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Hi,

I went down to buy some gasket silicone sealant, and boy I was overwhelmed with the different types - what type does one use when rebuilding the engine, or do you get a different type for every part and area?

I ended up getting some Loctite Hi-Temp RTV Silicone Red / Sensor-Safe - this seemed suitable for almost all areas and probably for places I wont be using. I've used a bit and it goes hard and rubbery like normal silicone and I can only assume it will withstand high temps of the engine bay as its rated to just above 300*

But honestly I wasn't really sure and nor was the sales staff who was recommending anything as being suitable... really???

G

gslender wrote:Hi,

I went down to buy some gasket silicone sealant, and boy I was overwhelmed with the different types - what type does one use when rebuilding the engine, or do you get a different type for every part and area?

I ended up getting some Loctite Hi-Temp RTV Silicone Red / Sensor-Safe - this seemed suitable for almost all areas and probably for places I wont be using. I've used a bit and it goes hard and rubbery like normal silicone and I can only assume it will withstand high temps of the engine bay as its rated to just above 300*

But honestly I wasn't really sure and nor was the sales staff who was recommending anything as being suitable... really???

G

threebond, the grey stuff. It is what is used as OE on most jap stuff

Cheers
Woz

gslender wrote:Hi,

I went down to buy some gasket silicone sealant, and boy I was overwhelmed with the different types - what type does one use when rebuilding the engine, or do you get a different type for every part and area?

I ended up getting some Loctite Hi-Temp RTV Silicone Red / Sensor-Safe - this seemed suitable for almost all areas and probably for places I wont be using. I've used a bit and it goes hard and rubbery like normal silicone and I can only assume it will withstand high temps of the engine bay as its rated to just above 300*

But honestly I wasn't really sure and nor was the sales staff who was recommending anything as being suitable... really???

G

It's what I used, Glen said it was cool and the gang!

I also use Threebond (the 1211 and it's white).

mrpham wrote:I also use Threebond (the 1211 and it's white).

White is no good, everyone knows red makes it go faster