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Re: Leaking Oil behind the head

To: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@rogers.com>
Subject: Re: Leaking Oil behind the head
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2001 13:24:17 -0700
I typically use "Copper Kote" or some variant of that spray on substance.  It 
may not actually do any thing (I hope it helps to seal the casket) but
in the worst case, it certainly can't hurt!

Joe

Vic Whitmore wrote:
> 
> Thanks, Joe. The purists insist that nothing is put on the head gasket. At 
>most,
> some say a very light coat of oil will help things slide into place.
> 
> The "stuff" I used is made by Permatex and called Ultra Copper. I think
> Lock-Tite has the same stuff in their packaging. It is a high temp silicon
> gasket maker that is also sensor safe. Great stuff. I also use it on the
> manifold gasket as it is often problematic to get a good seal.
> 
> Vic

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