Some only use the sealant to hold the gasket in place. The covers are also a little flimsy, so can warp if you over tighten. So some may use sealant as well to cover themselves.

Neil.

I did this job recently and used sealant on both sides of the gasket (Duraprene) but don't know if that was really necessary. I also replaced the torx bolts with hex head. I torqued to about 10-15 ft-lbs and later realized that wasn't enough and had to retorque due to leaking at the bottom edge. I t...

The factory recommended torque was a mere 8.9 ft-lbs (increased from 7.4 ft-lbs), but that was with sealant and no gasket. I found one technique recommended online, although for a different transmission: The trick though is to go to [half torque] on each bolt, SLOWLY. Once you have confirmed [half t...

I am constantly amazed by the continued genius of MVS members. Thanks for sharing!

Neil.