Change gear oil in a 12 bolt

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Originally Posted by big gear head

I put a film of RTV on both sides of the gasket. You will hear 20 different ways of doing it. Some people have completely quit using gaskets, but that didn't work out too well for me.

THAT is the key, a barely visible film, but too many people gob it on and create leaks.
When I use RTV, the only one I use is Ultra Black gasket maker, and Freddie's extensive experience is right, applied correctly, it is helpful. Next step for me, is, it needs to "cure" for 24 hours before I will introduce any fluids too.