[Healeys] Gasket sealants

[Bob Spidell]

Theoretically, if the mating surfaces are true and flat you shouldn't 
need any
sealant with a paper gasket on machined surfaces.

Having said that, I've found a light coat of Permatex "Aviation 
Form-A-Gasket"
works well with paper gaskets.


bs


Ron Fine wrote:
> I am putting my rebuilt transmission back together and once again I am stumped
> on what gasket sealant to use.  There are several large paper gaskets with
> large areas to seal between machined surfaces that are not perfectly smooth.
> These are subject to constant oil baths and critical if I am going to try to
> stop the usual oil leaks.  (I know, a hopeless cause, but I enjoy the
> challenge!).
>
> I just looked at the Permatex web site and there are dozens of products, all
> sounding like they would do the job.  I would just like to get some opinions
> about what products others have used successfully.  Some of the Permatex
> products are to be used without a paper gasket and others are called
> "sealants" for use with a gasket.  By the way, Permatex products are the only
> ones that are sold by all the auto parts stores in my part of Los Angels.
>
> Any suggestions, advise or opinions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Ron Fine
> 61 BN7
> 66 MGB
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'67 Austin-Healey 3000             '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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