what rear end do i have? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

staggerd86c-10 · 04-13-2010, 09:10 AM

I cant remember what rear end my truck has but when i bought my auburn it was a PITA, the reason i'm asking is because i have one of those crappy chrome covers, that everyone tells me that are known for leaking, and i want to remove it and put a new gasket and put it back on and try to stop the leak. What are your guy experience with these diff covers? whats the best way to keep it from leaking? I was planning on putting the gasket sandwiched in with silicone on both sides.

James McClure · 04-13-2010, 09:29 AM

Count the cover bolts and teel the parts guy it's a "10" bolt or a "12" bolt or a "14" bolt. That should get you the right gasket. Next, don't overtighten the cover bolts, it will split the gasket. Also, be forewarned, do not ever use a silicone sealer on a gasket. Reason is the silicone acts like a grease and the gasket will shift or break on you. Use a good spray on adhesive made for gaskets. NAPA has it. Jim

staggerd86c-10 · 04-13-2010, 11:28 AM

so rtv wont work to help seal it more? I always thought it would help keep the gasket in place.

Keith Seymore · 04-13-2010, 11:36 AM

If it's the truck in your avatar then I'm guessing it's a 10 bolt.

K

Alex1 · 04-13-2010, 11:48 AM

You can just use RTV - no need for the gasket if that's your thing...

staggerd86c-10 · 04-13-2010, 12:25 PM

i rather use the gasket cause i think that the silicone leaks, thats the problem i have now. I want to do it and just not have to worry about it any more what do you guys think that its the best way.

staggerd86c-10 · 04-13-2010, 09:55 PM

is it strange that my truck has a 12 bolt? good or bad?

datguysaL · 04-13-2010, 10:00 PM

rtv or gasket will work fine, just dont over tighten, and when u pull off the cover, set it on a true flat surface and check for warpage from the bolts being overtighten. with patience, u could straighten it out if it needs it.

they is some type of glue that holds the gaskets in place, i havnt used it, but ive heard that i works better than the sanwiching it in rtv.

camshaftgsxr · 04-13-2010, 10:24 PM

it is a popular swap mines got a 12 bolt its all good, bastard u joints and other parts can be had for it, you just gotta know what to ask for.

on the plus side its stronger than a ten bolt and it makes a nice addition to your list of "modifications"

personally i like the look of a ten bolt under the truck but be happy with your twelve bolt its better in almost every way.

04-13-2010, 09:10 AM	#1
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	what rear end do i have? I cant remember what rear end my truck has but when i bought my auburn it was a PITA, the reason i'm asking is because i have one of those crappy chrome covers, that everyone tells me that are known for leaking, and i want to remove it and put a new gasket and put it back on and try to stop the leak. What are your guy experience with these diff covers? whats the best way to keep it from leaking? I was planning on putting the gasket sandwiched in with silicone on both sides.

04-13-2010, 09:29 AM	#2
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: what rear end do i have? Count the cover bolts and teel the parts guy it's a "10" bolt or a "12" bolt or a "14" bolt. That should get you the right gasket. Next, don't overtighten the cover bolts, it will split the gasket. Also, be forewarned, do not ever use a silicone sealer on a gasket. Reason is the silicone acts like a grease and the gasket will shift or break on you. Use a good spray on adhesive made for gaskets. NAPA has it. Jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

04-13-2010, 11:28 AM	#3
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: what rear end do i have? so rtv wont work to help seal it more? I always thought it would help keep the gasket in place.

04-13-2010, 11:36 AM	#4
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: what rear end do i have? If it's the truck in your avatar then I'm guessing it's a 10 bolt. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

04-13-2010, 11:48 AM	#5
Alex1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,156	Re: what rear end do i have? You can just use RTV - no need for the gasket if that's your thing...

04-13-2010, 12:25 PM	#6
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: what rear end do i have? i rather use the gasket cause i think that the silicone leaks, thats the problem i have now. I want to do it and just not have to worry about it any more what do you guys think that its the best way.

04-13-2010, 09:55 PM	#7
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: what rear end do i have? is it strange that my truck has a 12 bolt? good or bad?

04-13-2010, 10:00 PM	#8
datguysaL Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 155	Re: what rear end do i have? rtv or gasket will work fine, just dont over tighten, and when u pull off the cover, set it on a true flat surface and check for warpage from the bolts being overtighten. with patience, u could straighten it out if it needs it. they is some type of glue that holds the gaskets in place, i havnt used it, but ive heard that i works better than the sanwiching it in rtv.

04-13-2010, 10:24 PM	#9
camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	Re: what rear end do i have? it is a popular swap mines got a 12 bolt its all good, bastard u joints and other parts can be had for it, you just gotta know what to ask for. on the plus side its stronger than a ten bolt and it makes a nice addition to your list of "modifications" personally i like the look of a ten bolt under the truck but be happy with your twelve bolt its better in almost every way. __________________



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.