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Sealing an engine case?
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 7:29 am
by 74EMPI
What is the best product to use for sealing the case halves. I thought this was discussed previously but my search didn't turn up the thread. Thanks!
Sealing an engine case?
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 7:49 am
by FUgly
Gasgacinch
Sealing an engine case?
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 7:53 am
by Eaallred
Gasgacinch is sweet, but I have a helluva time finding it local.
i've used Permetex "Super 300" with good results also.
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Eric
64 Bug
64 Bus
Sealing an engine case?
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 8:18 am
by Marty
Curil is the best stuff. It does not dry and seals perfectly.
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Marty Staggs
www.staggsracing.com
Sealing an engine case?
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 8:43 am
by 74EMPI
Where would I find gasgacinch or curil. Pep boys, autozone????
Sealing an engine case?
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 9:27 am
by melbatoast
anybody ever try the Black RTV? this stuff is used by some of 'the big 3' in place of actual gaskets; i.e. diff covers, etc.
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arlan
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you see these?
they are my carkeys.
you will never get these.
Sealing an engine case?
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 9:51 am
by Marty
Do NOT use any kind of RTV or silicone on the case halves.
You can find Gaskasinch at Pep Boys and Curil from Berg.
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Marty Staggs
www.staggsracing.com
Sealing an engine case?
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 10:50 am
by rich2481
RTV is too thick, the cases are or should be matching surfaces. I use Permatex High tack, is like contact cement,
Sealing an engine case?
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 10:54 am
by 74EMPI
Thanks Marty!
Sealing an engine case?
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 12:51 pm
by MASSIVE TYPE IV
Loctite 518......or Curil K2
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Jake Raby
Raby's Aircooled Technology
www.aircooledtechnology.com
Sealing an engine case?
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 3:02 pm
by max, Der Bahnstormerz
I use Wurth engine sealant on the case halves and Elring Dirko S on all the rubber seals, and Wurth hi temp scilicone at the barrel bases
Sealing an engine case?
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 4:55 pm
by britegreenVWSB
Permatex Forms-a-Gasket is what I always use. Otherwise known as Aviation Sealant. A VERY thin coat is all that is needed.
TG
Sealing an engine case?
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 11:00 pm
by Milt Damnit
i like the k-2 curil or the permatex i think it's the 3H or part # 80019. both of these are a semi drying sealant that will push out of the case halves and allow them to seal to each other.
i don't like to use RTV because it will begin to dry and lump up and actually prevent the case halves from sealing to each other properly.
just my 2 cents worth
Sealing an engine case?
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2002 6:02 am
by MASSIVE TYPE IV
afew years ago I quit using permatex aviation, after I realized it was only good for 1200 hours, then it starts to seep..1200 hours is one helll of a long time, but when my 200K engine in my 62, 15 window started seeping I knew it was true.
Sealing an engine case?
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2002 7:25 am
by melbatoast
black RTV is out! :~)>
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arlan
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you see these?
they are my carkeys.
you will never get these.