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Old 08-17-2007, 10:14 AM   #383
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry View Post
Ok, but silicon calking
Like around the bathtub? NO. But usually black or gray silicon RTV. I don't think I have ever used a differential gasket on a reinstall, but have removed a small handfull due to leaks. Lots of new motors are going with few gaskets now too. I don't think I found a single paper gasket throughout the blown 5.4 I'm building for my Lightning (it's an 02) - lots of reusable rubber and O-rings and lots of factory silicone at the interfaces of 3 surfaces.

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