Date:         Tue, 14 Jan 2003 16:32:38 -0800
Reply-To:     Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@TSSGI.COM>
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From:         Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@TSSGI.COM>
Subject:      Re: O-Rings,
              was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
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You guys are brutal!!

But... I do agree about NOT using RTV on O-rings or on the head gaskets.

I been told that Porsche uses the same sealant for water-cooled 911 heads
(the VW stuff, not RTV).

Please don't bash me about Porsches... thanks.

BTW: It's estimated that 2/3 of all Porsches built are still on the road.

Cheers,

Jeff



-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of George Goff
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:21 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: O-Rings, was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under
warranty


In a message dated 1/14/03 5:42:55 AM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes:

<< I always put a light coating of RTV silicone on all O-rings

before installing them. >>

It appears, in this case, a little bit of RTV is like a little bit of
knowledge.

George