Hyplomar is the version supplied in a hypodermic, easier to get into the
narrow spots. ;>
Fred - So.SF
(I use hylomar for everything on the engine, reuseable and seals great.)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Bradley" <ambradley@yahoo.com>
To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>; "sidney raper"
<spl310@hotmail.com>; <ay107@lafn.org>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 7:17 PM
Subject: Re: oil pan / blocks question x-mac-creator="4D4F5353"
> I believe it's Hylomar, not Hyplomar.
>
> --- datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
> > "Sid said
> > >
> > > I have used a THIN layer of RTV on leaky pan gaskets (ones that
> > have been
> > warped) or Permatex #2 (sticky brown stuff) for ones that are not
> > warped."
> > >
> >
> > Also make sure that the bolt holes are not bent inward as often
> > happens when
> > someone tightens the oil pan bolts too much.
> >
> > You want the oil pan mating surface to be flat. I am now using
> > Hyplomar
> > rather than Permatex or silicone as it dissolves in hot oil yet seals
> > well.
> > Silicone if applied too thickly usually will find its way into the
> > oil pan
> > and possibly block oil passages.
> >
> > I don't remember who on the list recommended Hyplomar, but thanks.
> >
> > Mike
> >
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