Part Number for Rear Axle Cover housing gasket

smokinjoe · Post by **smokinjoe** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 11:30 am

Pretty self explanatory. part number 26016661. at least this is the gasket i got from my dealer, i have the 3.42 gears, i dont think that it makes a dofference but who know, mine was 7.18 from the dealer before taxes, its listed at www.gmpartsdirect.com for 4 and some change, although they list the qty as 2

killian96ss · Post by **killian96ss** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 11:51 am

I would just go to a local auto parts store and get one there. The Felpro brand is a good one and it does have the correct side oiling holes for the axel bearings. I know GM has been putting the wrong gasket on all 10 bolts since the early 90's. When I did my fluid change and install of the Summit aluminum cover I noticed that the factory gasket completely blocked the oiling holes which is not good for the axel bearings. I'm not sure though if the GM replacement has the holes or not.

marks10cc · Post by **marks10cc** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 1:08 pm

What is the part number for the Felpro. I have had about all the argueing I can take down at Advance and Pep Boys. According to them... my truck doesn't have a rear differential, apparently.

adrenalnjunky · Post by **adrenalnjunky** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 1:20 pm

Can they get you a part number for your truck's muffler bearings, or flux capacitor though?

Post by **HenryJ** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 1:21 pm

Thought I'd add a link to the Napaonline gasket-

Item#: NGAP27872

Price: $ 3.99

marks10cc · Post by **marks10cc** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 1:27 pm

Maybe I'll ask them for the number on a Fuel Atomization Module, or an Oil Recovery Stick... maybe even a Lug Torsion Bar

I'm gonna get a Napa gasket... why not. Especially after finding out that the cheapest dealer around me charges $42.95 + $22.95 for G80 for a rear dif change.

NTXCrew · Post by **NTXCrew** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 9:16 pm

Don't forget the turn signal fluid...

killian96ss · Post by **killian96ss** » Sun Jan 11, 2004 6:09 pm

HenryJ wrote:Thought I'd add a link to the Napaonline gasket-

Item#: NGAP27872

Price: $ 3.99

Notice the lack of oiling holes on the sides? The Felpro gasket does have the correct oiling holes. I don't have the part # at this time, but it really shouldn't be that hard to get a differential gasket for our trucks.