Does this truck come with reusable differential cover gasket? Is it recommended to use gasket sealant to reinstall? Thanks.
May 17, 2019 at 10:51 PM
Differential cover gasket is/or not reusable
2011 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
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Hello, I'm Danny.
Yes, I would use a small/thin amount of RTV sealant in addition to the gasket to prevent leaking.Here is a tutorial showing what is involved:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/differential-service
I've attached a few pictures of FEL-PRO brand gaskets to use.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
Yes, I would use a small/thin amount of RTV sealant in addition to the gasket to prevent leaking.Here is a tutorial showing what is involved:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/differential-service
I've attached a few pictures of FEL-PRO brand gaskets to use.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
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May 18, 2019 at 12:08 AM
It turns out the avalanche comes reusable gasket. That worked with out the rtv sealant. Thanks
May 19, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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