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Date:         Sun, 12 Feb 2006 22:33:59 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Anyone tried coating/painting the pitted head surface?
Comments: To: Jean-Woo Kim <jkim.phd@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <d48c6c540602121802s5f882362s4cee115677810feb@mail.gmail.com>
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If using the "Right Stuff" there is now reason for any additional treatments or coatings. This stuff is designed to eliminate gaskets completely in applications like valve covers and oil pans. It can fill massive gaps and it sticks like mad. The more critical seal is the top of the cylinder. Here, I like to use a very thin coating of Hylomar on both the metal gasket and O-ring. The Hylomar is designed for head gasket applications.

Dennis

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jean-Woo Kim Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 9:03 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Anyone tried coating/painting the pitted head surface?

I have one side of my 87 Westy's head out now and examining it. Upon careful cleaning, it does not look too pitted. I am wondering if anyone has ever tried spray painting/coating the surface to fill up the tiny pittings rather than using J-B Weld. I have in mind those high-temp spray paints they have at FLAPS for exhaust manifolds. Any thoughts on this issue? For the sealant I am going with the Right Stuff as some have suggested in place of the one came with the kit. I would appreciate your comments.

Jean-Woo


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