Date:         Tue, 14 Nov 2006 14:39:56 -0700
Reply-To:     Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      AT final drive oil sump gasket?
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I just received the gasket for the final drive (diff.) oil sump cover on my '88 Westy.
In scraping off the old one, it just looked like a plain cork gasket.
The new one looks different, smooth on both sides and the edge doesn't look like cork.
Did they change or improve these gaskets?
Should I use (or not use) any additional sealant on both sides, such as Permatex Ultra
Blue, which I just happen to have?
I have read the directions for torqueing (7 FT/LB), diagonally, and two more times at
five minute intervals.
Any more tips, so I don't have any leaks?
Thanks,
Jerry

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