StructEngineer Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 My manual for an 02 Forester says to use a sealant on the rear diff plug. It calls out some special stuff. What is it? Are there any substitutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 yep, the RTV type stuff you'd use on cam cases, oil pump, separator plate will work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hohieu Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Indian Head Gasket Shellac Compound will also work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnlyfnd Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I never used it (3x) and never had any leaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I never used it (3x) and never had any leaks me either....shhhh, don't tell, i didn't want to start one of "those" debates again. if this guy wants to, no harm in a little gunk on his finger and threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 ^^^^ + 1, shhhh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbrand Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I use liquid teflon "tape" for stuff like this, seals but luse so can be taken apart easily....most auto stores dont carry any more but plumbing aisle at Home Repot, etc. has it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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