I've gotten by without sealant before, but wasn't so lucky this time around. Use sealant, I've got to go out today and fix the very small, but annoying, leak in my rear. (eeuuwww.) /forums/images/icons/smile.gif
In the past, I've just used a thin coat of Permatex #2 on the metal surfaces which helps hold the gasket in place while installing. Don't forget the copper washers on the lower studs...
IME, the only ones installed were at or below the level of the gear oil, presumably to assist in retaining the gear oil during periods of non-use....kind of like another finger in the dike *G*
You can certainly install them on all studs if you prefer.....most of the racing rearends I've worked on just use RTV and no washers....I was just remembering my experiences in wrecking yards pulling virgin center sections and surmising the factory's rationale...
ya, ya!! *G*
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