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Differential cover gasket is/or not reusable

Tiny
ROYCAR71
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  • 2011 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
  • 5.3L
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 113,000 MILES
Does this truck come with reusable differential cover gasket? Is it recommended to use gasket sealant to reinstall? Thanks.
Friday, May 17th, 2019 AT 10:51 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Yes, I would use a small/thin amount of RTV sealant in addition to the gasket to prevent leaking.Here is a tutorial showing what is involved:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/differential-service

I've attached a few pictures of FEL-PRO brand gaskets to use.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
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Saturday, May 18th, 2019 AT 12:08 AM
Tiny
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It turns out the avalanche comes reusable gasket. That worked with out the rtv sealant. Thanks
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Sunday, May 19th, 2019 AT 2:14 PM

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