08' Rear Differential Cover Swap?

[Enoch]

Hey Guys,
Bought an 08' rear dif. cover, pretty easy swap?
I saw a whole write up on it and thought I saved it, but unable to find it on my pc.

Any advice, how many qrts., what's the best fluid to use, is a gasket needed, what sealant do I use?

I appreciate any and all help.

Thanks!

 

[BMac]

High Temp RTV works as a sealant, Use Royal Purple it already has the friction modifier in it. Uses 3.5 Qt's of the 75w-140

Others can chime in but if memory serves me right you may need longer bolts for the 08 cover..

 

[Dzchey21]

Yeah you need the 08 bolts to go with it. but everything else Bmac said is correct

 

[Tom S]

My trick is to just lightly tighten the bolts when the silicone and is soft and wait till it is dry to tighten them to spec.

 

[Enoch]

Thanks guys, I appreciate it! The bolts came with it so I'm good there. And 3.5 Qt's of the 75w-140 of Royal Purple.

Thanks again.

 

[ccarrier]

i would paint it before install. the bare alum doesnt stay pretty too long

i painted mine flat black

 

[1BADF350]

:whs:

 

[Enoch]

Thanks, the guy I bought it from actually already painted it exept for the top of the fins. Looks good and plan to keep it like that, but do plan to strip and re-do it.

 

[chappy]

I just went to the hardware store and bought longer stainless steel bolts and washers. I use shaffer oil since its better then the royal purple stuff but the RP should at least be at spec with the motorcraft.

 

[Enoch]

I've heard good things about Shaffer oil, I'll have to see who carries it. I actually planned on going with Mobil 1.

I got it all stripped today, now just need to get some motivation to paint and install it.