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Posted by JD jim A. on January 20, 2005 at 18:19:47 from (209.163.43.19):
Looking for some real answers about gasket sealers. What the best thing a guy can get to put on gaskets that seal against oil or antifreeze? I know that those of you that have been turning wrenches forever will tell me that no sealer should ever be needed, as long as the surfaces are perfectly clean and flat, and the bolts are torqued evenly, but I have been in several situations where the gasket leaked anyway (especially around gaskets that seal coolant, like thermostat housings). I just don't see why you should be afraid of using somthing on the gasket, rather than risk having to tear half the machine back apart to fix a leak. By the way, I am very picky about getting gasket surfaces perfectly clean. I start with a die grinder that uses those 3M polishing pads, I then wipe the parts clean with brake cleaner, wipe them dry, and use my torque wrench whenever possible. Don't think I'm doing anything wrong.
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