those gaskets as my rear diff seal has started
> leaking AGAIN. And I know I got a good seal... the only way I seem to be
> able to get ALL of the old RTV off is with a wire wheel and a drill. The
> chemicals never quite work and a putty knife doesn't either...
>
> How do you get it off?
>
> Eric

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

I have good luck with a one edge razor blade, then I finish up with a
wire wheel on a drill. :-) I prefer the brass wire wheel because it
doesn't scratch the steel.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Eric wrote:
>
> I was thinking of going with those gaskets as my rear diff seal has started
> leaking AGAIN. And I know I got a good seal... the only way I seem to be
> able to get ALL of the old RTV off is with a wire wheel and a drill. The
> chemicals never quite work and a putty knife doesn't either...
>
> How do you get it off?
>
> Eric
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:41956837.1D0155F8@cox.net...
> > Ditto, once I learn to remove any petroleum residue with alcohol.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > mabar wrote:
> >>
> >> I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles ago.
> >> So
> >> far, no leaks.
> >>
> >> http://tinyurl.com/5eovg
> >>
> >> Tom

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

I have good luck with a one edge razor blade, then I finish up with a
wire wheel on a drill. :-) I prefer the brass wire wheel because it
doesn't scratch the steel.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Eric wrote:
>
> I was thinking of going with those gaskets as my rear diff seal has started
> leaking AGAIN. And I know I got a good seal... the only way I seem to be
> able to get ALL of the old RTV off is with a wire wheel and a drill. The
> chemicals never quite work and a putty knife doesn't either...
>
> How do you get it off?
>
> Eric
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:41956837.1D0155F8@cox.net...
> > Ditto, once I learn to remove any petroleum residue with alcohol.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > mabar wrote:
> >>
> >> I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles ago.
> >> So
> >> far, no leaks.
> >>
> >> http://tinyurl.com/5eovg
> >>
> >> Tom

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

I have good luck with a one edge razor blade, then I finish up with a
wire wheel on a drill. :-) I prefer the brass wire wheel because it
doesn't scratch the steel.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Eric wrote:
>
> I was thinking of going with those gaskets as my rear diff seal has started
> leaking AGAIN. And I know I got a good seal... the only way I seem to be
> able to get ALL of the old RTV off is with a wire wheel and a drill. The
> chemicals never quite work and a putty knife doesn't either...
>
> How do you get it off?
>
> Eric
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:41956837.1D0155F8@cox.net...
> > Ditto, once I learn to remove any petroleum residue with alcohol.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > mabar wrote:
> >>
> >> I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles ago.
> >> So
> >> far, no leaks.
> >>
> >> http://tinyurl.com/5eovg
> >>
> >> Tom

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

Maybe that's my problem.. I didn't use a brass wire wheel the first time I
did it and scratched the steel. Both surfaces were shiny as new though...

Eric
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4196129C.48D40F29@sympatico.ca...
>I have good luck with a one edge razor blade, then I finish up with a
> wire wheel on a drill. :-) I prefer the brass wire wheel because it
> doesn't scratch the steel.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Eric wrote:
>>
>> I was thinking of going with those gaskets as my rear diff seal has
>> started
>> leaking AGAIN. And I know I got a good seal... the only way I seem to be
>> able to get ALL of the old RTV off is with a wire wheel and a drill. The
>> chemicals never quite work and a putty knife doesn't either...
>>
>> How do you get it off?
>>
>> Eric
>> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
>> news:41956837.1D0155F8@cox.net...
>> > Ditto, once I learn to remove any petroleum residue with alcohol.
>> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>> >
>> > mabar wrote:
>> >>
>> >> I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles
>> >> ago.
>> >> So
>> >> far, no leaks.
>> >>
>> >> http://tinyurl.com/5eovg
>> >>
>> >> Tom

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

Maybe that's my problem.. I didn't use a brass wire wheel the first time I
did it and scratched the steel. Both surfaces were shiny as new though...

Eric
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4196129C.48D40F29@sympatico.ca...
>I have good luck with a one edge razor blade, then I finish up with a
> wire wheel on a drill. :-) I prefer the brass wire wheel because it
> doesn't scratch the steel.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Eric wrote:
>>
>> I was thinking of going with those gaskets as my rear diff seal has
>> started
>> leaking AGAIN. And I know I got a good seal... the only way I seem to be
>> able to get ALL of the old RTV off is with a wire wheel and a drill. The
>> chemicals never quite work and a putty knife doesn't either...
>>
>> How do you get it off?
>>
>> Eric
>> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
>> news:41956837.1D0155F8@cox.net...
>> > Ditto, once I learn to remove any petroleum residue with alcohol.
>> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>> >
>> > mabar wrote:
>> >>
>> >> I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles
>> >> ago.
>> >> So
>> >> far, no leaks.
>> >>
>> >> http://tinyurl.com/5eovg
>> >>
>> >> Tom

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

Maybe that's my problem.. I didn't use a brass wire wheel the first time I
did it and scratched the steel. Both surfaces were shiny as new though...

Eric
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4196129C.48D40F29@sympatico.ca...
>I have good luck with a one edge razor blade, then I finish up with a
> wire wheel on a drill. :-) I prefer the brass wire wheel because it
> doesn't scratch the steel.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Eric wrote:
>>
>> I was thinking of going with those gaskets as my rear diff seal has
>> started
>> leaking AGAIN. And I know I got a good seal... the only way I seem to be
>> able to get ALL of the old RTV off is with a wire wheel and a drill. The
>> chemicals never quite work and a putty knife doesn't either...
>>
>> How do you get it off?
>>
>> Eric
>> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
>> news:41956837.1D0155F8@cox.net...
>> > Ditto, once I learn to remove any petroleum residue with alcohol.
>> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>> >
>> > mabar wrote:
>> >>
>> >> I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles
>> >> ago.
>> >> So
>> >> far, no leaks.
>> >>
>> >> http://tinyurl.com/5eovg
>> >>
>> >> Tom

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

I also prep it with alcohol or acetone or BBQ lighter fluid to get all
the grease off. One fingerprint on the metal can cause a leak. The RTV
also seals best if allowed to cure the 24 hours the directions say
before adding fluid or using it. I even use spot lights on them
overnight to keep them warm for a good cure if it is cold out.

Mike

Eric wrote:
>
> Maybe that's my problem.. I didn't use a brass wire wheel the first time I
> did it and scratched the steel. Both surfaces were shiny as new though...
>
> Eric
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:4196129C.48D40F29@sympatico.ca...
> >I have good luck with a one edge razor blade, then I finish up with a
> > wire wheel on a drill. :-) I prefer the brass wire wheel because it
> > doesn't scratch the steel.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Eric wrote:
> >>
> >> I was thinking of going with those gaskets as my rear diff seal has
> >> started
> >> leaking AGAIN. And I know I got a good seal... the only way I seem to be
> >> able to get ALL of the old RTV off is with a wire wheel and a drill. The
> >> chemicals never quite work and a putty knife doesn't either...
> >>
> >> How do you get it off?
> >>
> >> Eric
> >> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> >> news:41956837.1D0155F8@cox.net...
> >> > Ditto, once I learn to remove any petroleum residue with alcohol.
> >> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >> >
> >> > mabar wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles
> >> >> ago.
> >> >> So
> >> >> far, no leaks.
> >> >>
> >> >> http://tinyurl.com/5eovg
> >> >>
> >> >> Tom

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

I also prep it with alcohol or acetone or BBQ lighter fluid to get all
the grease off. One fingerprint on the metal can cause a leak. The RTV
also seals best if allowed to cure the 24 hours the directions say
before adding fluid or using it. I even use spot lights on them
overnight to keep them warm for a good cure if it is cold out.

Mike

Eric wrote:
>
> Maybe that's my problem.. I didn't use a brass wire wheel the first time I
> did it and scratched the steel. Both surfaces were shiny as new though...
>
> Eric
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:4196129C.48D40F29@sympatico.ca...
> >I have good luck with a one edge razor blade, then I finish up with a
> > wire wheel on a drill. :-) I prefer the brass wire wheel because it
> > doesn't scratch the steel.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Eric wrote:
> >>
> >> I was thinking of going with those gaskets as my rear diff seal has
> >> started
> >> leaking AGAIN. And I know I got a good seal... the only way I seem to be
> >> able to get ALL of the old RTV off is with a wire wheel and a drill. The
> >> chemicals never quite work and a putty knife doesn't either...
> >>
> >> How do you get it off?
> >>
> >> Eric
> >> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> >> news:41956837.1D0155F8@cox.net...
> >> > Ditto, once I learn to remove any petroleum residue with alcohol.
> >> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >> >
> >> > mabar wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles
> >> >> ago.
> >> >> So
> >> >> far, no leaks.
> >> >>
> >> >> http://tinyurl.com/5eovg
> >> >>
> >> >> Tom

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

I also prep it with alcohol or acetone or BBQ lighter fluid to get all
the grease off. One fingerprint on the metal can cause a leak. The RTV
also seals best if allowed to cure the 24 hours the directions say
before adding fluid or using it. I even use spot lights on them
overnight to keep them warm for a good cure if it is cold out.

Mike

Eric wrote:
>
> Maybe that's my problem.. I didn't use a brass wire wheel the first time I
> did it and scratched the steel. Both surfaces were shiny as new though...
>
> Eric
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:4196129C.48D40F29@sympatico.ca...
> >I have good luck with a one edge razor blade, then I finish up with a
> > wire wheel on a drill. :-) I prefer the brass wire wheel because it
> > doesn't scratch the steel.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Eric wrote:
> >>
> >> I was thinking of going with those gaskets as my rear diff seal has
> >> started
> >> leaking AGAIN. And I know I got a good seal... the only way I seem to be
> >> able to get ALL of the old RTV off is with a wire wheel and a drill. The
> >> chemicals never quite work and a putty knife doesn't either...
> >>
> >> How do you get it off?
> >>
> >> Eric
> >> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
> >> news:41956837.1D0155F8@cox.net...
> >> > Ditto, once I learn to remove any petroleum residue with alcohol.
> >> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >> >
> >> > mabar wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> I used Permatex #77B Ultra Blue on both my diffs about 13000 miles
> >> >> ago.
> >> >> So
> >> >> far, no leaks.
> >> >>
> >> >> http://tinyurl.com/5eovg
> >> >>
> >> >> Tom

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

Marc:
LubeLockers looked like a good idea (D44s in Rubicon - stock diff covers),
so I got 4 of them. On front I only got half refilled when bolt at 8
o'clock started to drip that expensive 75/140 synthetic!!! Back to the
Mopar orange sealant!!
Took LubeLocker out and found even though there is 3 silastic beads between
holes, only one is used to encircle each bolt hole. The stock covers bend
away from the hole towards the inside too quickly thus decreasing the crush
on that single silastic bead enough to cause a leak. A non-stock cover with
a wider gasket surface around each hole would fix it (the sealing surface on
the diff housing is plenty wide enough). I will go back to the LubeLockers
when and if I go to an aftermarket diff cover.
LubeLocker said they "never heard of it"!!
Sound familiar?
Bob

"Marc" <none@all.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1bfed7397f82669b989691@netnews.mchsi.com. ..
> Well, for some reason my front diff. (D30) sealing job apparently was'nt
> 'all that' as I found a couple of drops of 75/140 on the garage floor.
> Further inspection found the bottom bolt wet. aggghh.
>
> Took real pains with the ultra black too, oh well.
>
> That being said, anyone have good or bad to say about the Lubelocker
> gaskets? Apparently steel? gasket with 3 or so pre-applied lines of
> some sort of RTV. Bolt up and go.
>
> Good or bad? I've done 4 diffs now with ultra black and 3 held, one
> did'nt , had a nice bead on this one too.
>
> :(
>
> thanks
> Marc

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

Marc:
LubeLockers looked like a good idea (D44s in Rubicon - stock diff covers),
so I got 4 of them. On front I only got half refilled when bolt at 8
o'clock started to drip that expensive 75/140 synthetic!!! Back to the
Mopar orange sealant!!
Took LubeLocker out and found even though there is 3 silastic beads between
holes, only one is used to encircle each bolt hole. The stock covers bend
away from the hole towards the inside too quickly thus decreasing the crush
on that single silastic bead enough to cause a leak. A non-stock cover with
a wider gasket surface around each hole would fix it (the sealing surface on
the diff housing is plenty wide enough). I will go back to the LubeLockers
when and if I go to an aftermarket diff cover.
LubeLocker said they "never heard of it"!!
Sound familiar?
Bob

"Marc" <none@all.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1bfed7397f82669b989691@netnews.mchsi.com. ..
> Well, for some reason my front diff. (D30) sealing job apparently was'nt
> 'all that' as I found a couple of drops of 75/140 on the garage floor.
> Further inspection found the bottom bolt wet. aggghh.
>
> Took real pains with the ultra black too, oh well.
>
> That being said, anyone have good or bad to say about the Lubelocker
> gaskets? Apparently steel? gasket with 3 or so pre-applied lines of
> some sort of RTV. Bolt up and go.
>
> Good or bad? I've done 4 diffs now with ultra black and 3 held, one
> did'nt , had a nice bead on this one too.
>
> :(
>
> thanks
> Marc

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

Marc:
LubeLockers looked like a good idea (D44s in Rubicon - stock diff covers),
so I got 4 of them. On front I only got half refilled when bolt at 8
o'clock started to drip that expensive 75/140 synthetic!!! Back to the
Mopar orange sealant!!
Took LubeLocker out and found even though there is 3 silastic beads between
holes, only one is used to encircle each bolt hole. The stock covers bend
away from the hole towards the inside too quickly thus decreasing the crush
on that single silastic bead enough to cause a leak. A non-stock cover with
a wider gasket surface around each hole would fix it (the sealing surface on
the diff housing is plenty wide enough). I will go back to the LubeLockers
when and if I go to an aftermarket diff cover.
LubeLocker said they "never heard of it"!!
Sound familiar?
Bob

"Marc" <none@all.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1bfed7397f82669b989691@netnews.mchsi.com. ..
> Well, for some reason my front diff. (D30) sealing job apparently was'nt
> 'all that' as I found a couple of drops of 75/140 on the garage floor.
> Further inspection found the bottom bolt wet. aggghh.
>
> Took real pains with the ultra black too, oh well.
>
> That being said, anyone have good or bad to say about the Lubelocker
> gaskets? Apparently steel? gasket with 3 or so pre-applied lines of
> some sort of RTV. Bolt up and go.
>
> Good or bad? I've done 4 diffs now with ultra black and 3 held, one
> did'nt , had a nice bead on this one too.
>
> :(
>
> thanks
> Marc

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

Bob,

Thank you for relating your experience. The only bolt I have leaking
(but enough to form a drip after parking in the garage after driving),
is the 6 o'clock one. I retorqued to 38ft/lb tonight all around and
cleaned the diff with a light degreaser and will check tomorrow night
before tearing it off. I hope it keeps it dry this time, but if not I
still have 3/4 of a tube of ultra black!

thank you!
Marc



In article <IZmdnQ_4jqNeTgvcRVn-hw@comcast.com>, jrstewart68@comcast.net
says...
> Marc:
> LubeLockers looked like a good idea (D44s in Rubicon - stock diff covers),
> so I got 4 of them. On front I only got half refilled when bolt at 8
> o'clock started to drip that expensive 75/140 synthetic!!! Back to the
> Mopar orange sealant!!
> Took LubeLocker out and found even though there is 3 silastic beads between
> holes, only one is used to encircle each bolt hole. The stock covers bend
> away from the hole towards the inside too quickly thus decreasing the crush
> on that single silastic bead enough to cause a leak. A non-stock cover with
> a wider gasket surface around each hole would fix it (the sealing surface on
> the diff housing is plenty wide enough). I will go back to the LubeLockers
> when and if I go to an aftermarket diff cover.
> LubeLocker said they "never heard of it"!!
> Sound familiar?
> Bob
>
> "Marc" <none@all.com> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1bfed7397f82669b989691@netnews.mchsi.com. ..
> > Well, for some reason my front diff. (D30) sealing job apparently was'nt
> > 'all that' as I found a couple of drops of 75/140 on the garage floor.
> > Further inspection found the bottom bolt wet. aggghh.
> >
> > Took real pains with the ultra black too, oh well.
> >
> > That being said, anyone have good or bad to say about the Lubelocker
> > gaskets? Apparently steel? gasket with 3 or so pre-applied lines of
> > some sort of RTV. Bolt up and go.
> >
> > Good or bad? I've done 4 diffs now with ultra black and 3 held, one
> > did'nt , had a nice bead on this one too.
> >
> > :(
> >
> > thanks
> > Marc
>
>
>

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

Bob,

Thank you for relating your experience. The only bolt I have leaking
(but enough to form a drip after parking in the garage after driving),
is the 6 o'clock one. I retorqued to 38ft/lb tonight all around and
cleaned the diff with a light degreaser and will check tomorrow night
before tearing it off. I hope it keeps it dry this time, but if not I
still have 3/4 of a tube of ultra black!

thank you!
Marc



In article <IZmdnQ_4jqNeTgvcRVn-hw@comcast.com>, jrstewart68@comcast.net
says...
> Marc:
> LubeLockers looked like a good idea (D44s in Rubicon - stock diff covers),
> so I got 4 of them. On front I only got half refilled when bolt at 8
> o'clock started to drip that expensive 75/140 synthetic!!! Back to the
> Mopar orange sealant!!
> Took LubeLocker out and found even though there is 3 silastic beads between
> holes, only one is used to encircle each bolt hole. The stock covers bend
> away from the hole towards the inside too quickly thus decreasing the crush
> on that single silastic bead enough to cause a leak. A non-stock cover with
> a wider gasket surface around each hole would fix it (the sealing surface on
> the diff housing is plenty wide enough). I will go back to the LubeLockers
> when and if I go to an aftermarket diff cover.
> LubeLocker said they "never heard of it"!!
> Sound familiar?
> Bob
>
> "Marc" <none@all.com> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1bfed7397f82669b989691@netnews.mchsi.com. ..
> > Well, for some reason my front diff. (D30) sealing job apparently was'nt
> > 'all that' as I found a couple of drops of 75/140 on the garage floor.
> > Further inspection found the bottom bolt wet. aggghh.
> >
> > Took real pains with the ultra black too, oh well.
> >
> > That being said, anyone have good or bad to say about the Lubelocker
> > gaskets? Apparently steel? gasket with 3 or so pre-applied lines of
> > some sort of RTV. Bolt up and go.
> >
> > Good or bad? I've done 4 diffs now with ultra black and 3 held, one
> > did'nt , had a nice bead on this one too.
> >
> > :(
> >
> > thanks
> > Marc
>
>
>

Re: Lubelocker differential gaskets.. Used one?
 

Bob,

Thank you for relating your experience. The only bolt I have leaking
(but enough to form a drip after parking in the garage after driving),
is the 6 o'clock one. I retorqued to 38ft/lb tonight all around and
cleaned the diff with a light degreaser and will check tomorrow night
before tearing it off. I hope it keeps it dry this time, but if not I
still have 3/4 of a tube of ultra black!

thank you!
Marc



In article <IZmdnQ_4jqNeTgvcRVn-hw@comcast.com>, jrstewart68@comcast.net
says...
> Marc:
> LubeLockers looked like a good idea (D44s in Rubicon - stock diff covers),
> so I got 4 of them. On front I only got half refilled when bolt at 8
> o'clock started to drip that expensive 75/140 synthetic!!! Back to the
> Mopar orange sealant!!
> Took LubeLocker out and found even though there is 3 silastic beads between
> holes, only one is used to encircle each bolt hole. The stock covers bend
> away from the hole towards the inside too quickly thus decreasing the crush
> on that single silastic bead enough to cause a leak. A non-stock cover with
> a wider gasket surface around each hole would fix it (the sealing surface on
> the diff housing is plenty wide enough). I will go back to the LubeLockers
> when and if I go to an aftermarket diff cover.
> LubeLocker said they "never heard of it"!!
> Sound familiar?
> Bob
>
> "Marc" <none@all.com> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1bfed7397f82669b989691@netnews.mchsi.com. ..
> > Well, for some reason my front diff. (D30) sealing job apparently was'nt
> > 'all that' as I found a couple of drops of 75/140 on the garage floor.
> > Further inspection found the bottom bolt wet. aggghh.
> >
> > Took real pains with the ultra black too, oh well.
> >
> > That being said, anyone have good or bad to say about the Lubelocker
> > gaskets? Apparently steel? gasket with 3 or so pre-applied lines of
> > some sort of RTV. Bolt up and go.
> >
> > Good or bad? I've done 4 diffs now with ultra black and 3 held, one
> > did'nt , had a nice bead on this one too.
> >
> > :(
> >
> > thanks
> > Marc
>
>
>