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Re: Copper Gaskets , Pressure Limit ?

To: John Burk <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Copper Gaskets , Pressure Limit ?
From: Bryan Savage <b.a.savage@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2005 02:14:56 -0800
John,
Don't use silicone, use Gortex teflon packing material.
I think it's good for several hundred psi.

Bryan

John Burk wrote:

> When using copper head gaskets how much cooling system pressure can the
> silicone around the water holes take ? Are there tricks to prevent water leaks
> at those points ?
> John Burk joyseydevil@comcast.net






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