Date:         Wed, 14 Dec 2005 17:51:42 -0800
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: cylinder head drain plug
Comments: To: Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2005121411495733@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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I don't see why it would't hold Roger. Rick at the local muffler shop uses
Hi-Temp RTV instead of manifold gaskets on all kinds of cars and trucks, and
exhaust gas pressure is way higher than 14 PSI. I thought he was deluded,
but he put the headers on my 69 Chevy 350 with the stuff, and they never
leaked again while I owned it.

On 12/14/05, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Im gonna post this response here.Another may want to try this. RTV is a
> very good idea.However, I think it will fail from the pressure,if used
> alone.It will seal the ends better ,it seems. What I will try, if I have
> to
> go back in there, is RTV in the groove, followed up with JB Weld stick
> over
> the RTV to provide support,so it wont pop out.Expansion from heat is not a
> problem with the JB. Dont know why not though. The JB that was in the
> groove was still working fine after 2 years.No leak.
>
> I had no leaks this morning, and it was 15 degrees.Feels good.Maybe crud
> has found the cracks in the gasket,and called it home.Structually, this
> repair is good.
>



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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
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