<<Esteemed Sir, Is this not only to keep the o-ring properly seated during assembly rather than to act as a sealant? Inquiring minds want to know. >> Yes Oh Noble Headed One. Your right on the money with this assumption. The Cat high tack is to hold the o-rings in place for proper assemebly rather than to act as a sealer. I wouldn't re use an o-ring if my engines were hanging from a shade tree in the back yard. They are plenty cheap and will do the job they were intended to, if the mating surface is: clean , dry, and un-queefed up. If the hose side ( which usually hold's the o-ring) is messed up. Replace it prior to gamming it all up with silicone, gold , blue, black or red. It's all the same, and doesn't make for a good professional repair.
High Tack is a much better choice & solution. |
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