Gaskets et. al.

From: siegfried (sdoerrer(at)ix.netcom.com)
Date: Wed Sep 10 1997 - 08:03:28 CDT


Dick T., you wrote:

>Most modern car, truck and vehicle makers now dispense with paper gaskets in favor of this silicon product.
>It completely solves the Sunbeam leaks around front and rear main bearing caps, timing cover and oil pan !!! Use it on every part of the car to obtain true oil tight sealing of metal joints.

Having little experience, I've always tended to shy away from silicone
becuase I am always a bit unsure as to whether they require the same
torque settings as cork/pulp gaskets. Do they?

Siegfried



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