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Re: V/C Gasket Sealant



I second that.  Use only Hi-Tack for the V/C gasket,
if you want to (it just holds it in place but is not
the goopy RTV, which can clog up oil passages if it
gets inside the engine).

I installed my rubber gasket dry on my Cabby and no
leaks whatsoever.

Ron

--- Chris DeLong <green536@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF SEALANT FOR A VW ENGINE
> GASKET! We are not working on 
> Chevys or Fords here kiddies. Sealant should only be
> used on a surface that 
> is metal to metal; or plastic to metal. If you like
> big goopy nasty leaking 
> gaskets and seals then feel free to use glue on a
> part the would otherwise 
> seal without it.
> 
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
>      I have some Curkil non-hardening gasket
> sealant, and was wondering if
> this is suitable for installing the rubber Valve
> Cover Gasket on a 16V. The
> sealant on there now is a clear, hardening sealant
> which is leaking. I'm
> assuming it will work fine,(it worked well for my
> oil pan gasket) but just
> wanted to make sure that there  isn't something that
> will work much better.
> 
> Thanks,
> Aaron
> 87 16V
>
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