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| | | | Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 33 | I'm getting ready to change out a leaky rear differential carrier gasket and leaky pinion seal on my '59 Apache. I'm planning on removing the vent tube and giving it a good cleaning while I'm at it. I've heard a clogged vent tube can sometimes cause gaskets/seals to blow out. I'm wondering if there are any additional tips or lessons learned that I might need to be aware of before I get started? Any and all info is always appreciated. Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy F*C, could you tell us the size of the truck and how many bolts hold the carrier to the axle housing please? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 33 | Sure, it's a 1/2 ton, 10 bolt pattern. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy F*C, the carrier gasket is Fel-Pro p/n RDS 4305 the cover gasket is p/n RDS 4304. The seal is C/R 17727 the Speedi-Sleeve C/R p/n is 99170, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 33 | I was wondering about the Speedi-Sleeve. Now I don't have to check it up. Thanks for the info. | | |
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