

| 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.
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