copper headgaskets, sealer?
04-20-2009, 07:55 AM
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copper headgaskets, sealer?
What is your favorite sealer for the water passages when using copper head gaskets?
04-20-2009, 07:58 AM
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Some copper gaskets already have a sealer on them, But for the ones that do not, I use Coppercoat from Permatex.
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04-20-2009, 10:46 AM
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I used to use GM sealing compound with very good success I don't know if it still is available though
04-20-2009, 12:46 PM
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Gasket sealer
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.
04-20-2009, 06:32 PM
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04-20-2009, 06:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TS1955
Some copper gaskets already have a sealer on them, But for the ones that do not, I use Coppercoat from Permatex.
TS1955
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04-21-2009, 06:23 AM
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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
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04-21-2009, 12:09 PM
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04-21-2009, 05:06 PM
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Copper coat, spray on.
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