Working on the xk150 trying to resolve some leaking/seeping carb issues. Is there some sort of gasket dressing that can be used to supplement the fiber washers? Car has one of those electric thermost
The fiber washers actually work quite well. They do require a couple retightenings as they soften with the fuel contact. Make sure the ones you are using are very close to the same thread diameter on
The problem is 99.9% of all the sealants out there dissolve in gasoline. I would replace the fiber washers or (you're not gonna believe this) coat them by rubbing with a bar of soap. Gasoline does no
Permatex makes a sealant that is resistant to gasoline. I get it at my local auto parts store. The tube is marked Permatex 2 Pliable Non-Hardening Sealant, and it says it is resistant to oil, fuel, a
John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com Permatex makes a sealant that is resistant to gasoline. I get it at my local auto parts store. The tube is marked Permatex 2 Pliable Non-Hardening
I have a '59 Mk IX with twin HD6s + the starter carb. It is very similar in set up & age to your XK 150. The fibre washers will eventually seal, you just have to tighten them with a little twist, pr