Permatex right stuff is much different from anything I've used before so I wouldn't compare it to the rtv materials. I use it in place of paper or rubber gaskets almost anywhere on engines as long as it won't contact gas.
http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_makers/auto_Permatex_the_Right_Stuff_Gasket_Maker.htm On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 12:50 PM, Matthew Yip <[email protected]> wrote: > And for the record, Grey Permatex RTV is the same as the much vaunted > "Honda-Bond". I check this out several years ago and compared the part > numbers. Permatex is less expensive than Honda-Bond with the same success > ratio which, in my world of cheapness, is considered a WIN. > > >>________________________________ >>From: Chad Rebuck <[email protected]> >>To: Matthew Yip <[email protected]>; Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list >><[email protected]> >>Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 12:43 PM >>Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] is there an o-ring needed here? >> >>I ended up just using some permatex right stuff. That "stuff" is >>expensive but excellent. Engine is finally going back in the car this >>week! >> >>On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 12:26 PM, Matthew Yip <[email protected]> wrote: >>> I vaguely recall an o-ring as well. Knowing VW, the o-ring is probably the >>> same size as for the thermostat housing... >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>________________________________ >>>>From: grilled pickle <[email protected]> >>>>To: [email protected] >>>>Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 12:00 AM >>>>Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] is there an o-ring needed here? >>>> >>>> >>>>Fairly certain there was an oring last time I installed that cover, but it >>>>was several years ago at this point, so I dont remember for sure. >>>> >>>>> Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2011 18:51:43 -0400 >>>>> From: [email protected] >>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>> Subject: [a2-16v-list] is there an o-ring needed here? >>>>> >>>>> I spent some more time cleaning and putting the engine back together >>>>> this evening. >>>>> >>>>> Have a look at these 3 pics - >>>>> >>>>> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4jykzYk-HgIlABuNujiQEBIHeqj_E24liscN-cbSE-Y?feat=directlink >>>>> >>>>> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZVjFF1t_v_D1_meFrNiRUBIHeqj_E24liscN-cbSE-Y?feat=directlink >>>>> >>>>> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SNVygghDLFh2b7KoMZqboxIHeqj_E24liscN-cbSE-Y?feat=directlink >>>>> >>>>> I don't think there was an o-ring in here when I took the engine >>>>> apart. The manual doesn't even show the gear drive for the oil pump >>>>> or this hydraulic cap. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Chad >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> a2-16v-list mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >>>> >>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>a2-16v-list mailing list >>>>[email protected] >>>>http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> a2-16v-list mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >>> >>_______________________________________________ >>a2-16v-list mailing list >>[email protected] >>http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list
