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Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:38 pm

Hey i was wondering what you guys reccomend to seal the two case halfs? Any feedback on a specific product? What to stay away from? Thanks a lot guys

Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:46 pm

Permatex Aviation will work.

Never ever use any silicone form-a-gasket.

Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:48 pm

I use permatex on just about thing that has the possibility of leaking oil. Make sure to get a decent sized tub, it lasts quite a while. I had to tear my motor totally apart after I just got it together and I haven't even gone through a 1/5 of the bottle.

Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:50 pm

I use to use Permatex Aviation, but on the last few engines went with Curil-T and will be using it from now on.

Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:51 pm

^^Any reason why?^^ Less sticky?

Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:56 pm

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=177871&highlight=case+sealant

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=152551&highlight=case+sealant

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=134808&highlight=case+sealant

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=119104&highlight=case+sealant

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=116079&highlight=case+sealant

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=81825&highlight=case+sealant

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=58056&highlight=case+sealant

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51440&highlight=case+sealant

:roll:

Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:58 pm

I just found it easier to work and less messy...but that is just my preference. I also liked the tube over the brush factor.

Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:59 pm

Gaskacinch

Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:09 pm

Specialty sealers such as Dirko and Yamabond are excellent also.Yamabond is made exclusively for applying to gasketless machined aluminum surfaces.Messy and expensive, but very effective.

Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:41 pm

I smell the need for a "sticky"! :D

Mon Jun 26, 2006 5:34 am

Think of it this way. If you have 8 case sealers that all work at keeping the case halves dry, but one of them can be cleaned off easily with a paper towel the next time you have to get in there fix something, which do you think you should choose?

That's why I use Curil T. :wink:

Mon Jun 26, 2006 3:04 pm

Yamabond definitely keep the engine from leaking oil out of the ordinary spots. (oil cooler seals, sump plate, valve covers) it takes a while to run out of the $8 tube. you just need to make sure you form a perfect furface of the goo, free of debris or air bubbles. It is kind of a pain to get off though when doing maintenance.

.02

Mon Jun 26, 2006 5:05 pm

1211 bond from Japan works great.

Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:43 pm

Glenn wrote: Gaskacinch

You know I looked ALL OVER the damn place for that stuff. Couldn't find it anywhere around here.

Fri Jul 21, 2006 3:37 pm

That's why I use Curil T. :wink:[/quote]

where is this available? :D

Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:12 am

Loctite 515 or 518, Anaerobic Sealer, I use it on everything I do on Airplanes Piston Aircooled engines and used it on my 1600cc and guess what?
Nice and dry, no leaks, its good for almost anything that needs to be sealed.

Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:39 pm

One word-Hylomar.
http://www.hylomar-usa.com/
I'm not the spokesperson or anything, but we used this stuff when building jet engines (for the Navy), and I've used it on every engine I build. It's great becuase if you have to tear something back down, it's a snap to wipe off, and it seals very well.

Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:08 pm

I got my Curil-T through the following link. It is great stuff for your 'must seal' areas. It is not cheap so I only use it for the important areas.

http://www.germansupply.com/home/customer/product.php?productid=16441&cat=351&page=1

Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:12 pm

I use hylomar aero grade for everything. no drips no leaks no runs.
and removal is the easiest with the aerosol remover.

rob

Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:13 pm

miniman82 wrote: One word-Hylomar.
http://www.hylomar-usa.com/
I'm not the spokesperson or anything, but we used this stuff when building jet engines (for the Navy), and I've used it on every engine I build. It's great becuase if you have to tear something back down, it's a snap to wipe off, and it seals very well.

Both of the Mexican VW engines I've purchased came with a bead of Hylomar squeezed out of the case joint. Neither has leaked in years of use.

Now, if it were just available on the Permatex rack like it used to be...:(

Do any VW suppliers carry Hylomar?

George

BTW, do not buy this stuff from the Hylomar-USA site listed above. This stuff is expensive, but $28.50+shipping for a 100g tube is way too much!

http://www.cvproducts.com/cv/products/specItem.aspx?prodID=4771&brandID=94
http://www.fast-idleautosupply.com/index_files/Page664.htm