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Date:         Fri, 6 Nov 1998 17:22:42 -0800
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
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From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: Re Stripped Oil Drain Plug
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Carl Turner wrote:


>   Permatex #2 is a black goopy
> automotive sealant from the old school before the advent of Silicone RTV
> sealants.  The #2 remains somewhat compliant when dry, #1 is the same but
> hardens.  Both of these are pretty similar to what is referred to in old shop
> manuals as "aircraft gasket sealer" a version of which Permatex also sells, a
> bit thinner in consistency as compared to the #2.  I used this for the drain
> plug as it seems to stick and hold up better than the RTVs when applied to
> oily surfaces.


The Permatex is perfect for sealing up the case halves after a rebuild, IMHO.


PerL
88 Syncro
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