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I fell down at work, got dizzy. Now my employer wants a sign off from my doctor, can’t really blame them. I’m just grateful I can get out of bed in the morning.

 

I don't know that much German.

 

Bermuda is good for a weekend.

 

@Tacoma Mike Got a mechanic question for you. My rear diff pinion nut came loose a couple of weeks ago. I sent it back to ECGS, and they fixed it for me even though the warranty had expired in December. My hats off to ECGS; they are an awesome company to work with. I have both RTV gasket maker, and I also bought an OEM gasket.
My question is, when I put the 3rd back in, which should I use, i.e., a combination of the two, the OEM gasket with a bit of RTV on both sides to help it stay in place and to get a better seal or should I use just one or the other of the two?

The RTV I have: Permatex® Optimum Black RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 3.35 OZ – Permatex
The gasket I have: 42181-60130 - Toyota Parts Deal

 

OBX is always a winner..

 

I'd just use the gasket, although Permatex black is very good.

I wouldn't mix the two.

 

I’ve got it!! And it’s not far from miss Susan!
@CVYota Andy I believe we need a poll!

 

Antisieze, Mike bathes in it.

 

I do have a jar of that.

 

Always use the gasket if it came with it. They measure shit with the gasket in place.
I always used a “skim” on the gasket (both sides) because of the issues with weepers.
Even with the dam things torqued and would have issues. Not going to chance it. I skim
almost everything..

 

It's been broken for two weeks, so I have plenty of time to order the OEM gasket. Last time I just used the RTV, but it eventually started leaking. So I thought the OEM gasket might be better, and the RTV would help hold it on the face of the housing.

 

Yea we had one that came back like 3 times. You would think the second time they would kinda look a little harder. Put a straight edge on it and there was a actual divot In the machine surface.
So sealant on both sides of the gasket and no more issues..

 

What you Genx folk think…millennial creation?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpFZGT-oDPE/?igshid=NzAzN2Q1NTE=

 

Road trip compatability. Everyone happy ESPECIALLY me.
The Tacoma did it at 22.67mpg. Not bad for 12 years old with 210,000 miles and big mud tires.

Sandy is still smiling.

I need a nap.

 

Houston, we might need a better spring compressor!

 

That doesn’t look dangerous at all!!

 

safety 3rd!

 

You forgot - I'm hungry and thirsty