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Has anyone purchased the Aluminum Diff. cover from SLP? If so, does it fit a 2000SS rear in okay. It looks better than that old rusty tin thing that I can see since the Chambered Exhaust went on. SLP #4340 2000SS M6 W/Hurst Dark Blue Met. Air LId w/Amsoil Filter Tan Leather Interior Amsoil Synthetics Chambered Exhaust Chrome Hood Scoop Insert LSI SAIL PANEL EMBLEMS JIM FAI DECALS KEY FOBS Dash Plaque RACE GLAZED PLOISH/SEALER (EAT YOUR HEART OUT ZANO)
Posts: 251 | From: Dallas, Georgia usa | Registered: May 2000
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If you have the auburn option from slp, the alum. cover w/drain plug will work properly. But since you say you have the metal cover (no auburn) you'll need to follow the directions that come with the cover and drill in the housing for oil flow thru the new cover...Some people have done it without drilling(modify), thats up to you.
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I have one on my SS. I bought it mainly because the description says it stiffens the rear axle. The drain plug is a plus.
You may want to buy some longer bolts for the installation, the aluminum cover is a lot thicker than the factory cover. Be aware that the aluminum cover has no magnet in it like the factory cover does (the dimple in the factory cover locates the washer shaped magnet).
There is also a special sealant that should be used, I don't have the number with me right now.
quote:Be aware that the aluminum cover has no magnet in it like the factory cover does (the dimple in the factory cover locates the washer shaped magnet).
There is already a magnet in the housing on the inside lower right (pas. side) in the housing itself.
quote:There is also a special sealant that should be used, I don't have the number with me right now.
Permatex Ultra Black will work fine w/ or w/out a gasket.
Posts: 190 | From: South Riding, VA | Registered: Sep 2000
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All this business about some "special" sealant is BS too although I read about it over and over again. All you really need is plain, old RTV (blue or black). I've been using it since I got the car and haven't lost a drop of gear oil yet.
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I use Ultra sealant because of it being sensor safe. I've never wanted to take the chance of fouling out the ABS or any other sensor for that matter.
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The rtv will ultimately react with the additive and break down, per the testing done by Auburn.
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