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• Re: leaky head gasket question again
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 09:16:12 -0800
  ...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: Gas overflow
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 08:52:55 -0800
  ...I glued the grommets to the tank with Hylomar HPF by Permatex which I purchased at my local auto parts store. It's supposed...
• Re: 'Nother Head Gasket Question
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 2 May 2014 11:42:17 -1000
  ...I could put one together with Permatex High Tack gasket sealer .. or ( almost ) candle wax, and it would work fine. the temptation to 'get...
• Re: Pressure test cooling system howto?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:57:17 -0700
  ...and what it goes on to > prevent corrosion .. > I'll apply permatex high tack gasket sealer .. > helps prevent corrosion of the aluminum ...doesn't...
• Re: Aircooled Rear main seal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 08:56:56 -0600
  ...I normally set my seals with non hardening permatex and measure around the perimeter of the seal to be sure the seal is equally...
• Re: Vanagon Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Sat, 15 Apr 1995 08:41:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I just replaced the gaskets and have substituted the silicone with the permatex sealant. ( Caution: Make sure you use the blue variety which is...
• Help!! Bad signs at start-up....
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 18:08:08 -0800
  ...I didn't replace the o-ring, but I did slap a bunch of permatex sealant on the old o-ring., Upon tighening it...
• Re: At the pump fueling issue - solved
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:54:40 -0500
  ...lowered the fuel tank and sealed the fuel level sender using Permatex Permashield Fuel Resistant Gasket Dressing & Flange Sealant #85420. > > > > > Then, at the pump...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 19:00:57 -0500
  ...And I never go anywhere without a stick of permatex gas tank fixit putty, in the camper anyway. I holed a tank six years...
• '56 kombi - transmission: day 2/?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 1 Jan 1995 22:07:28 -0800 (PST)
  ...Called Ray's buddy in Idaho, a veritable bus Guru, and he sez its no problem, just put some permatex on it and it...
• Re: Sealing goop on cylinder sleeve inboard ends?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Oct 2003 20:34:14 -0400
  ...If you must use a sealant, use the permatex/loctite Hylomar. It works great and cleans real easy for next time. It is rated...
• Re: Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 15:25:24 -0800
  ...Could this just be a matter of taking off the plate and > > sealing it with Permatex or will removing that plate open a > > Pandora...
• The return of the TURD (Part 1)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 23:34:21 -0700
  ...I truly belive that GEX is a major partner with permatex. Why else would there be a pound of red goo on each tube...
• Re: Begging for advice(semi OT)
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 15:44:23 -0500
  ...The only thing I can think of is >excessive use of Permatex anti sieze maybe insulating a couple of the >plugs from grounding to...
• Re: Oil Drain Plug Options
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 11:25:12 -0400
  ...I've been using (re-using) that plus some Permatex non-hardening gasket compound at each oil change. Sort of a pain, but it...
• Re: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:53:40 -0500
  ...Also, i just read >>on another thread that >>someone was using the Grey Permatex on the outside >>HG, sorry bro but WRONG, >>not in...
• Thead sealant WAS: Aluminum to brass thread galling
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:28:53 -0800
  ...ounce for ounce compared to Loctite, it is a great bargain.���Like Permatex antisieze, one can will last a lifetime for most of us.....
• Re: leaking final drive oil pan (AT)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:37:01 -0400
  ...use one of those with a generous coating of brush-on Permatex High >Tack gasket sealer. on both sides. >On the gasket, not on...
• Re: What Determines Steering Knuckle Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 17:50:40 -0700
  ...not rotating > on the spindle. > Right now my mind is on Permatex Aviation gasket sealer.. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly...
• Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:51:37 -0400
  ...Use something like Permatex on the edge (though I am told this wont work it might be temporary fix) 3. Remove the engine and...
• Newest Version of Coolant leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 12:02:42 -0300
  ...coating the stud to build up a water tight structural fit, Permatex... Locktite..... I'm not looking for a silicone goop type sealant, something...
• Re: '88 Exhaust help
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 15:49:03 -0700
  ...I was able to use some Permatex Copper Spray Gasket (recommended by one of the Advance Auto guys) and load up the mating surfaces...
• Re: 85 1.9 Thermostat Housing Leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:14:09 -0700
  ...I like permatex high tack gasket sealer on bolt threads, or anti-seize at least. The pipe across the top of the engine is...
• Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A (repost)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 14:08:48 -0800
  ...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: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Mon, 9 May 2016 19:25:43 -1000
  ...sticky Permatex High Tack gasket sealer, will help the seal slide out. bare clean metal against seal. I clean the metal part with carb...
• Re: Head Gasket oddity
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:23:37 -0500
  ...heads, case lip is near perfect as it can reasonably be. Permatex Ultra Copper RTV High Temp Silicone used as sealant as I have...
• DON'T: Remove "flaps" in Arizona?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 11:57:30 -0500
  ...If you have all the tin off, use copper Permatex between the pieces on re-assembly. Make sure your spark-plug boots are in...
• Re: removing oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:04:23 -0800
  ...make sure there is some sealing washer there, and put some permatex high tack gasket sealer ( the red stuff ) on the threads of the...
• Friday water pump fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:36:15 -0800
  ...is low for each pump fastener so I should be ok. Permatex was also deployed at pump gasket. Here's some trip pics. One...
• Re: 91 Auto Final Drive ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:50:13 -0700
  ...for a gasket sealer I like Permatex High Tack .. in a small can with a brush. Nice goopy red stuff. I put it fairly...
• Re: Pressure test cooling system howto?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:20:21 -0700
  ...and what it goes on to >> prevent corrosion .. >> I'll apply permatex high tack gasket sealer .. >> helps prevent corrosion of the aluminum ...doesn't...
• Re: Exhaust Systems: Which One?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 06:23:48 EST
  ...Use new gaskets coated with Permatex Ultra Copper High Temp silicone sealant. Make sure that all connections line up properly without any lateral stress...
• Re: 91 Auto Final Drive ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:26:47 -0500
  ...I don't need any permatex on that, do I? Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Fri, Mar 26, 2010...
• Re: CV joint socket size?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 11:33:32 -0700
  ...and it has a 'sticks 'em in there' affect- good ole red permatex high tack gasket sealer. If I was limited to only Two...
• Re: minimal tools - was things you should have with you on a long trip
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:53:34 -0700
  ...There's Loctite and Permatex copper anti-seize too - I know, I can't help myself. :-) I carry some cast iron C clamps too...
• Re: Trans pan gasket
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 Mar 2016 07:11:54 -0500
  ...I put permatex red high Tack gasket sealer on the threads of all bolts. sticks 'em in, prevents corrosion, they come out fine decades...
• Re: Emergency/temporary window rubber fix
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 06:28:19 -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: air intake boot repair
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sun, 3 Sep 2006 08:35:24 -0400
  ...boot in my >> 81 AC. >> >> I used ....... "walking out to van....." >> >> "Permatex Red Hi-Temp Silicone" Adhesive Sealant. >> >> Cracks were inbetween ribs on mine...
• Re: At the pump fueling issue - solved
  Historical mailing list - - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 14 Jul 2014 19:21:37 -0700
  ...lowered the fuel tank and sealed the fuel level sender using Permatex Permashield Fuel Resistant Gasket Dressing & Flange Sealant #85420. > > > > > Then, at the pump...
• Re: leaking final drive oil pan (AT)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:53:38 -0700
  ...a treatment like teflon paste..or even better....permatex high tack gasket sealer works very, very well on screw threads like pan bolts. scott...
• Re: (oops. Forgot Subject!) Lube Coolant Pump Shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 May 2012 16:21:14 -0700
  ...going back together..I always put something on the thread ...permatex high tack works great .. sticks 'em nicely ...and they come out very nicely...
• Re: Request for detailed install directions for rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 9 Dec 2014 19:29:09 -0800
  ...If the new core doesn't come with an O-ring or gasket, use Permatex "Right Stuff" sparingly to get a good seal. The...
• Re: Fuel leaks/fuel lines/clamps, etc., 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 May 1999 09:57:08 -0400
  ...Maybe I should have used permatex sealer on the lines- steel tube connection when I re-installed them. TIA for ideas. Anyone else have...
• Re: Exausted
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 06:18:59 EDT
  ...Use Permatex or Loctite RTV, high temperature head gasket sealant on all gaskets. Header gaskets, metal side toward the head. Doughnut gaskets, make sure...
• Degreasing, ECI rebuilt, Red Rock
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 20:02:55 -0800
  ...of Orange hand-cleaner on the next 8 inches and sprayed Permatex hydrocarbon degreaser aerisol on the last 8 inches of the gunk. Oh...
• Re: Head machined or my way ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:08:20 -0700
  ...Then I used the Permatex "Copper Spray-a-Gasket" to install the compression gasket. This way, I sleep well. Zoltan
• Re: Semi- Vanagon topic: Getting hands clean after you've gotten them greasy
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sat, 8 Nov 2008 20:55:07 -0500
  ...I use Goop waterless hand cleaner, or Permatex hand cleaner. Wipe off with a paper towel or old t-shirt.Then wash with any...
• Re: Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:37:42 -0800
  ...Could this just be a matter of taking off the plate and > sealing it with Permatex or will removing that plate open a Pandora...
• Fwd: Re: Semi- Vanagon topic: Getting hands clean after you've gotten them greasy
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 8 Nov 2008 22:44:27 -0500
  ...the un-asked one. >> I use Goop waterless hand cleaner, or Permatex hand cleaner. Wipe off >> with a paper towel or old t-shirt...
• Re: Thermostat for Dometic Fridge (fan), where to find?
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 09:26:53 -0700
  ...times is helpfull... > > > > Also, I sealed the combustion chamber with Blue permatex > after cleaning, now > it stays lit while driving at highway speeds. > > There...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:32:51 -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...
• Gauges finally installed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 20:11:27 EDT
  ...Shut it down, took it all apart and spread some of my Permatex RTV blue gasket maker silicone on the threads off all the...
• Re: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 7 Jul 2012 23:59:14 -0700
  ...and repaired a small leak at ISV 3 way boot. (yes. Permatex silicone and small shaped piece of fuel hose can repair a leak...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:24:41 -0400
  ...Use something like Permatex on the edge (though I am told this wont > work it might be temporary fix) > > 3. Remove the engine and...
• Re: DON'T: Remove "flaps" in Arizona?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 01:51:47 +0100
  ...If you > have all the tin off, use copper Permatex between the pieces on > re-assembly. Make sure your spark-plug boots are in...
• Re: Water Pump Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 21:37:53 -0700
  ...or ..this works super well, I put red Permatex High tach on the bolt threads.. it' sticks 'em there , like anti-vibation .. and it...
• Re: Thermostat for Dometic Fridge (fan), where to find?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 17:46:12 -0700
  ...times is helpfull... > > > > Also, I sealed the combustion chamber with Blue permatex after cleaning, now > it stays lit while driving at highway speeds. > > There...
• Re: Motor mount broken bolt 84GL manual 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:48:16 -0700
  ...joint compound is good .. prevents corrosion, sticks 'em in a bit. Permatex high tack gasket sealer works too. Wouldn't lock tite them though...
• Re: Head machined or my way ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:00:53 -0400
  ...Then I used the Permatex "Copper Spray-a-Gasket" to install the compression gasket. This way, I sleep well. Zoltan
• Re: Front Brake Part Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:06:29 -0700
  ...the one I use is by Permatex, comes in a blue spray can. Works sometimes. makes a dark blue high temp cushion-like thing...