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Or you could make reusable gaskets with the appropriate silicone.
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I have a factory spicer dana 60 gasket installed on a 100% clean / dry / no oil yet axle . thick factory cover and flat checked .
the gasket leaks 80-90 oil out it and the axle has never been put in service .
just go get a tube of permatex rightstuff in the cheese wis can and never look back .
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Well before jumping to conclusions, I'd take 10 minutes out of your day and simply check all your gear boxes. If there's any contamination it will be obvious. As for diff gaskets, I'd recommend NOT using them. But instead Permatex gear oil RVT,.. here's a link...https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...V2AaBCh2j0wHyEAQYASABEgLfy_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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I'll stick with gaskets. I hate cleaning RTV off surfaces.
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OK you must change out the transmission fluid and filter. I know a lot of people think there is no harm if a little water gets into the transmission but they are wrong. In a few years from now you can be driving along when suddenly your transmission takes a total dump on you ! You ask yourself "what did I do to cause this ? " . You totally forgot the time you "submarined" your truck in the flood. Read this article from "Raybestos" the leader in transmission clutch plate manufacture.
View attachment Scan0219.pdfView attachment Scan0220.pdfView attachment Scan0221.pdfView attachment Scan0222.pdf
I've seen this happen so many times, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. Guys take their "rig" out for a little fun and then later the transmission goes out for no reason at all ! I ask did you ever take it out in the river or mudholes ? They always answer "of course but there was no water in the transmission when they checked" .
View attachment Scan0219.pdfView attachment Scan0220.pdfView attachment Scan0221.pdfView attachment Scan0222.pdf
I've seen this happen so many times, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. Guys take their "rig" out for a little fun and then later the transmission goes out for no reason at all ! I ask did you ever take it out in the river or mudholes ? They always answer "of course but there was no water in the transmission when they checked" .
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So do I, which is why I suggested making a reusable gasket from RTV.
Yes, I have to clean some off of my finger after spreading the RTV onto the cover, and also wipe the oil that keeps the RTV from sticking to the axle housing off a finger, but considering that it's pretty much a one time job, I think it's worth it.
Besides, one thing I hate is cleaning old gasket material off of the housing, especially since it likes to fall onto the diff and gears where I really don't want any debris.
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Have the parts for a 700r4 swap already. If the th400 gives up the ghost, I'll just have to get a torque converter. Going thru all other fluids today.
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That is good planning ! Who knows. If you totally drain the transmission fluid you might still have a good long life out of it.