[DeTomaso] Oil Pan gasket install

[asajay at asajay.com]

Non-hardening, most definitely.
Asa Jay


Quoting John Maffeo <johnmaffeo1 at yahoo.com>:

> So, is there a preference to one over the other?
>
>   thanx,
>
>   John
>
> NSakulen at aol.com wrote:
>         The diff is Hardening and Non Hardening
>   I think the only difference is in the tube size.  I think A is the
> bigger tube, B is the smaller.
>
> Checking out the web site, I don't see B anymore.  I guess I'm using 2A:
> http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_sealants/auto_Permatex_Form-A-Gasket_No_2_Sealant.htm
>
> Asa Jay
>
>
>
> Quoting John Maffeo <johnmaffeo1 at yahoo.com>:
>
>> thanks asajay
>>
>>   what's the difference between 2A and 2B? I'm asking because
>> someone else recommended 2A.
>>
>>   thanx,
>>
>>   John
>>
>> asajay at asajay.com wrote:
>>   Hi John
>>
>> I always use Form-a-Gasket 2B, (black gorilla pucky). I spread a very
>> thin layer (almost invisible) along the entire gasket. I then use a
>> little bit more in the corners when assembling.
>>
>> It's not RTV, so it's O2 sensor safe. It doesn't harden the same way
>> rtv does or some of those other sealers. I've also found it makes it
>> pretty easy to remove the pan later as well.
>>
>> So, there's one opinion for you.
>>
>> Asa Jay
>> btw, you need to take some photos and send them around. :)
>>
>> Quoting John Maffeo :
>>
>>> I'm in the process of installing my Armando oil pan and was
>>> wondering if there were any tips to installing the gasket. Should I
>>> use gasket sealer\maker in the corners? If so, what kind works best?
>>> The engine is out of the car and in a stand.
>>>
>>> thanks in advance for your help.
>>>
>>> John Maffeo
>>> #2647
>>>
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