Permatex Pro Tips - Replacing a Differential Gasket and How to Prevent Leaks

In this episode of Permatex Pro Tips it's all about Differential Gaskets. Replacing a differential gasket is pretty straight forward but there are a couple of potential pit falls that can lead to leaks.
Stay tuned to learn about best practices and products to help you get the job done right the first time.

[@saltycreole2673]

Got my gasket and Permatex. Lets get it on!

[@ginocaranelli7037]

Curious... directions say allow 1-1/2 hours to cure before refilling. Tried immediately refilling and was leaking almost immediately! I'll see what happens this time. Everything cleaned meticulously with brake clean.

[@LS-mv1ze]

Applied ultra black to an oil pan, reinstalled on the vehicle. After 6 plus months after reinstalling, had to take oil pan off. It is now stuck to the motor and cannot be removed. Anything you have that will dissolve the silicone so the oil pan can come off?

[@tempestv8]

What if you wait 24 hours instead of the 1 hour before torquing the differential cover bolts to spec? Will waiting longer for the initial bead of RTV silicone to cure help improve the durability of the seal?