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      03-18-2014, 08:00 AM   #80
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I used some red RTV.

If I ever have to do this again it'll be a pain in the ass getting it all off, but after having it leak so early (~60k) I decided to do it anyway.
There is no need to put sealant. What I did is rubber conditioner to prevent rubber gasket up hardening up. Brittle gasket is why it probably leaked so soon..
Do you have a link to this rubber conditioner? Trying to gather all materials and tools needed for the DIY weekend.
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