Date:         Sun, 2 Jan 2005 22:29:40 -0500
Reply-To:     walt spak <b20swalt@CITY-NET.COM>
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From:         walt spak <b20swalt@CITY-NET.COM>
Subject:      Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
Comments: To: Chris DeLong <green536@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Just to put my 2 cents in.

I do not believe in using silicone sealer on aluminum blocks or components.
Aluminum is porous and oil or coolant will be absorbed into it.  When the
oil or coolant  meets a dry gasket, it stops.  When it meets the silicone
sealer it separates the sealer from the aluminum and you end up with a leak.

Walt Spak
Pittsburgh PA
b20swalt@city-net.com



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