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> push rod seals, do I use permatex?
joeav8tor
post Mar 29 2005, 08:23 PM
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hi guys,
I have dropped my engine to do some preventative maintenance...I am going to install some push rod tube seals...do I use permatex on them...also got some valve cover gaskets...do I use it on them?
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post Mar 29 2005, 08:32 PM
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vaseline or anti seaze on the push rod seals. NEVER use any kind of "sealant" on them, they need to be able to move. As you install them turn them and once seated rotate them a little to make sure the seals seat properly. Permatex can be used on the valve covers but shouldn't be necessary. (I use RTV) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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joeav8tor   push rod seals   Mar 29 2005, 08:23 PM
scotty b   vaseline or anti seaze on the push rod seals. NEVE...   Mar 29 2005, 08:32 PM
Jake Raby     Mar 29 2005, 08:53 PM
scotty b   I will bow to YOUR knowledge. ...   Mar 29 2005, 09:15 PM
Jake Raby   Loctite 565. Its available at my store. It's ...   Mar 29 2005, 09:24 PM
beemie96   Is there a particular kind of Permatex to use? Or...   May 21 2005, 04:33 PM
Cap'n Krusty   Jake and I disagree here. Pretty rare when we do,...   May 21 2005, 04:41 PM

 

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