Rear Diff Cover Loose Bolts

[pastorwug]

I got another oem ford gasket, reused the stock bolts torque'd to oem spec and have been good since. Didnt put any locktite on mine, since when i pulled mine out i didnt see any residue on them, but was debating blue locktite.

Is the OEM gasket the same as the paper one that came with the Performance one when I bought it?
A bit tough finding a lube-locker here in town.

 

[Space Ghost]

Is the OEM gasket the same as the paper one that came with the Performance one when I bought it?
A bit tough finding a lube-locker here in town.

No, actually had a lube locker purchased to throw on with the fp cover, but was impressed when i saw this on instead, so i got a replacement one from the local ford near me and threw that on instead. Nice little rubber gasket/oring on the inside.

 

[pastorwug]

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No, actually had a lube locker purchased to throw on with the fp cover, but was impressed when i saw this on instead, so i got a replacement one from the local ford near me and threw that on instead. Nice little rubber gasket/oring on the inside.

Thank you!

 

[OEMPlus Raptor]

Interesting topic, I noticed my is seeping oil . I had the dealership install mine (FP Cover). When you guys upgraded the bolts to Grade 8, same size as oem? Or same size that comes with FP cover? I may have to redo mine as well. I need to get under there and see if they've come lose.

 

[pastorwug]

5/16 - 18 and I bought 1 inch long, work well

 

[or2baja]

I run the spicer nodular on a couple different rigs. I chase the threads, spray brake clean and then blow it out with air. I run ARP on the raptor and have had 0 issues but have had issues with the factory provided bolts in the past.

 

[vladi]

Same issue with the B&M cover, bolts loosened twice and I lost two. Going to put blue locktight and torque to 20 ft/lb vs the 15 ft/lb in the directions. Sad that these these are suppose to be improvements over stock yet we are seeing these kinds of issues.