Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: TD5 Coolant Gasket - Re-use with sealant

  1. 30th December 2015, 11:21 AM #1
    5teve
    5teve is offline Wizard
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    kinross, Perth, WA
    Posts
    1,573
    Total Downloaded
    0

    TD5 Coolant Gasket - Re-use with sealant

    Hi Guys

    Had to remove 3x broken exhaust manifold studs and in the process had to remove the coolant outlet and gasket - nowhere in perth stock this item (LVJ000010), and Rovacraft are closed. Can I reuse the gasket with some sealant in its place? We are doing a 2000+km trip shortly after new year so need it to hold for that..

    Any thoughts?

    Thanks

    Steve
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 30th December 2015, 12:12 PM #2
    Rok_Dr's Avatar
    Rok_Dr
    Rok_Dr is offline Wizard
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Perth WA 6149
    Posts
    1,308
    Total Downloaded
    0
    At a pinch yes, if the gasket is still in reasonable nick, but I'd be keeping a close eye on it during the trip. Just choose sealant/gasket goo appropriate to fluid you are sealing.

    I did the same on the jag the other week with an air inlet gasket, when replacing a throttle spindle bush. Used Permtex #3 aviation gasket goo.

    Cheers

    Steve
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 30th December 2015, 11:08 PM #3
    DazzaTD5's Avatar
    DazzaTD5
    DazzaTD5 is offline ChatterBox Vendor
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Perth Western Australia
    Posts
    2,638
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Using sealant is perfectly acceptable, run a file over the face of it to ensure its flat, its often the actual outlet thats failing due to corrosion, so if its in good condition it will be fine.

    Regards
    Daz
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Extractor Tool issues | Rear sag - suggestions? »

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Search AULRO.com ONLY!
 Search All the Web!