Carl Turner wrote:

>   Permatex #2 is a black goopy
> automotive sealant from the old school before the advent of Silicone RTV
> sealants.  The #2 remains somewhat compliant when dry, #1 is the same but
> hardens.  Both of these are pretty similar to what is referred to in old shop
> manuals as "aircraft gasket sealer" a version of which Permatex also sells, a
> bit thinner in consistency as compared to the #2.  I used this for the drain
> plug as it seems to stick and hold up better than the RTVs when applied to
> oily surfaces.

The Permatex is perfect for sealing up the case halves after a rebuild, IMHO.

PerL
88 Syncro