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Post by TCTrev » Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:56 am

hi can any body recommend a good rocker box gasket sealant thanks

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Re: sealant

Post by Steve Simmons » Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:54 am

I use Permatex Right Stuff on just about everything. They sell a 1 minute and 60 minute type, but I don't notice a lot of difference between them as far as applying. You can buy it in an aerosol dispenser that makes it really easy to apply, and lasts just about forever before drying out, unlike the regular tubes.

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Re: sealant

Post by Tom Lange, MGT Repair » Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:33 am

It's usually the gasket that is the problem, not the sealant - it is very hard to get a cork gasket to seal properly. See mgtrepair.net for the preferred silicone rubber gasket that does NOT leak.

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Re: sealant

Post by Duncan M » Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:06 pm

Hylomar universal blue or equivalent non hardening Permatex gasket dressing (85420) is about as good as it gets for paper or cork gaskets. If that does not work, then you should try Tom's gaskets.

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