Got my "new" VCs from Allan R, thanks again.. and ive heard to use High Temp black RTV sealant when installing gaskets and I was curious what you guys use/prefer to use?

thanks in advance

 

Permatex "The Right Stuff". The only way to go.

 

Here at the shop we use GM's grey sealant. Part # 12378521

 

"Hylomar" over here.

Roger.

 

Permatex ULTRA GRAY. The others smell like crap and are too greasy. I like the parts to stick together and not slither all over the place. 10 times easier to scrape as well, because it doesn't booger up.

 

thnx guys.. ill check out what my autozone by me has.. most likely going to go with permatex then

never heard of hylomar though

 

Honda-bond get it at any Honda auto dealer works awesome!

 

I depends on the type of gaskets your are using.

 

i dont have any in mind atm.. which one would you recommend?

 

X2 on the permatex ultra grey, Awesome stuff!

 

permatex high-tack on vc gaskets.


bill

 

That's because it's sold in the UK.

Roger.

 

If you use a rubber gasket you can use a little High Tack to hold them in place on the cover while installing (technically you don't need sealer with rubber gaskets) if you use cork gaskets (I always do) you use a little black silicone on the cover side only put the gasket on the cover press in place let it sit for 15 minutes and install.

 

alright thnx.. i remember watching a video on installing VCs and they did basically just that

 

The Right Stuff___-

 

wonder if its same supplier as Toyota FIPG? Amazing! Black RTV is like garbage next to this stuff.

 

The Right Stuff is a great permanent sealant, but... I wouldn't use it on Valve Covers. For the rubber style, high tack, gaskacinch, etc. to glue it to the cover. Then nothing between the gasket and the head.

But wait, there's more... For the price of $30, you can pick up a set of Felpro 1658 valve cover gaskets. No sealant necessary, and they last forever.