Date:         Sun, 21 Feb 1999 23:18:14 -0800
Reply-To:     John Scheckel <jscheckel@NUTLEY.COM>
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From:         John Scheckel <jscheckel@NUTLEY.COM>
Organization: John Scheckel Architect
Subject:      Re: Waterboxer Head Gasket Sealant
Comments: To: cdo9@CSI.COM
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Cliff Ober wrote:
>
> I'm (finally!) in the process of re-assembling my 1.9L engine; I'm about
> to re-attach the heads. I started looking at the sealant that came with
> the engine gasket kit I bought from Bus Depot - it's green and labeled
> Universal Sealing Compound 100PU. Anyone out there know if this is the
> correct type for the head gaskets? I was under the impression that the
> head gasket sealant was a black compound, and thicker than this green
> stuff.
>
> Thanks in advance...
>
> Cliff Ober

The sealant I used recently (6,000 miles back) was black for the heads
and yellow for the nuts.  No leaks, it is one happy engine and one happy
owner.
The mechanic that put the case halves together used the green sealant
that he said was the best in the industry.  The case is currently
leaking oil.

Check your sources carefully for the quality and type of sealant you are
about to use.

John S