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racecrafter
04-20-2009, 07:55 AM
What is your favorite sealer for the water passages when using copper head gaskets?

TS1955
04-20-2009, 07:58 AM
Some copper gaskets already have a sealer on them, But for the ones that do not, I use Coppercoat from Permatex.

TS1955

desoto30
04-20-2009, 10:46 AM
I used to use GM sealing compound with very good success I don't know if it still is available though

fla1976
04-20-2009, 12:46 PM
I've had good luck with Hylomar gasket sealer. It was recommended by an area performance engine builder. There are plenty out there. I would use coppercoat if I couldn't find Hylomar.

kwkracing
04-20-2009, 06:32 PM
Permatex black silicon

SVRE
04-20-2009, 06:47 PM
Some copper gaskets already have a sealer on them, But for the ones that do not, I use Coppercoat from Permatex.

TS1955

X2

racecrafter
04-21-2009, 06:23 AM
thanks guys, I have used all the above with varied sucess except Hylomar ....I remember seeing an add somewhere for a sealer expressly for this but cant remember what or where.....getting old i guess.....
please keep the recomendations comming....maybe seeing the name will jog my memory

Thank you
Robert A.

fla1976
04-21-2009, 12:09 PM
Here is a website wth some info on Hylomar:
http://www.hylomar-usa.com/?kc=6NbrC&tsid=googleppc&gclid=CPT93J3jgpoCFVCF7Qod5SkOFQ

zipper06
04-21-2009, 05:06 PM
Copper coat, spray on.

Zip.