RTV sealant "skimming"

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Hello

I am going to change my rear diff fluid soon and would like to know what others are using for RTV to reinstall the factory cover (Mag Hytek out of reach for now).
Also the instructions on most RTV'say to let it skim over, then assemble. I have done more than one intake manifold, water pump, etc. and always put them together "wet".
Opinions on this method?

Thanks

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Eric and Peggy 1996 white 2500 4*4 RC/LB 5spd 4. 10lsd Prozap running boards, 285/75 soon!

 

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Eric, putting it together wet is fine just use your favorite sealant and you will be fine. By the way mine has always been put back together wet. Regards Pete

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99'3500,quad cab,4X4,a/t
3:54,all the right packages!

 

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ZEEEW
I think you meant to say "skinning". I usally put it together wet.

A tip: I have found Permetex ULTRA BLUE works best. Its blue with almost a metalic look to it. You want a sealer thats highly resistent to OIL. Permatex Ultra Blue claims to be 3 times more resistant to oil than regular blue silicone. This has worked great for me. The orange stuff
leaked for me.

The last thing you want to do is pull the cover off, because its seaping lube from the sealing surface. #ad


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Bill R
94 2500 SLT,4X4,5 Speed,3. 54 LSD... . Still looks brand new... .

[This message has been edited by HEMI®Dart (edited 03-27-2000). ]

 

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Got it emptied today, no metal particles at all I could see. Letting it cure til tomorrow before I put in Mobil 1.
Used black silicone cause thats what I had, hope it worked!