Date:         Sun, 24 Sep 1995 13:40:54 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         SSGSPEAR@aol.com
Subject:      Re: Excessive Hydrocarbons

In a message dated 95-09-24 12:24:43 EDT, martino@earthlink.net writes:

>>only thing I can think of is to smear some RTV sealant on the
>>gaskets, but that makes a huge mess.  Still, that's what I'm gonna hafta
>>do if someone doesn't tell me what the heck I am overlooking...
>>
>>Thanks in advance, 
>>
>>-David
>>
>          I know this sounds simple, but have you thought of doubling up
>on the gasket.  It sounds like you aren't getting enough preasure between
>the two parts to make a good seal.  The red RTV sealant MAY work, but 
>chances are it will burn off sooner than later.
>
>Martin

What I used is Permatex Ultra Copper Hi-Temp RTV Silicone Gasket, Guaranteed
Not to Leak.  Part No. 101-B, Item No. 81878.  I put this between the intakes
and the heads on my recently rebuilt (by me) 1700cc in the '72 Westy and
haven't had any trouble yet!  Of course I haven't started it since I did that
either!  But the stuff said it has a "special additive" for temps up to 650
degrees faren. and 343 degrees cels.

Brad
'72 Westy
'87 Syncro

P.S.
Now I'll wait to see how long it takes for me to see this.  My "AOL and the
list" came back real quick but my posting about busses for sale has not yet.