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• Re: Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:36:36 -0500
  ...Could > this > just be a matter of taking off the plate and sealing it with Permatex or > will removing that plate open a Pandora...
• Re: Head gasket questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 14:25:02 -0700
  ...Most likely for the water pump to block mating surface. >| What do you think about Permatex gasket sealing compound? It's great for some...
• Re: Auto Trans Governor Seal
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 08:52:40 -0500
  ...cap so I sealed it up with a great quantity of Permatex orange gasket sealer. Not my favorite way of doing things but it...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 14:29:28 -0600
  ...otherwise. > > > Thanks, > > TJ= I have found the 5-6 oz. tubes at autoparts stores and farm supply outlets. Permatex is one brand. DM&FS
• Re: stripped oil drain thread
  Historical mailing list - J Roth
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 08:03:21 -0500
  ...Westy 343k miles alfred bagdan wrote: > Hi all, > > Has anyone used Permatex tread fixing compound to successfully fix the > female treads in the Vanagon...
• Re: waterboxer head nuts leak
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 25 May 1999 06:45:33 PDT
  ...So, any suggestions? I'm thinking of trying >some > >permatex 3H on the nuts. > > > >My only other recourse, as far as I can tell...
• Re: final drive cover leaking
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 19:38:16 -0700
  ...I would use red Permatex high tack, in the brush can, on both sides of the gasket, applied to the gasket, not the cover...
• Re: Torque Wench - calibration?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 17:48:07 EST
  ...For my home projects, I use the Permatex antisieze since it is metallurgically compatible with the metals and chemically compatible with possible coolant interactions...
• Re: Head gasket sealant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:30:34 EDT
  ...Use either Loctite or Permatex Ultra Copper RTV, high temperature head gasket sealant. Use this sealant on the head gasket surface that makes contact...
• Re: Radiator temp sensor question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:09:09 -0400
  ...was that always just open? >> >> Thanks for the tip on the permatex. I have a few different ones. >> >> I’ll double check about the...
• Re: Coolant leak at thermostat?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 22:50:09 -0400
  ...leak that I can't resolve, although maybe I'll try permatex in the morning. As I fill the van with coolant it starts...
• Re: Mystery oil leak on 2.1 please help with ideas
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Mon, 31 May 2004 18:10:35 -0700
  ...I also used aviation permatex on both sides of the gasket behind the oil pump and the between the cover and pump. Any other...
• Re: Head Gasket repairs Question
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 12:04:14 -0500
  ...am amaze by "The Right Stuff" product from Permatex... i have a few pieces of old gasket join to 1 old head in a...
• Re: 85 1.9L Water Pump Installation
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 02:53:53 -0400
  ...Should I use gasket sealer on the water pump O-Ring? I saw > Permatex Ultra Copper listed. > I've never used sealer on an...
• Re: putting 2.1 back together
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 09:21:35 -0800
  ...Throw the Dirko in the nearest garbage can ! Use Permatex or Loctite Ultra Copper High Temp Silicon Sealant. Check the archives on this and...
• Re: Dometic Intake & Exhaust Gaskets: Use Hi Temp RTV?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 19:26:47 -0700
  ...I just applied the Permatex red RTV. Instructions say apply, finger tight fasteners right away, wait 1 hour, final tighten. Looking on line, instructions...
• Re: water pump gasket cure time?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:14:04 -0700
  ...I just put "Permatex High Tack" gasket sealer ( the brush-on one ) on the water pump o-ring. that works dead perfect. and you...
• Re: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:18:12 -0800
  ...Also, i just read > on another thread that > someone was using the Grey Permatex on the outside > HG, sorry bro but WRONG, > not in...
• Re: Silicone oder nein
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 22:11:21 -0500
  ...Looks like Permatex 3H aviation glue, but does not set up hard like the 3H does. I coat both sides of the gasket before...
• Re: Handy instant fuel tank patch
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 19:11:23 -0600
  ...d gamble a few bucks on some snake oil. > > I bought Permatex Gas Tank & Radiator Repair, which said nothing about > its use with diesel...
• Re: exhaust nuts & bolts is 304, 308, 309, 316 or zinc plated etc
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:52:21 +0000
  ...the 2400F nickle based anti-seize > http://www.permatex.com/documents/tds/automotive/77164.pdf > http://www.jmindsupply.com/permatex-nickel%20antiseize%20lubricant.htm
• Der Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 09:45:21 -0600
  ...one pad worn to the metal, and other looking brand new. Permatex and others make disc brake anti squeal goo to put on the...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 06:16:25 EST
  ...Elliot, You are making a major mistake, with: "Permatex Ultra Copper RTV sealant" What the kit supplies, is special just for these heads. I...
• Re: Splittie Reduction Box Trauma
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 13:17:05 -0500
  ...Fixed the leak by putting a huge gobbet of PermaTex #2 (or #3?) in the hole bottom and on the end of the bolt...
• Re: Fw: 87 vanagon 2.1 muffler install used bd parts
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 21:02:55 -0600
  ...don't have one but WILL!! Permatex anit sieze available at most any FLAPS. Big plastic can(20 yr. supply) for like $6 DM...
• Re: Trivial Problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:02:35 -0700
  ...something sticky, like permatex High Tack gasket sealer. LED's sound nice. I like to get a small red LED and aim it at...
• Re: Radiator temp sensor question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:05:56 -0700
  ...was that always just open? >>> >>> Thanks for the tip on the permatex. I have a few different ones. >>> >>> I’ll double check about the...
• Re: How best to JB weld pitted heads?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 06:20:25 EST
  ...Either the one that comes in some of the head gasket kits or one from Loctite or Permatex (Ultra Copper). Good luck. Cheers Frank...
• Re: Intake manifold gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:20:13 -0700
  ...Scott Daniel - Turbovans < > scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > >> I like to put Permatex High Tack.............red stuff in a can with a >> brush, on both...
• Re: of mice and mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 16:25:19 -0800
  ...coat both the inside and outside with Permatex High Tack gasket sealer or equivilant . - sticky but never hardens all the way. but it back...
• Re: leaky head gasket question again
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 05:40:37 EST
  ...Then use a high quality silicon head gasket sealant like Permatex Ultra Copper or Loctite brand. DO NOT USE THE SEALANT THAT COMES WITH...
• Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement: Phase 1 exploration
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:26:47 -0400
  ...In retrospect I wish I had used permatex to put it back on, this is not the flattest cover I have ever seen. The...
• Re: Coolant leaking at upper head nut
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:31:13 -0500
  ...Or if you don't have any of that you can use blue permatex > or ultra blue. The problem is that some times what...
• '56 Kombi Update - Rockers and Undercoating
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 26 Nov 1994 01:59:09 -0800 (PST)
  ...I started using the Permatex undercoating, and then switched to Wesley's tonight 'cause thats all I could find. I actually like the Wesley...
• Re: Coolant Leak at Cylinder Head Cap Nut
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 06:12:42 EDT
  ...I use Permatex Super Gray RTV Sealant. Any FLAPS should carry it. It is designed for high torque situations. I HAD to RE-torque...
• Re: 71 Poptop Oil PSI question!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 14:14:39 -0400
  ...Just a thin coat of Gasgacinch (NOT Permatex) is all that's needed to help the THIN cover gasket to do it's job...
• Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Mon, 2 May 2016 11:57:52 -1000
  ...I coat the threads of the bolt with Permatex High Tach gasket sealer. a nice read sticky goopy stuff that never hardens .. does 3...
• Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A (repost)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:14:47 -0600
  ...No sealant >15) Pushrod tube seals (inner) Permatex 518 or any gasket goop. >16) Pushrod tube seals (outer) same sealant as (15) >17) tiny...
• Re: '88 Exhaust help
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:23:12 -0700
  ...at a slight V angle. �I was able to use some Permatex Copper Spray Gasket (recommended by one of the Advance Auto guys) and...
• Re: head repair and water pump
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 15:38:37 -0400
  ...So a little bit of permatex in the groove with the O rings on the water pump?? -- Dan Erlandson Flemington, NJ > danoer1@eclipse.net...
• Re: Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:40:44 -0800
  that and you need something sticky ....that also remains pliable , such as Permatex High Tack gasket sealer. Undo the 10mm nut completely ..take the...
• Re: intake gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:16:20 -0600
  ...Does the collected >>wisdom here say replace it or use the old one? >>Should I get some kind of high-temp Permatex to fill...
• Re: putting 2.1 back together
  Historical mailing list - Mark Vermillion
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 12:38:30 -0500
  ...Throw the Dirko in the nearest garbage can ! Use Permatex or Loctite Ultra Copper High Temp Silicon Sealant. Check the archives on this and...
• Re: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 19:16:22 -0800
  ...out years later very nicely. for that I often use .......either . Permatex high tack gasket sealer. ant-seize compound, teflon paste from the hardware...
• Torque bolts in aluminum.. (inline 4 VW project)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:13:11 -0700
  ...So this morning I can start over on the pan...Probably not all negative, since I also came home with some Permatex Black gasket...
• Re: Emergency/temporary window rubber fix
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:07:49 -0800
  ...Emergency/temporary window rubber fix Up here in Canada you can buy a product by Permatex called Flowable Silicone Windshield glass Sealant. Comes in...
• Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 11:58:13 -0500
  ...I have lately been using Permatex "Super 300" gasket sealant here with excellent results. Will seal almost anything and stays flexible. Dennis ----- Original Message...
• Re: Auto tranny Fluid Mix ? Dexron III
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:41:11 -0500
  ...Gasket is a real SOB to keep inplace for reinstall, so couple > dots of permatex and sitting for a minute then will put back...
• Re: lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 10:43:40 -0600
  ...to remove an oil pump unless it is glued in with Permatex. I've removed them with the case torqued up and with the...
• Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 22:17:25 -0500
  ...No sealant 15) Pushrod tube seals (inner) Permatex 518 or any gasket goop. 16) Pushrod tube seals (outer) same sealant as (15) 17) tiny...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:55:04 -0800
  ...I sometimes put Permatex High Tack gasket sealer between hose and t-stat neck. or on other hoses too. Kinda of a corrosion preventer...
• Re: At the pump fueling issue
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Mon, 14 Jul 2014 02:14:06 +0000
  ...Last night I lowered the fuel tank and sealed the fuel level sender using Permatex Permashield Fuel Resistant Gasket Dressing & Flange Sealant #85420. Then...
• Re: Coolant Pump Etc. Sealant. Factory?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 30 May 2014 19:13:47 -0700
  ...cooling system screws, should be > installed with something on them.. > I find Permatex High Tack gasket goop to be hyper perfect . > prevents corrosion, sticks...
• Re: squealing brakes
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 08:33:15 -0800
  ...After a bit of driving, the pads > began to > > squeal so I removed them and reinstalled using that gooey blue > Permatex > > stuff between the...
• Re: Valve cover gasket replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:36:45 -0700
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > I have always cleaned the cover and used a very light smear of black > > permatex just to hold...
• Re: Westy speaker replacement??
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 11:39:11 -0700
  ...Finally to really secure the speakers I liberally applied a ring of PermaTex Ultra Black silicone around the old glued mounting track. Garrett Adams...
• Re: exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 10:20:44 -0400
  ...I'd already tried what the nearby Advance Auto >guy recommended; PermaTex spray on Copper Seal (you may want to >verify the name) worked...
• Modifying the drain plug tool, Was:what is a 17mm "socket tool"???
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 09:14:18 EST
  ...I use teflon tape or Permatex pipe thread sealant on the plugs so I can be assured they are sealed without killing them with...
• Re: replacing hose with minimal coolant loss
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 9 Dec 2014 09:50:22 -0800
  ...Use Permatex "Right Stuff" to seal the pipe flanges. If you are lucky and dexterous, you might be able to cut the old one...
• Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 18:34:33 -0700
  ...re stuck in there ) >> coat Both Sides of it nicely with Permatex High Tack gasket sealer. >> Reassemble. >> tighten the 10mm nut as tightly as...