What 'Sealer' Do I Use On My Gasket?

re-addressing the 'rtv on everything' topic. so many experts in the field, most of whom have no idea what they are talking about. putting black rtv on everything.

[bccapone]

Great video thanks, I have a Yamaha and I'm about to do a valve cover with a rubber gasket, it says to use three bond 1541c but I can't find that in the UK, could I use permatex gasket dressing 09974 instead to hold it in place or high tak permatex, or is there something closer to the three bond that would better you might recommend if poss please 👍🏼

[brazenbunnies]

I feel like you are very angry at me, even though I have only used the proper sealant all my life.

[LucasAutoHoldingsLLC]

Hi, I enjoyed your video. Would the shellac based gasket dressing work best with a cork valve cover gasket? I plan on using it on only one side to secure the cork gasket to the valve covers.

[yukoncornelius]

Great vid. For a paper gasket sandwiched between a water pump and a backing plate that bolts to the pump housing what would you reco?

[Ibonic]

I'm so glad that videos like this exist. I didn't know the application for everything, but at least have enough common sense to know gray rtv isn't for everything. Been working on cars for a hot minute. Good information for sure. Much appreciated.

[sixtyfiveford]

Props for mocking ASE ignorance. I preach your exact sentiments and get the exact same responses. Awesome video!.

[nitrorclife]

lol, wow. Overall excellent information, the presentation was from pure frustration….breath. Wrench on my friend.

[youngmollabre]

We like people who explain things instead of saying they are right, this guy right here will never be second guessed by me

[victoryfirst]

Fella what happened to FORD liquid neoprene ?? This stuff was amazing.
Happy New Year too. vf

[offthehookdesignandfabdotc]

I just rebuilt a diesel engine 50 miles ago and now its leaking badly from the front timing case. I got to pull the cam out to get to it so I decided to pull the whole engine and reseal everything, what is the best thing to use for the oil pan and front timing case ?
So many conflicting opinions on this.
I really want to have it last as long as possible.

[RetireInStyle-jztm]

Great Video. I am currently replacing the valve cover gaskets on my 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L. It is the stupidest design I have ever seen with 4 half circles (bumps) in the gasketing surface. This creates eight 90 degree vertical corner surfaces the gasket must interact with to seal properly. Anyway I think this is the first time they are being replaced. They installed them with silicone drop in each of these 8 corners. The gasket must have been rubber because it was brittle and broke apart in my hand. I purchased the Fel-Pro Silicone gasket replacements and am thinking about not applying silicone to these corners. Silicone is a pain in the ass to clean out of these corners btw. Would you agree with this decision? Autozone repair guide says to use Loctite 5999 in the corners, but perhaps that instruction was meant to work with OEM rubber gasket? I purchased Permatex 25228 for this purpose because Loctite 5999 seems to only come in large tubes, but thinking about not using it. Thoughts? Thank you!

[jamesalles]

Aand, there is stuff for every application!
Thanks for the video

I am working on an old water pump on a Hercules diesel engine.
You have confirmed and I will use Permatex No.3 aviation sealant on the paper gaskets (once I get rid of the slathered-on RTV from the rebuild shop.)

[dougwitherby]

Im doing an oil pan on my Pontiac 3.5 with a rubber gasket, and it calls for a seal on the four corners that meet block. What would you recommend?

[mmALKYDRAGGIN]

🙋‍♂️2-stroke ATV case where there ISNT A PAPER GASKET and only relying on SEALANT 🤷‍♂️ what u recommend 🤷(hardening properties or rubber/flexible)

[bubblebaphomet]

How long do you let the Mopar AFT RTV set before torqueing bolts? I am rebuilding my NP231 in my XJ and the directions on the bottle don't specify an actual time and I want to avoid my tcase leaking like it did before from not letting the RTV I used set long enough before torqueing the bolts for the case halves.

[johnnyify]

I came across your video—awesome info! I'm about to do a timing cover reseal on my parents' 2008 GMC Acadia. It developed a leak after the warranty period expired, and they've been dealing with it ever since. I was initially planning to reseal it with the OEM AC Delco RTV, but since it failed at 50K miles, I don't fully trust it. I was considering using Permatex Maxflex as an alternative. After watching your video, the Mopar and ThreeBond sealants seem like a good fit. However, I'm doing the job with the engine in the car, so I just want to make sure I can pull it off if I need to go back in 😂 Any recommendation would be appreciated. Thanks

[papapsych]

Hey I don't think you are going to explain my application.
I got a Timing Cover and water Pump on a 2001 ford ranger 3.0
Do I use Hi tack, Aviation, or permatex no. 2 on the paper gasket for the timing cover and water pump.
I'm going to use RTV on the exposed Oil Pan gasket if it doesn't rip. Getting the the pan out seems like too much trouble.
I'd appreciate it if you got to this question soon.

[ZPDSurvival]

Great Video. I am here for the Aviation sealant for paper gaskets. Used it on my old VW 1600 case halves years ago. Looking back to the past and now the future with motorcycle paper gaskets.

[rubenramos]

Which liquid sealant to seal crankshaft sleeve is better quality than Permatex Aviation?
cual sellador liquido para sellar sleeve crankshaft de mejor calidad que permatex aviacion?

[froyve]

Thankyou, for videos like this is why i learn english (im mexican), i try yo be More profesional than other people and learn about everithing, almost nobody takes the Time for learn