markb_s1

Afternoon all,

Whilst the engine's out my car I need to replace the rhs cam cover gasket as well, as it's been leaking oil onto the exhaust.





Unfortunately I've bought the gasket for the wrong side, but when i took the cover off earleir to have a preliminary look, there was a load of red coloured stuff all in there as well... presumably some kind of sealant.
Is this strictly necessary when refitting these, or should i just scrape it off before i fit the replacement on tuesday night?

If it is necessary, what is it and where do i get it?

thanks,

Mark.

chasey

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I always use tiger seal adhesive, then let it cure for 12hrs before starting engine. Nothing worse than putting engine back in to find it leaking oil

KAS35RSTI

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The sealant was porbably used to make sure the gasket sits properly on the cover instead of getting crushed when putting it together.

The Rig

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This is the stuff im using when i do mine

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165691

P1Drifter

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those early engines leak for a past time from there, new genuine gasket and use something like this http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...k&iozone=PDPz1

markb_s1

thanks guys... they both look very similar other than the temperature range, so presumably it wouldn't do any harm to go for the "hotter" of the two?

Or should I definitely choose one over the other?

confused!

dan2926

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Yep definately use sealer mate .

Just rebuilt my engine and re-fitted it and its leaking from that very same place

Didnt think i would need it as i fitted all brand new seals when building.

Hos Hosslehoff

I used threebond. Pricey but worth it

markb_s1

thanks folks.
local motor factors didn't have anythign suitable, and halfords only have either the black on above or a clear one, so i guess i'll go for the black one, unless anyone has any reason that I shouldn't? I'm still a bit concerned about the specified temperature range being enough or not...

P1Drifter

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i used the black one i pointed a link to mate, rocker covers, sump, oil pump, etc all fine no problems

markb_s1

cool. thanks folks. got the sealant so will be doing it tomorrow night prior to hopefully refitting the engine on sunday

The Rig

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well,what a bitch of a job that was !!

on a 95 WRX,having to remove tha irbox etc,not a problem,but, that last bolt, where it generally leaks from, what a pain !!!

in the end,i had to cut a 1/4" drive size 10 socket down on each end to make it fit between what i think is the front subframe and the bolt itself, i tired using a spanner but it was very tight,wouldnt budge !

done it all now,used the copper 350 C sealant,letting it all cure before i start it so fingers crossed,there is sealant spewed out a little so hopefully that will fill any holes/gaps the new seal (genuine) has

markb_s1

piece of cake... took me 45 minutes.. although the engine was out the car