<VV> Oil Pump Question

[Frank DuVal]

My personal favorite for paper gaskets is the copper spray. Spray, let 
dry, install.

http://permatex.carshopinc.com/product_info.php/products_id/42287/80697

I have just started using this Loctite stick. 

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LCT-39158

It seems to work well. No long term data yet. May be too thick for this 
application.

You don't want a lot of anything on this gasket, as extra thickness is 
bad (increases clearance of the cover) and any bits/pieces that  get 
into the oil pump will be very bad (you pushed WHAT through your bearings?).

Years ago I would put a small amount of silicone RTV on my fingers and 
rub an extremely thin layer onto a paper gasket. The spray is much nicer.

Frank DuVal

Jim Houston wrote:

>Guys,
>I've used plastigauge on the cover/gears and have the proper gasket 
>ready to install.  The question is:  do I use any kind of sealer?  I 
>would use Aviation Permatex, if anything... 
>
>Jim
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