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Jul 24, 2002 | 08:24 AM

mystikkal_69

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From: San Antonio, TX

Car: 1988 IROC-Z

Engine: L98 (350 TPI)

Transmission: MD8 (700 R4) + 3.42 LS1 Rear

axle gasket

what is the best axle gasket to use? are there different material types or just cork for rear ends?

. i will be replacing the gasket on the good old 9bolt and looking for the best available. i have never changed an axle gasket before. i don't want to put in on and have to do again. any pointers? where can i get a 9 bolt axle gasket? since 9bolts parts are rare.....

Jul 24, 2002 | 10:20 AM

RB83L69

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From: Loveland, OH, US

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Engine: 6

Transmission: 5

tubular style

i prefer black

Jul 24, 2002 | 10:54 AM

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From: Clinton, IA usa

Car: 1984 Firebird

Engine: 350 Terminator EFI

Transmission: T56

Axle/Gears: 4.10

yep use rtv, just make sure that you get good coverage, and don't squeeze it all out when you tighten down

Jul 24, 2002 | 12:12 PM

mystikkal_69

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tubular style

i prefer black

LOL that's something i was thinking about. i like the black one too myself

. thanks for the tips guys.

Jul 24, 2002 | 12:40 PM

ede

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i've enver liked rtv for making a gasket, and i know a lot of people use it without any problems. i always use a regular old fel pro gasket, sort of black looking paper about .025 thick.