I've always used the aluminum paint on all my engines since the late '60s
and have never had any problems.
Allen Brenden
Everett, WA USA
Uncle Al's TR7 Homepage + Wood Trim
http://www.premier1.net/~albrendn/index.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: <DRSkruffy@aol.com>
To: <tigerpb@ids.net>
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 6:09 PM
Subject: Re: Head gasket sealer.
>
> In a message dated 5/4/00 12:53:45 AM !!!First Boot!!!, tigerpb@ids.net
> writes:
>
> << To the Collective Wisdom:
> I'd like to know if any of you have used any type of head gasket
> sealant/adhesive when installing a new head gasket. Or, is it best to
> install it "dry"?
> Also, any recomendations on a vendor for push rods would also be welcome.
> Thanks!
> Paul Burr
> '73 TR6 (getting a new motor soon!) >>
>
>
> I don't know what everyone else will have to say, but when I replace them
I
> get some aluminum spray paint. (Look for the one with the highest aluminum
> content) and spraypaint both sides of the gasket.
>
> I have heard this from more than one source, and never had a problem. Does
it
> help? Who knows? <shrug>
>
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