My Christmas Project

Well, working for the school system I have time to take a couple weeks vacation over Christmas. My main project this year is to drop my tranfer case and put a new set of gaskets on for the
2.5th time.

The last 2.5 times I did this I followed Moses Ludel to the letter and used lots of High Tack and Super 300. However, since this does not seem to hold more than a few hundred miles before the leaks get bad, I am now willing to deviate from the bible.

I have a new gasket set I intend to use. Are there any suggestions out there on the best sealants to use with new gaskets or on the output splines?

There has been much discussion of sealnts and gasket material here in that past, but I am looking for a recomendation for this particular application. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Is my frustration showing?

 

If you have everything PERFECTLY free of oil (mating surfaces) I'd try Shoe Goo or Goop. Found at wal mart, Home Depot and such. a clear adhesive sealant I've used to attach metal belt clips to leather pouches,rearview mirrors to windshields, fix flip flop straps, and attach a 5lbs weight to the side of a rooftop hvac unit 5 yrs ago and still there, Also sealed the bottom of my timing chain cover to the oil pan without the rubber gasket on my 318 and not a drop since However you could most likely remove the bolts after the glue cures and still not leak. It stays flexible forever, and removal is simple, slow even prying pressure.

Once you apply it don't plan on wanting to take it apart for a few years.