[Healeys] Rear axle gasket question

[Alan Seigrist]

I agree with Michael here, there is absolutely no need for any sealant,
especially if you have a new gasket and o ring.

I would actually argue against the RTV simply because I watch for small
leaks out of the rear hub, which if I see them then I know this is an
indicator that the wheel nuts on the spline hub might be loose.

Cheers,

Alan

On Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 8:22 PM, Michael Oritt <michael.oritt at gmail.com>wrote:

> I must disagree with Kees:
>
> Soaking the gasket in water for a few minutes prior to installation makes
> it more flexible and--especially in the case of the third member
> gasket--much less susceptible to tearing during installation.  Normal oil
> seepage takes care of corrosion.
>
> And though not necessary a bit of RTV never hurts.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 6:54 AM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:
>
> > Do not soak it in water but use thin oil instead to prevent corrosion.
> > Kees Oudesluijs
> > NL
> >
> >
> > Op 17-1-2013 1:52, Michael Oritt schreef:
> >
> >> Sealant is not required if the paper gasket it used.  Soak it in water
> to
> >> make it flexible before installing.
> >>
> >> Best--Michael Oritt
> >>
> >>
> >> On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 7:38 PM, Rich <rich_holman at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>  ______________________________**__
> >>>   My Healey has developed a minor rear
> >>> axle leak and I am replacing
> >>> the rear oil seal and the paper gasket on the
> >>> axle shaft.
> >>>
> >>> My question:   Is sealant required on the paper gasket?  If so
> >>> recommendation.
> >>> .
> >>> Thanks,
> >>>
> >>> Rich
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