In a message dated 23/02/2005 10:13:22 PM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Can  anyone recommend a sealant for putting
the hoses on my cooling system  together with?
I was thinking silicone or sumpin like that.
I would  imagine Permatex has an appropriate
product...

Tabe I use Permatex Grey RTV Silicon sealant for  aluminium surfaces on all
hose to aluminium nipple connections.  I helps to  make a good connection
especially if the aluminium nipple is pitted badly.   It will also prevent further
corrosion at this joint.  No sealant is needed  on the plastic nipple
connections as long as the nipple is clean and  smooth.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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camping event, Almonte, ON, June 09 ~ 12, 2005
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