8 1/4 Seal
Also, there is a T valve for the brake lines bolted to the axle. Again, what is this called?
So you have the gasket, when I put my rear end together I used just a little silicone on each side of the gasket "just cause" to be sure it sealed properly. Just a little on the finger and put a thin coating on the gasket stick it on the rear and a thin coat cover side. It's not necessary, but it isn't going to hurt either.
The clip is attached to the cover I believe, so if it does break you can get a couple of the metal clips with rubber liner in them and attach the brake line to a couple of the bolts, ( 11 o'clock and 1 0'clock) when you put the cover on leave those two bolts out until you get your brake line formed up and over the cover, then put those around the line and bolt em on.
The block you are referring to is probably part of the rubber line going to the diff, I would replace that as long as you are there, 10-12 bucks is a minimal investment. Make sure you have a vented bolt to attach the distribution block.
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As long as you are going to all the trouble, I would just replace everything, line to the diff, lines to the wheel cylinders, wheel cylinders, brakes, etc. It should offer you years of trouble free service.
Vented bolt
