| DMC-12 |
Thu Oct 23, 2008 5:35 pm |
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I searched the archives about replacing my intake boots and was pointed to the vw-resource. Step 5 of the procedure says:
Quote: Smear a thin layer of Permatex Ultimate Grey sealant (or similar) on both sides of a metal dual-port intake gasket, and place the gasket over the studs in the cylinder head on the right-hand side.
What if I can't find the Permetex stuff? Can you fit the gaskets dry? Is there a substitute gasket sealant that's acceptable?
Engine is a DP 1600 for my '74 Bug. Thanks! |
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| mnussbau |
Thu Oct 23, 2008 5:42 pm |
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Bentley (p. 1-13) says "On 1971 and later cars, use new gaskets between the cast aluminum intake pipes and the cylinder heads." Nothing about sealant.
I installed mine dry and haven't had any problems. |
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| pafree |
Thu Oct 23, 2008 5:51 pm |
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| i have started using liquid gasket seal on the gaskets for a little extra sealing power, especially when i have to use the paper gaskets. it also helps the valve cover gaskets stay on the covers when installing. like mnussbau, i had been just using the gaskets til i read about using this stuff. |
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| 7d4vdub |
Thu Oct 23, 2008 6:19 pm |
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Autozone, Pepboys, Napa all carry it. Its usually near where they keep the loctite and stuff like that.
But I put mine on dry and haven't had a problem yet. |
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| uberautowerks |
Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:15 am |
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| Metal gaskets go on DRY, just like the factory did! Paper intake gaskets should be dry too, that said, I typically soak the paper intake gaskets in wd-40 (PB Blaster, Diesel, etc...) for an hour then install. It keeps them from drying out and sticking, seems to keep them from cracking too. |
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| uberautowerks |
Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:38 am |
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Oh yeah... use this instead of silicone....
Permatex Aviation "Form-A-Gasket" 3H, its a brush on and unlike silicone if it oozes out of a joint it wont form "Strings" that get wrapped around oil pumps!
Here's a link...
http://performanceflatfour.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=116 |
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| scotty-o |
Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:54 pm |
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The boots should seal fine without any sealant. Make sure not to clamp them to hard or the boots can get chewed up by the slots in the clamp.
EDIT: never mind, I'm a dumbass......... Step 5 installing the manifold. I'll read more carefully next time. Promise! :)
-Scotty |
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| scotty-o |
Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:59 pm |
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Just noticed all the Marylanders here. Hey Everyone! I'm in Silver Spring.
-Scotty |
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