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Subject:Re: 85 Vanagon; water housing & Oring sealing
From:Doktor Tim
Date:Thu, 13 Nov 2003 07:56:32 -0800

At 07:29 AM 11/13/2003, you wrote:

>I'm ready to install it, but decided to ask the list if anyone has used any
>other sealant other than blue RTV for cooling on the Oring to confirm a proper
>seal? Is there a better sealant to use for water outlets/heat?

That o-ring is just like the push rod tube seals. It has to move due to
heat expansion. Anything you glue it with will defeat the purpose of the
design and increase the possibility of premature leaks, and be a bear to
clean upon required re-do. Use no sealant here for best results. A very
thin film of silicon paste will ease installation.