Which RTV?

satchmolips · Jan 2, 2015

Will soon be taking off the timing belt housing to fix a leak (right back to engine). Want to make a good job of the seal around the back of water pump and by the ladder rack. Which RTV would you recommend please. In the past I have used the old blue hylomar for anything to do with water and red for the rest, but on various posts folks seem to use a black one for everything!

Hairball · Jan 2, 2015

I used tiger seal when I redone the water pump and housing i.e. P gasket .. Been over 18 months and no leaks . It's also cured leaks round window frame and the joint between the top and bottom tub

sp00k · Jan 2, 2015

I used blue hylomar for mine all around the timing cover and lightly on each side of the water pump gasket. No leaks and easy to clean it off.

Locky1978 · Jan 2, 2015

I've tried a lot of sealants in the past and my three favorites are Dirko or Locktite 5910 which is a little pricey but comes in a very handy self dispensing bottle both give more f an adhesive type seal. Blue Hylomar always seems to do well with paper gaskets.

lynall · Jan 3, 2015

Blue hylomar is really good stuff, very light coat on every surface, ie gasket and the face that side of the gasket is going to touch.

Marmaduke · Jan 3, 2015

I usually use this

Can't find my Hylomar and I only bought it a few days ago:frusty:

Which RTV?

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