Best sealer for engine gaskets? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 05-27-2004, 07:54 PM

Need to change out a timing cover and I was wondering what is the best sealer for this, as well as the oil pan if necessary. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

*rage'nrat638* · 05-27-2004, 07:59 PM

air craft sealer ...come's in a little can with a brush,,,,,,
best stuff on the market....and it's cheap....try it you will love it.....
get it at your better auto parts store.....

Sweet72 · 05-27-2004, 08:18 PM

I think this is the stuff rage'nrat638 is talking about. Good stuff!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-27-2004, 08:39 PM

That's what I use or gasgasinch..

jimfulco · 05-28-2004, 10:32 AM

If they don't have that, they may have the Permatex Super 300, which seems to me to be the same thing. Looks the same, smells the same, works the same, etc. Good thing we didn't step in it, huh.

Both clean up easily with alcohol, and are not affected by gas, oil, or coolant.

adamls · 05-28-2004, 11:32 AM

We use this stuff on 35 million dollar gas turbines, so it has to be good.

**ScottH** · 05-28-2004, 12:27 PM

Thanks guys, the info is appreciated.

Jeepster376 · 05-28-2004, 01:07 PM

I used to use that aviation sealer on everything, Now though I use a spray on copper sealer. Sprays like paint, sets up like contact cement, and it's loaded with copper. It glues your peices in place and makes assembly easy, and cleans off easy if you take it apart again.

Injected68LS1 · 05-28-2004, 01:19 PM

Go to you local honda dealer and pick up a tube of "Hondabond." Not kidding. This stuff is thick but lays out easily. It's the best there is. We use it on our race engines and they never leak.

Jeepster376 · 05-28-2004, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

That's what I use or gasgasinch..

Where can I get more gaskacinch? I loved my gaskacinch, but I can't find it anymore. Does it still come in the same can? I've been hangin on to my old dried up empty can of gaskacinch cause I love the vintage pin up girl label. I need a new can.

tomsC10R · 05-28-2004, 05:30 PM

I haven't replaced that many gaskets in my short time. But I've had good results using Permatex High Tack on intake manifolds around the intake ports and Permatex Ultra Black Silicone around the water pasages.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-28-2004, 07:36 PM

Jeepster I found mine at the local napa...

Jeepster376 · 05-28-2004, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Jeepster I found mine at the local napa...

Ya, lucky, at my local napa (old timers even) they never heard of the stuff. I did a google search today and found a place to order it from. I ordered a couple cans. The old can I have is left over from when I lived in California, probably picked it up at Ralphs.

motoretro · 05-28-2004, 09:42 PM

I believe Edelbrock carries Gasgacinch.
I personally use Yamabond, Very nice to work with. Not a silicone product and goes a long way.
motoretro

*1972C10* · 05-29-2004, 12:59 AM

I just plain high temp orange silocone Or the gray its supposed to be what all the Manufactuers are going to I tryed the gray the other day didnt seem any better than the gray but i havent seen what its like after its hardened.

Jeepster376 · 05-29-2004, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoretro

I believe Edelbrock carries Gasgacinch.

Ya, but they don't have the same can.

05-27-2004, 07:54 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Best sealer for engine gaskets? Need to change out a timing cover and I was wondering what is the best sealer for this, as well as the oil pan if necessary. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

05-27-2004, 07:59 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	air craft sealer ...come's in a little can with a brush,,,,,, best stuff on the market....and it's cheap....try it you will love it..... get it at your better auto parts store..... Last edited by rage'nrat638; 05-27-2004 at 08:01 PM.

05-27-2004, 08:18 PM	#3
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	I think this is the stuff rage'nrat638 is talking about. Good stuff! Attached Images __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

05-27-2004, 08:39 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	That's what I use or gasgasinch.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-28-2004, 11:32 AM	#6
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	We use this stuff on 35 million dollar gas turbines, so it has to be good. __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

05-28-2004, 10:32 AM	#5
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	If they don't have that, they may have the Permatex Super 300, which seems to me to be the same thing. Looks the same, smells the same, works the same, etc. Good thing we didn't step in it, huh. Both clean up easily with alcohol, and are not affected by gas, oil, or coolant.

05-28-2004, 12:27 PM	#7
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Thanks guys, the info is appreciated.

05-28-2004, 01:07 PM	#8
Jeepster376 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 269	I used to use that aviation sealer on everything, Now though I use a spray on copper sealer. Sprays like paint, sets up like contact cement, and it's loaded with copper. It glues your peices in place and makes assembly easy, and cleans off easy if you take it apart again. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 4x4 SWB

05-28-2004, 01:19 PM	#9
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	Go to you local honda dealer and pick up a tube of "Hondabond." Not kidding. This stuff is thick but lays out easily. It's the best there is. We use it on our race engines and they never leak. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

05-28-2004, 05:30 PM	#11
tomsC10R Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 281	I haven't replaced that many gaskets in my short time. But I've had good results using Permatex High Tack on intake manifolds around the intake ports and Permatex Ultra Black Silicone around the water pasages. __________________ Tom 1968 C10 LWB. 402 BB, Holley MPI, 700R4. 4wheel Hydroboost Disk Brakes.

05-28-2004, 07:36 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Jeepster I found mine at the local napa... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-28-2004, 09:42 PM	#14
motoretro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mid-MI Posts: 110	I believe Edelbrock carries Gasgacinch. I personally use Yamabond, Very nice to work with. Not a silicone product and goes a long way. motoretro __________________ motoretro 1972 Chevrolet Custom 10 Lwb www.esivart.com/ebay/truck.gif

05-29-2004, 12:59 AM	#15
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	I just plain high temp orange silocone Or the gray its supposed to be what all the Manufactuers are going to I tryed the gray the other day didnt seem any better than the gray but i havent seen what its like after its hardened.



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