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Which Permatex gasket prep should I use on the timing cover and water pump paper fiber gaskets? I've read all kinds of recommendations on various sights. I want to start some assembly on my 95 and the timing cover and oil pan are starting point today.
The timing cover does have some light gouges where I was too aggressive with the wire wheel but I think with a sealant and gasket, it will be fine. Procedure is to clean the contact area on the block and cover with alcohol, coat the those surfaces with lite application of the sealant, coat the gasket on each side, allow to set up for a few minutes, then assemble.
I'm pretty sure the timing cover was leaking before this teardown. Just trying to ad some insurance to avoid any possible issues.
I've used both the Permatex 'Form a Gasket' as well as the BLUE (silicone) gasket stuff. The latter is what I use regularly with excellent results and the ability to easily re-enter at a later date.
A bead or smear on both sides of the gasket or the metal parts surface will suffice. But, putting the (blue) sealant onto the gasketwill assist in holding the gasket in place as you align the parts to the bolt holes.
The blue stuff has worked for me over the many years very well as an oil barrier on pan gaskets and timing chain covers, etc.
I've used both the Permatex 'Form a Gasket' as well as the BLUE (silicone) gasket stuff. The latter is what I use regularly with excellent results and the ability to easily re-enter at a later date.
A bead or smear on both sides of the gasket or the metal parts surface will suffice. But, putting the (blue) sealant onto the gasketwill assist in holding the gasket in place as you align the parts to the bolt holes.
The blue stuff has worked for me over the many years very well as an oil barrier on pan gaskets and timing chain covers, etc.
So what you're saying then is that if you put the compound on the hard parts instead of the gasket, the gasket won't stick to the same hard part when you apply it?
I prefer the permatex black. It is oil resistant. On yours I would lightly smear the black on the parts that are gouged. Let it cure. Then apply normally to both sides of the gasket. Not too much just a thin bead, let it set up for a few minutes, tighten slowly and evenly.
Any of the commercial gasket sealers will work. The trick is to make sure everything is clean and straight. The gaskets alone should be enough, but a little insurance doesn't hurt.
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Which gasket prep to use?
