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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: athawk11 on June 02, 2011, 12:59:29 PM

Title: Gasket or Silicone Gasket Maker
Post by: athawk11 on June 02, 2011, 12:59:29 PM

Thoughts on Gasket  vs. Silicone Gasket Maker for the timing chain cover?

(GPW chain drive motor with Thrust Stud on inside of cover)

I have read some posts where original thickness of the gasket is critical to good function.  How about the timing chain cover?

Tim

Title: Re: Gasket or Silicone Gasket Maker
Post by: p3ferris on June 02, 2011, 05:56:10 PM

use gaskets  you will not have a leak and have to do it over soon

Title: Re: Gasket or Silicone Gasket Maker
Post by: Carls_jeep on June 02, 2011, 07:44:24 PM

Use a gasket and a thin film of RTV on both sides of the gasket.

Title: Re: Gasket or Silicone Gasket Maker
Post by: mud pie on June 03, 2011, 08:03:15 AM

I always thought the general rule of thumb was to use RTV only on one side of a gasket, preferably on the part that comes off (cover), as it makes it possible to remove the cover later on and is easier to clean up. If you put RTV on both sides, you are essentially "gluing" them together, which makes removal all that much harder.