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where can i find a rear diff. gasket?

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Old 08-01-06, 01:59 PM
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where can i find a rear diff. gasket?

just like it says my rear diff. leaks a bit and i need a new gasket, ive tryed the stealer ship and all the auto parts stores around here, none can even order it. so wise rx7 club help me!
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That's because they don't make a gasket for the diff. You use silicone.
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I have used a thick bead of silicone with no problems.
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never mind its on its way from mazdatrix, along with everything else ive wanted to buy but didnt want to buy alone. yay for new parts

edit: well i just ordered the "rear axel seal" for my year i ordered the right part didnt i link: http://www.mazdatrix.com/g6.htm

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No, you ordered the seals that are on each end of the axle housing. There's no gasket for the pumpkin just use silicone. I think thats what the FSM even says.
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Yep, the factory service manual says to use silicone...I just did mine.

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there is no gasket, its silicon 8527-77-739 is the mazda pn
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So, what else did you buy? Did you get those muffler bearings?
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