How hard are Diff seals to do yourself?

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  1. KDHCryo

    KDHCryo Medium Load Member

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    I was just adding Permatex the crud out of those out differential gaskets while you have it apart.

    I love that permatex aviation gasket sealer.
     
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    Make sure the rear end vent isn't plugged up or you will be doing it a 3rd time.
     
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    that and make sure the driveline is running in balance. If it was just done a year ago and leaking again, something is likely up that’s causing the seal to leak, because those usually last a hell of a lot longer than that if everything is running right.
     
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    Drivelines slightly out of balance can also cause headaches like this. It will tell on it somewhere.
     
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    Ford makes some bad ### stuff too. The grey stuff they use to seal the pan on a 7.3 engine.