Adhesives: I still use a few others:
3M weatherstrip for low-temp permanent seal, i.e. gasket to valve cover (but
not to head).
Permatex #2 - the brown stuff, non-hardening. Still the best for
semi-permanent water joints, as water pumps and outlets.
Permatex 99 aerosol red contact adhesive - best use is by the local track
team, who spray it on the vaulting poles for grip.
Rex Burkheimer
----- Original Message -----
From: "Derek Harling" <derek.lola@home.com>
To: <vintage-race@autox.team.net>; <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2000 10:25 AM
Subject: Gasket and Gasket-less Sealers - Summary
>
> OK- here's a summary of replies so far -
> - most RTV's are similar and will "do" most applications
> - exceptions to look out for are (i) O2 sensors and (ii) heat (as in
exhaust)
> - squirty cans are much easier to use, and therefore better, than
> hard-to-squeeze tubes
> - the Permatex and FelPro web sites and booklets cover "everything"
> - and therefore aren't all that much practical use!
> - nobody seems to use gasket adhesive
> - Hylomar is best for frequently disassembled parts - with or without
gaskets.
> - also OK with slightly oily parts.
> Derek
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