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klicker · 04-01-2017, 06:04 PM

I'm assembling my torque-tube to banjo, etc. I have paper gaskets. Should I use any additional sealer on the gasket (also torque-tube to transmission), or just the dry paper?

Thanks

TJ · 04-01-2017, 06:24 PM

I've always used the old non-hardening Permatex.

Lawson Cox · 04-01-2017, 08:43 PM

I slather chassis lube on the gaskets and tighten away.

GB SISSON · 04-01-2017, 08:51 PM

I have been doing TJ on one side of the gaskets and Lawson on the other, depending on the surface and which side would be ok to adhere to. For instance, intake manifold it's ok if it sticks to the manifold, so I permatex that side. Grease on the block side. Something other than just dry makes me sleep better at night.

Jack E/NJ · 04-01-2017, 08:57 PM

Chassis lube or wheeling bearing grease on all 4 surfaces for all gaskets (except exhaust) Jack E/NJ

klicker · 04-01-2017, 08:59 PM

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Thanks for the input, non-hardening permatex (at least on the banko to tt)

Talkwrench · 04-02-2017, 06:41 AM

I used permatex non hardening..

SofaKing · 04-02-2017, 08:27 AM

I like YamaBond#4, available at Yamaha dealer 10-12$.

JM 35 Sedan · 04-02-2017, 09:05 AM

I stopped using gasket sealers in most applications years ago after spending an ungodly amount of time trying to scrape all of that crap off mating surfaces. What I do now is make sure mating surfaces are very clean, flat and free of any nicks, scrapes or dings, then lightly coat those surfaces, and both sides of the gaskets with a chassis lube type grease, then bolt it together. The initial preparation of mating surfaces is a key factor in achieving a good seal.
I rebuilt the rear in my avatar 35 fordor last May using this procedure and it is dry as a bone on all exterior surfaces today.

04-01-2017, 06:04 PM	#1
klicker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 311	gasket sealers I'm assembling my torque-tube to banjo, etc. I have paper gaskets. Should I use any additional sealer on the gasket (also torque-tube to transmission), or just the dry paper? Thanks

04-01-2017, 06:24 PM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: gasket sealers I've always used the old non-hardening Permatex.

04-01-2017, 08:43 PM	#3
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: gasket sealers I slather chassis lube on the gaskets and tighten away. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

04-01-2017, 08:57 PM	#5
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: gasket sealers Chassis lube or wheeling bearing grease on all 4 surfaces for all gaskets (except exhaust) Jack E/NJ

04-01-2017, 08:59 PM	#6
klicker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 311	Re: gasket sealers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the input, non-hardening permatex (at least on the banko to tt)

04-01-2017, 08:51 PM	#4
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,929	Re: gasket sealers I have been doing TJ on one side of the gaskets and Lawson on the other, depending on the surface and which side would be ok to adhere to. For instance, intake manifold it's ok if it sticks to the manifold, so I permatex that side. Grease on the block side. Something other than just dry makes me sleep better at night. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

04-02-2017, 06:41 AM	#7
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: gasket sealers I used permatex non hardening.. __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

04-02-2017, 08:27 AM	#8
SofaKing Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 756	Re: gasket sealers I like YamaBond#4, available at Yamaha dealer 10-12$.

04-02-2017, 09:05 AM	#9
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: gasket sealers I stopped using gasket sealers in most applications years ago after spending an ungodly amount of time trying to scrape all of that crap off mating surfaces. What I do now is make sure mating surfaces are very clean, flat and free of any nicks, scrapes or dings, then lightly coat those surfaces, and both sides of the gaskets with a chassis lube type grease, then bolt it together. The initial preparation of mating surfaces is a key factor in achieving a good seal. I rebuilt the rear in my avatar 35 fordor last May using this procedure and it is dry as a bone on all exterior surfaces today. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*