Date:         Sun, 8 May 2016 06:07:59 -0400
Reply-To:     Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
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From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: vanagon Digest - 7 May 2016 - Special issue (#2016-124)
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        Lately I’ve been using what comes in the Victor Reinz kits and have had no problems.  It seems to me that the sealant in these kits is now better than it used to be, but I have no documentation to back that up.  In days gone by I would never have used that sealant in those kits as it was well known not to work well.  I have also used The Right Stuff and it is probably the best there is.  Also, note the preparation of the surfaces is AS important as the sealant.  See my “old” notes here:  <http://www.frankcondelli.com/gasket.htm>

> On May 7, 2016, at 3:56 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
> 
> Time for a survey!   No,  not what tires to run.   Which sealant (goop) do
> you swear by when you replace heads on motors YOU build or have built?  I
> saw one write up and they advise to NOT use what comes in the gasket set.
> Some people say "Right Stuff" is best.   A tube of "Reinzosil" from Victor
> Reinz came in my set but, in a similar light, GoWesty states the proper
> crank seal does not come in the gasket set but should be tossed and a
> different one bought separately.   No wrong answers here and if you have
> facts and figures to back up your choice of product, all the better.
> Let's avoid the whole, "My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's
> girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl
> who saw some guy use _________."     With that in mind,  not sure what the
> "experts" use but as the man says, "Let's get it on!"
> 
> TJ

Cheers,    

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster & Lionel Trains (Collection for sale <http://frankcondelli.com/trainsal.htm>)
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