I would tend to disagree with this assessment.
Application of a non-hardening sealant will not defeat
the purpose of the o-ring - it will in fact help.

However, if you use a hardening sealant such as the
permatex black stuff - that will be problematic.

Z

--- Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM> wrote:
> 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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