Wouldn't it be better to use the copper-red colored Permatex on the gasket and mating surfaces just to be sure? John ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 9:12 PM Subject: Re: Gasket sealer for cooling system part
> Now that I have the new and improved replacement METAL flange w/nipple, > instead of an o-ring, a flat gasket is used for the seal against the > cylinder head. > What, if anything, should I use on this gasket? So long as both mating surfaces are clean and smooth, the gasket alone plus the proper torque on the bolts will seal fine. |
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