FIPG Needed to R&R Rear Locker? (1 Viewer)

[bicycleagent003]

Hey Y'all,

I am going to R&R my rear locker actuator this weekend. Do I need to get some FIPG for the job? I have Permatex Ultra Black. If a sealant is needed, will that do?

Thanks

 

[Pascoscout]

I see many guys using the permatex Ultra Black as an alternative to FIPG. For the rear locker the sealant is spread pretty thin over two surfaces. As long as it's compatible with gear oil it should be fine.

 

[bicycleagent003]

There is a Permatex specifically for gear oil applications - of course.
Where in the locker actuator are the two FIPG applications, if you know, @Pascoscout ?
Thanks.

 

[BILT4ME]

Double check the application for the Ultra Black.

Use the one called The Right Stuff on the right.

You can install, tighten, and fill with oil immediately. Good to 450°F.

It sets in one minute and it means that. Get it ready, apply it, bolt it on.

The Ultra Black must sit for a minimum of an hour before you place oil against it. If you don't, it will turn to goo and leak.

 

[baldilocks]

Nothing beats FIPG for our purposes. However, a few years ago I used grey permatex to seal my oil pans. It’s for high pressure applications and is very resistant to oil. It has held up well so far but in the future I think I’ll use the FIPG.

 

[Pascoscout]

There is a Permatex specifically for gear oil applications - of course.
Where in the locker actuator are the two FIPG applications, if you know, @Pascoscout ?
Thanks.

Here is the FSM on rear locker install. Shows both locations.

 

[bicycleagent003]

Thanks @Pascoscout, I appreciate you putting up those pages from the FSM.
For anyone looking at this thread, the FIPG flavor which Toyota calls for in this instance is the red/orange FIPG (not the more commonly used FIPG), which is currently part number 00295-01281.
I may use the Permatex Gear Oil RTV instead, because it's a little easier to come by.

Amazon product ASIN B0023GM2KK​

 

[LINUS]

Nothing beats FIPG for our purposes. However, a few years ago I used grey permatex to seal my oil pans. It’s for high pressure applications and is very resistant to oil. It has held up well so far but in the future I think I’ll use the FIPG.

+1

I’m a big fan of the Permatex grey / ultra grey - the one in the spray cheese can.

I cut some very thin mineral paper gaskets for my 3rds to my axle housings, smeared & let sit a light layer on the housing, stacked my gasket, another thin film & plopped the 3rds on.

If you follow the rules it works like a champ, I even let mine cure a good day or more before diff fluid went in (did drivelines, other crap & fluids were last order of business).

My motor drips here & there, but my axles are spot - on.