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Posted by: DarrenG Jul 16 2008, 09:37 AM

Does anyone know if coppercoat can be used instead of a gasket when installing the oil pump?

Thanks

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Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jul 16 2008, 09:50 AM

Why? You "going paperless"? The Cap'n

Posted by: DarrenG Jul 16 2008, 10:29 AM

QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jul 16 2008, 10:50 AM)

Why? You "going paperless"? The Cap'n

I have the engine apart and the paper gasket broke. I have coppercoat and using it would save me shipping time waiting on the new gasket.

Posted by: dbgriffith75 Jul 16 2008, 10:50 AM

I'm not sure what "coppercoat" is, but if it's similar to high temp goop, you should be OK. The oil pump fits pretty snugly into the crankcase and there's not much room for oil to leak out. As long as you give it proper time (I think 8 hours is reccommended, but I always give it 24) to set up and seal, it shouldn't be a problem.

Posted by: DarrenG Jul 16 2008, 10:57 AM

QUOTE(dbgriffith75 @ Jul 16 2008, 11:50 AM)

I'm not sure what "coppercoat" is, but if it's similar to high temp goop, you should be OK. The oil pump fits pretty snugly into the crankcase and there's not much room for oil to leak out. As long as you give it proper time (I think 8 hours is reccommended, but I always give it 24) to set up and seal, it shouldn't be a problem.

It's high temp goop with copper flakes in it to fill small imperfections. really messy. I'll run with it.

Thanks

Posted by: McMark Jul 17 2008, 12:33 AM

Loctite 518 (the red stuff) is great with the pressures involved. I learned the hard way, and I won't use anything else now.

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