Disagree.  When I installed crossover tube on new 1.9L long block, fitting
in question got a new O-ring as well as plenty of the copper-colored
Permatex.

I have two years trouble-free operation to show for my efforts.

John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Cardo" <rrecardo@WEBTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 7:35 PM
Subject: Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube

> If an o-ring is part of any union it always gets replaced without
> question.
>
> You can try silicone Joe, but 9 times outa 10 it'll be a leaker.
>
> Why even screw around?
>
> Change the O-ring, and be done with it.
>