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Re: Permatex Right Stuff
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 21 Jan 2005 14:36:53 EST
Ok, called NAPA and asked if they had the Permatex Right Stuff gasket maker as suggested by Benny Boy and a few others. Yes...
Head Gaskets
Historical mailing list - zyno
Fri, 22 May 1998 14:35:27 -0400
...Does anyone have any comments on the use of sealant? Which type? VW or Loctite/Permatex? Head bolt sealant? Any help would be appreciated...
Re: Engine Assembly Wizzdom
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:48:29 -0400
...Short version: #3 Permatex ("Aviation") Just color the mating surface with it. Let sit for 5 minutes place 00 silk thread in the Permatex...
Re: INTERIOR
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 9 Oct 2005 08:52:15 -0600
...Some of those are the permatex or 3m rebranded. Permatex product 27828 <http://www.permatex.com/auto/autoint.asp?automotive=yes&f_call=get...
Engine Assembly Wizzdom
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:59:55 -0700
...When sealing the case halves together on these engines, two things are used.�Permatex Aviation sealant and silk thread. (Permatex is the only FAA...
Permatex RTV curing in cold weather: Advice req'd
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Mon, 24 Jan 2005 16:47:29 -0500
Hi Volks, How long should it take for ultra-black Permatex RTV gasket material take to harden at low temperatures? I used the stuff...
Re: Syncro vs. Bentley and other questions
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 23 Jun 1998 15:59:57 -0700
...I don't know about the consequences of using RTV in place of the Permatex stuff. I can attest that the Permatex stuff did...
Re: Choosing a case sealer
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:30:09 -0500
...Used to work at a VW dealer. > Been using Permatex Form-A-Gasket for at least 25 yrs (used to use that > brown shellac...
Re: Can Permatex React with ATF?
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:31:44 -0400
...Can Permatex React with ATF? > > Also, only leaks aggressively under load. When parked after a drive, the > drip slows and pretty much stops. > > Any...
Re: Hylomar or other gasket sealant
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:45:06 -0500
...Also, some NAPA or other FLAPS may carry Permatex 85249, which is Hylomar Racing Formula (35 ml) on a permatex blister card. -Jeff Jeffrey...
Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 9 May 2016 22:44:30 -0700
...I'll get some of that Permatex. Likely I misunderstood what was meant by 'add grease to lip of seal.' or similar phrase. I...
Re: VALVE COVER ADHESIVE
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 23:17:18 -0500
Mark and All, I have always used Permatex "High Tack" on the VC gaskets, which in my opinion is nothing more than red contact...
Head gasket sealant
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 05:32:32 EST
...My experience has shown that the stuff in the head gasket kits is K-R-A-P ! Use Permatex or GE copper for head...
Head gasket sealant
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 05:32:32 EST
...My experience has shown that the stuff in the head gasket kits is K-R-A-P ! Use Permatex or GE copper for head...
exhaust nuts & bolts is 304, 308, 309, 316 or zinc plated etc
Historical mailing list - TC
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:57:12 -0700
...the 2400F nickle based anti-seize http://www.permatex.com/documents/tds/automotive/77164.pdf http://www.jmindsupply.com/permatex-nickel%20antiseize%20lubricant.htm
Re: intake gasket?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:03:45 -0800
...for that I use either .. 'permatex red high tack gasket sealer.' The Right Stuff or Toyota Black silicone sealant. but clean gasket surfaces, with...
Re: Head sealants??
Historical mailing list - -------------------------
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 23:19:41 -0500
Elliot, You are making a major mistake, with: "Permatex Ultra Copper RTV sealant" What the kit supplies, is special just for these heads. I...
Cooling system sealing goo - ideas?
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Wed, 23 Feb 2005 20:47:42 -0500
...I would imagine Permatex has an appropriate product... --tabe johnson xtabe@yahoo.com '87 Westy, Vancouver BC ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals...
Re: Choosing a case sealer
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:26:01 -0500
...nuts, maybe > > someone can help me decide between Permatex Aviation form-a-gasket (3H), > or > > Permatex Super "300" form-a-gasket (83H) to seal...
Westy Top Seal Adhesive * Bargain Alert
Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
Sun, 23 Aug 1998 15:28:28 -0700
...The adhesive is: ---------------- Permatex Super Weatherstrip Adhesive Permatex item no. 81731 & part no. 80 UPC no. 0-79340-81731 See you all on the...
Heads gasket sealant.......( my version)
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Mon, 17 Jan 2005 10:24:21 -0500
...I use "Dirco" (I got to check the spelling) OR am trying "The right stuff" from Permatex (on the picture) I filled a bucket...
gas fuel tank sealant repair needed
Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:56:16 -0700
...Thinking permatex, RTV, ? Epoxy? Any suggestions? Thanks, Doug
Re: Choosing a case sealer
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:14:54 -0500
...Used to work at a VW dealer. > Been using Permatex Form-A-Gasket for at least 25 yrs (used to use that > brown shellac...
dielectric grease
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Fri, 3 Nov 95 12:00:12 EST
...tune-up grease) > > yug > Most parts stores bout here carry the Permatex (Loctite?) brand labled dielectric tune up grease. John ja@coe.wvu.edu
Re: What temp - color code RTV
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Tue, 3 Sep 2002 07:21:09 -0700
If you must use sealant, use Aviation Permatex or Hylomar, not RTV. Better to replace the housing if pitted and go stock, new gasket...
Re: Engine Assembly Wizzdom
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:46:20 -0500
...3 Permatex ("Aviation") > Just color the mating surface with it. > Let sit for 5 minutes > place 00 silk thread in the Permatex > Double strand...
RE: valve adjustment + what else
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Fri, 05 Jan 1996 15:56:00 -0800 (PST)
...Personally I use just a little bit of Blue Permatex, on the "cover" side of the gasket only. This is the kind of application...
Re: Head sealants??
Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:20:51 -0400
Do you use the permatex #3H aviation form-a-gasket on both sides of the metal cylinder sealing rings? Also, do you use that...
Re: spiffing up my ride
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 5 May 2006 15:52:07 -0700
...I feel like I wasted my ignorant youth driving around in boring cars held together with permatex and hose clamps when I could have...
Gasket on expansion tank cap
Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
Tue, 4 Dec 2018 00:03:15 +0000
...I am wondering if anyone has tried to use permatex form a gasket on the rubber ring at the underside ?My other cap will...
Re: Choosing a case sealer
Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:05:11 -0400
...44:55 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mbucchino@CHARTER.NET writes: Permatex Super "300" form-a-gasket (83H) to seal the case halves. I...
Re: Cooling system sealing goo - ideas?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 24 Feb 2005 06:14:26 EST
...I would imagine Permatex has an appropriate product... Tabe I use Permatex Grey RTV Silicon sealant for aluminium surfaces on all hose to aluminium...
Re: head gasket sealant survey
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 21 Dec 2005 06:29:47 EST
...the right stuff by permatex VERY GOOD the factory stuff that comes in the gasket kits PLAIN GARBAGE - DO NOT USE THIS STUFF ! other...
Re: Nested question...
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Thu, 7 Sep 2000 20:43:39 EDT
Richard; The high temp Permatex I looked at was not safe for use on O2 sensor vehicles. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville...
Head sealants??
Historical mailing list - Elliot Kane
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:55:49 -0800
...after reading every relevant message in the archives about this, I've decided on the Permatex Ultra Copper RTV sealant for the head gaskets...
Re: Oil pump sealing questions...
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Tue, 19 Apr 2005 09:54:45 -0400
I use Permatex 518 or CurilK2 for any oil related pressure parts.... http://www.benplace.com/head3/100_0025.jpg DON'T put anything...
Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:10:58 -0800
I'm a big fan of Permatex Hylomar (non-hardening), for the sealing and corrosion-resistant properties spelled out by Scott. I recently used...
stripped oil drain thread
Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
Sun, 16 Jul 2006 01:25:48 -0600
Hi all, Has anyone used Permatex tread fixing compound to successfully fix the female treads in the Vanagon that hold the oil drain plug...
Re: head sealant
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Wed, 10 Nov 1999 17:39:59 -0600
Hi Jay, I have used permatex 3h sealant, it may be h3 not positive. It is used on aircraft engines and for vw air...
valve cover gasket
Historical mailing list - dawn
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 22:40:20 -0800
...thing will not seal up .Do I need to use some type of glue or spray or permatex crap? Any help? Darrel 1988 gl
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Tue, 15 Feb 2000 09:52:05 MST
...It seems that its really tacked on there good (with some permatex I bet). How mush pressure should I put it under and are...
Re: Heads gasket sealant.......( my version)
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Mon, 17 Jan 2005 14:28:17 -0800
...2 came off > easily, the Ultra copper permatex was ok, but finnaly came off.... The > right > Stuff and Dirco were almost impossible to separate...
Re: Choosing a case sealer
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:44:03 -0700
...nuts, maybe > someone can help me decide between Permatex Aviation form-a-gasket (3H), or > Permatex Super "300" form-a-gasket (83H) to seal...
Re: Subject: Leaking valve covers
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 31 Dec 2002 00:32:51 -0800
...I tried an experiment this weekend using a new gasket with permatex on the valve cover side and aviation permatex on the head side...
Re Stripped Oil Drain Plug
Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
Thu, 5 Nov 1998 14:58:52 EST
On the drain plug topic I think Craig asked what Permatex was. I referred to sealing my piggyback plug up with Permatex #2. Permatex...
Re: Can Permatex React with ATF?
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:26:33 -0400
...Can Permatex React with ATF? > > > > Also, only leaks aggressively under load. When parked after a drive, the > > drip slows and pretty much stops. > > > > Any...
Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 2 Jan 2005 20:58:06 -0800
...proper industrial sealants as Permatex is to blue goo. Silicone sealant is for sealing your bathtub, not your engine. Permatex is for sticking your...
Re: Head sealants??
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:51:32 -0800
...Head sealants?? > Elliot, > You are making a major mistake, with: > > "Permatex Ultra Copper RTV sealant" > > What the kit supplies, is special just for these...
Re: Heads gasket sealant.......( my version)
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Tue, 18 Jan 2005 06:06:30 -0600
...The only thing new here is the Permatex label. RC
leaky hose connection to rear heater core
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
Wed, 9 Jan 2008 16:22:56 -0500
...any old FLAPS hose clamp work ok? And what about sealing goop? I saw a website that recommended permatex #2. Any thoughts? Thanks much.
DM: Re: Silicone oder nein
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:52:35 -0800
...The myths of a thousands years from now will address the slaying of this dragon. >What ist beste? Aviation Permatex is decent gasket dressing...
Head Gasket Sealing Options?
Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
Fri, 4 Jun 2004 21:25:02 -0400
...Are any of the Permatex products acceptable? What has worked for you? Thanks for any recommendations Rod..
Re: rough idle + exaust leak
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:02:24 -0400
...After I'm certain that the mating surfaces are true, I use Permatex Ultra Copper RTV on the gaskets, too. Oh, and use new...
Re: Head gasket sealant
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 10:11:17 EST
In a message dated 3/6/01 6:05:28 AM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: << I always smear a light coating of the Permatex...
Re: Head gasket sealant
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 10:11:17 EST
In a message dated 3/6/01 6:05:28 AM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: << I always smear a light coating of the Permatex...
Re: Head Sealant
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Mon, 22 Feb 1999 07:36:07 -0500
Warning ! I used the "recommended" Permatex stuff, the first time I did the heads on my old Vanagon. Less then 5000 mile I had...
Flywheel bolts sheared off
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 16 Mar 2015 05:20:28 +0000
...Do you know the best way to get the broken bolts out?I think the bolts backed out because he used Permatex Thread Sealer...
Re: Head gasket sealant
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 06:44:39 EST
...Does it really stand to > reason that some obscure VW goo would really be better than what the big > money R&D > that permatex...
Re: Head gasket sealant
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 06:44:39 EST
...Does it really stand to > reason that some obscure VW goo would really be better than what the big > money R&D > that permatex...
Head machined or my way ...
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:03:51 -0700
...Then I used the Permatex "Copper Spray-a-Gasket" to install the compression gasket. This way, I sleep well. Zoltan