Are the 10-36 Trailer Grease Seals Rubber Encased Therefore Do Not Require Gasket Maker
Question:
I just ordered and received a set of seals for my Jayco 5th Wheel for re-packing the wheel bearings. My axle manual suggests applying a sealant Permatex high-temp RTV silicone gasket to the outside of the new seal. EXCEPT if the seals are rubber encased seals. Q: Is the RG06-070 considered a rubber encased seal??? Or do you feel there is no need to apply the sealant? Thank you much for the help.
asked by: Michael J
Expert Reply:
The Trailer Grease Seal part # RG06-070 is not rubber coated according to the manufacturer, TruRyde. I have personally not heard of any gasket maker ever being needed to seal the hub but I also don't see how this could hurt either so it's really just up to what you prefer. The Loctite RTV 598 High-Performance Silicone Gasket Maker part # LT37467 would work if you do choose to use the gasket maker as recommended by the trailer manufacturer.
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Loctite RTV 598 High-Performance Silicone Gasket Maker - Black - 2.7-Fl Oz Tube
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Sealant
- Gasket Maker
- 2.7 oz
- Loctite
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- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Seals
- Grease Seals - Double Lip
- 2.250 Inch I.D.
- 3.376 Inch O.D.
- TruRyde
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