On Thu, 25 Jan 2007 11:27:53 -0500, Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA> wrote: >"as for the bottom black >o-ring, it all depend on the surface of the case, if it's perfect, you may >use the o-ring only, that is your choice or i agree with Dennis, i just did >some test with Hylomar and that product seem a very good choice also, i >still think that the Permatex Anaerobic Gasket maker #51813 (formerly >Locktite 518) is a good choice, why, let me tell you why: >You guys think that Vanagon leaks, let me tell you that Bus's leak oil like >crasy! i have tried everything on the pushrod tubes o-ring (different design >then the wasser) and ONLY the 518 is sealing them for as long as 2 years! >It doesn't affect the O-ring at all, the 518 is even softer then the cooked >o-ring after 2 years. >http://www.benplace.com/bjp/100_0042_78c.jpg >http://www.benplace.com/bjp/100_0043_78c.jpg >http://www.benplace.com/bjp/100_0044_78c.jpg > >I have tried many dfferent product there, including the right stuff, the >problem with the right stuff is that it's a mess the days you need to remove >those tubes! the 518 will stay soft enough that it's a breeze to remover the >tubes. The Vanagon pushrods tubes don't really need sealant, unless the case >mating surface is pitted, i put some to again, hold the tubes in place when >i put the heads on! So i choose to add some "Safety" on that lower black >O-ring, i just checked my 2.5 years invoices, i/we have open and reseal ! > >>>Ben" Well I finally got the courage to tear my engine appart to replace the head gaskets. I found the Permatex Anaerobic Gasket maker #51813 that Ben mentiones above but the instructions says to prepare the surface with a gasket primer that comes in an aerosol. Do people use that primer of do you just clean the parts well and apply the 51813. Thanks Pascal '84 Westy ...that is out of commision for a while ;o( |
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