Engine Assembly. What Sealants to Use?
hulbyw - March 29th, 2023 at 09:06 AM
I know I could get a lot of different opinions but here goes anyway.
What sealants/Loctite/other do folks use on:-
Case halves
Cylinder studs
Oil gallery plugs
Small case studs (oil cooler etc)
Cylinder head nuts/washers
Cylinder to case (with spacers)
Cheers.........Wayne
vw54 - March 30th, 2023 at 01:47 PM
Sikaflex Grey for the engine works well and excesss washes off with presol
hulbyw - March 30th, 2023 at 05:26 PM
Sikaflex Grey? Any more detail?
Cheers
vw54 - March 30th, 2023 at 05:47 PM
Try Repco or Super cheap
They have several differnt types or google to see preperties n temp ratigs for the sealant it works good for me
vw54 - March 31st, 2023 at 03:20 AM
I am trying to find the number
vw54 - March 31st, 2023 at 09:16 AM
hulbyw
Try this one its a better product that VVDS have been using for years for engines
vwo60 - March 31st, 2023 at 03:36 PM
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I know I could get a lot of different opinions but here goes anyway.
What sealants/Loctite/other do folks use on:-
Case halves
Cylinder studs
Oil gallery plugs
Small case studs (oil cooler etc)
Cylinder head nuts/washers
Cylinder to case (with spacers)
Cheers.........Wayne
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Loctite 518 for the case halve as it does not stop the bearing crush,
Loctite grey on the barrels
Loctite 577 pipe thread sealant for the plugs and fittings
hulbyw - April 1st, 2023 at 12:34 PM
Thanks
vwo60 - April 1st, 2023 at 02:16 PM
Make certain all surfaces are cleaned with a good solvent like a lacquer thinners.