Recomended Diff Cover Sealant
 

The MB differentials do not use a gasket on the rear cover. Does MB have a sealant part number for this application. Or can anyone recommend a good sealant for the differential cover on a 1996 SL600.

ON all metal to metal surfaces MB recommends their sealer made by Loctite.

Their spec is either Loctite 5900 or 5960. silicon based sealer.

In addition to MB.DOC recommendation I suggest to use genuine
OEM Mercedes Silicon Gasket Surface Sealant MB Part #A003-989-98-20-10

EXCEL SHOP STOCKS THEM


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FYI only..........

MB part number 003-989-98-20-10 is Loctite 5960...& that is the same formula as Loctite 5900. just like generic drugs, you might get the same product for LESS $$$

Buying OE is smart, but saving $$$ buying the same product is smarter!

5900 will seal your mother-in-law's lips shut. good stuff.

DG

Thank You Gentlemen

Will it work on dual air bags.:D

the black OE goo is really quite something.. I always keep it in stock @ the shop:)

Jonathan

I ordered that one on E-Bay. It's basically 1/2 the retail price. The Loctite 5900 I could only find in large tubes for about $50.