[Shop-talk] Cleaning up machined surface for oil seal

[Todd Walke]

PJ wrote:
>Randall, you mentioned Loctite "circular parts mount".  I don't see a loctite
>product that seems to match.  Recall the product name?
>SKF recommends a "light layer of a non-hardening sealant".  Are they talking
>about JB Weld or other?

         When I did my crank, I used Hylomar 'cause that's what I had in my 
box.  I'd think any RTV that's good for 300F or so would work.  I don't 
think the trans parts get much hotter than that.  Just make you use a very 
thin coat so it doesn't get onto the seal surface.  If any does, you'll 
want to clean it off ASAP.


Todd
Seattle,WA
'86 GTI, Red of course. (exciting racey car) 276,000 miles
'01 Golf TDI, silver.   (new work car)       481,000 miles
'87 Golf, Polar Silver. (retired work car)   654,000 miles <- Gone to a new 
home :(
http://www.pureluckdesign.com <-Ferrari & VW stuff