Galaxy_Stranger

What's better - a seal made for what you're working on, (such as the differential), or sealing things up with silicone when you're done?

One of my co-workers said he had problems with silicone reliability. This was years ago and I was curious of the pros and cons of each.

Paul Bell

iTrader: (9)

A paper gasket hit with some high tack works for me.

Rubber or cork gaskets can squeeze out over time. Just silicone is just a mess.

Victor Reinz makes a Tuff-Cork gasket that's cork bonded onto both sides of a steel core. I use it in any application that I can. Brilliant idea, all gaskets should be like these.

Galaxy_Stranger

Thanks!

Has anyone heard of this product? I saw it mentioned on-line: http://www.permatex.com/products/our...he-right-stuff

eseibel67

iTrader: (10)

If there is a rubber gasket available, I will always use that. I like rubber because it seals well and it's re-useable. Modern cars don't use cork or paper gaskets, it's no co-incidence that cars don't leak as badly as they used to.

Silicone schmutz is sometimes necessary where no gasket is available, or where a corner meets, or when the old parts are pitted. In those cases, that Permatex is a good product.

Galaxy_Stranger

I see - thanks!