just putting my diff back in and realized my rear diff cover gasket is not useable.

since ordering one in will take a few days, wanted to know if anyone has tried the homemade approach here, or possibly gasket maker compound.

did a quick check on prev posts but didnt see anything in first couple pages

would love to get this thing back together and move on to the next issues.

thanks for any input

I have had good results making gaskets for the thermostat and fuel pump from a sheet of gasket material purchased at the auto part store. I have never done this on the differential but I would do it if necessary.

Its easy to make with good quality gasket paper. Just fix the cover using the mustache bar studs in a bench vice (with jaw gaurds). Use the ball of a hammer and gently tap around the holes and inside of the cover. The sharp edges of the cover will cut through the paper material. The excess on the outside can be cleanly cut off when the cover is mounted.

That should get you on your way.

Sucess with your project.

thanks again,

did'nt know if the homemade approach would be adequate for the diff.

but here it goes,

OH, and Eurodat, thanks for the FSM link, got it! "much appreciated from Canada, egh."

Victor reinz gasket material will do fine. Just dont use the thick sheets like 2.5 en 3.2mm. The 1.0mm is best for the diff cover gasket.

Chas