Archived Dana 80 rear axle shaft flange seal

[tlucchesi]

Hey guys I have tried everywhere locally to get some new axle shaft flange gaskets. Does anyone know the napa part number for the Dana 80. Maybe even a good outlet online?

 

[MMeier]

Black silicone works pretty good!

 

[jhenderson]

Everybody I know uses RTV on the old gaskets.

 

[tlucchesi]

Ok thanks guys, I have had these things off three or four times, (has 385,000 miles on it) been using RTV, just thought it was time to replace. Did find a place for parts: http://www.quad4x4.com/dodgeD801994-2002.html. I'll use RTV again this time but will replace with parts from quad4x4. They have all the parts including that little clip you press in to retain nut. Also a kit for replacing the one time use nut with a reusable two nut set up, no little clip to try and find. I might just try that for next time.

 

[Sticks]

If there is any of the old gasket left - scrape it off.

Silicone RTV it the route to go. So long as you are using a thin bead and not gooping a bunch inside the axle tube where it can get caught up in the bearings, you'll be fine every time.

 

[GAmes]

Ok thanks guys, I have had these things off three or four times, (has 385,000 miles on it)....

I've had mine apart exactly once. One axle seal started to leak, so I replaced them both. While I was in there I replaced the rear brake shoes. That was around 800k. What are you doing that requires all those repairs?

 

[Sticks]

How did you get 800k on a set of brakes?

Mine delaminated from the backing plate at 75k with around 3/8" left.

 

[GAmes]

Exhaust brake. I posted a picture way back when. https://www.turbodieselregister.com...-rear-brake-shoes-today?highlight=brake+shoes