Going to change rear end lube on my bought new 94 F 150 4.9 for first time (110k miles). I bought the Victor Reinz 711481000 cover gasket. It is fairly thick and kind of looks like it may have some cork content. I have some gasket shellac and also some Permatex no. 2 non hardening type gasket sealer on hand. Does anyone have recommendations regarding the use of either of these sealers on the gasket during installation?
94 F 150 8.8 rear end lube replace
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You can use the Permatex No. 2 as a gasket dressing per their instructions: https://www.permatex.com/wp-content/uploads/tds/80016.pdf
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When I last changed the gear oil a couple years back on my Ford 8.8, I used a Fel Pro gasket and applied # 2 Permatex on the cover side of the gasket to hold it in place during installation. No leaks.
I changed mine years ago and just used some black rtv on the cover and haven't had any leaks..
I've used at least four the Lube Locker copies for the 8.8. They work great:
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For $14, no RTV or high tack, no wiping off goop and infinitely reusable, kind of a no brainer:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z8X85G1
edit: and yeah, my order history shows five. I have one new one sitting in the shop, so that means I've installed four.
Post in thread 'What are you working on today?' https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/what-are-you-working-on-today.331303/post-7086332
For $14, no RTV or high tack, no wiping off goop and infinitely reusable, kind of a no brainer:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z8X85G1
edit: and yeah, my order history shows five. I have one new one sitting in the shop, so that means I've installed four.
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Yeah, last 8.8 I did, I just used the Ford Grey RTV (the stuff they prescribe for use in oil on the Powerstroke) and it never leaked.
That Motorcraft grey RTV works really well on anything I’ve ever used it on. I’ve sealed many diff covers with it… years later they are still bone dry with not even a hint of seepage. Part number for the small tube is TA-29
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Yeah, same, it's like the ultimate universal RTV, used to use it on the Windsor intake end seals.