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The Right Stuff sealer
« on: May 01 2012, 11:21:54 AM »
If one uses this stuff to install a valve cover, how hard is it to remove the cover later down the line?
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Re: The Right Stuff sealer
« Reply #1 on: May 01 2012, 11:30:06 AM »
On cast valve covers it's no problem. On punched out tin like old sbc's it's a bitch without bending the cover.
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Re: The Right Stuff sealer
« Reply #2 on: May 01 2012, 02:42:40 PM »
You'll need a chisel to remove it...   and probably break a cast cover doing it.

That's the stuff I use on my oil pan instead of pan gaskets. (and still have to tighten up the pickup clearance)
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Re: The Right Stuff sealer
« Reply #3 on: May 01 2012, 05:20:14 PM »
Post this on TB's.com.. The former owner did an in depth study of silicone products  :rock: :player:

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Re: The Right Stuff sealer
« Reply #4 on: May 01 2012, 05:49:27 PM »
LOL

that food coloring makes all the difference
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Re: The Right Stuff sealer
« Reply #5 on: May 01 2012, 07:15:23 PM »
I have used 3m window urethane  08609...

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Re: The Right Stuff sealer
« Reply #6 on: May 01 2012, 07:26:16 PM »
I have used 3m window urethane  08609...

for valve covers?

I tossed valve covers out in the generic sense as I wondered how easy it was to separate components mated with the Stuff
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Re: The Right Stuff sealer
« Reply #7 on: May 01 2012, 07:30:47 PM »
Is that kind of sealant needed? What's wrong with good gaskets and silicone?
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Re: The Right Stuff sealer
« Reply #8 on: May 01 2012, 08:45:18 PM »
I have used 3m window urethane  08609...

for valve covers?

I tossed valve covers out in the generic sense as I wondered how easy it was to separate components mated with the Stuff

had the Buick Motorsports valve covers and could never get them to seal with gaskets and sealer...so I applied what I had on hand at it worked fine...no leaks...

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Re: The Right Stuff sealer
« Reply #9 on: May 02 2012, 08:38:34 AM »
Sean sealed up all the cracks in his beer mug with that stuff :icon_eyes:
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Re: The Right Stuff sealer
« Reply #10 on: May 02 2012, 12:34:17 PM »
Here's what I used to seal the turbo drainback flange (plus gasket) with my recent re&re. http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_sealants/auto_Permatex_Form-A-Gasket_No_2_Sealant.htm

It stays "gummy" or soft.

I also used it to seal the fittings/pipe for my natural gas BBQ hook-up.
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