cornish rattler

Well-Known Member

• May 19, 2016

• #1

Hi guys
For rebuilding a disco 200tdi engine can i use normal every day silicone or does it have to be for engines as in the past i have used RED Hemertite for sumps, timing case-block and flywheel housing-block but the Haynes book is saying RTV silicone.

Also when i removed the ladder frame and sump there was no gaskets used but what looks like silicone, i have just received a bottom end gasket set but i don't see a sump or ladder frame gasket, should there be or are these gaskets separate items or do they just use silicone

 

flat

Well-Known Member

• May 19, 2016

• #2

RTV only

 

flat

Well-Known Member

• May 19, 2016

• #3

IIRC i just did my ladder frame with RTV

 

cornish rattler

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• May 19, 2016

• #4

Nice one i am hopeing to have it all built up this weekend and fitted next weekend all being well

 

flat

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• May 19, 2016

• #5

check with someone more knowledgeable than me that RTV is right for the ladder frame, as i cant remember exactly

 

Flossie

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• May 19, 2016

• #6

flat said:

c hiheck with someone more knowledgeable than me that RTV is right for the ladder frame, as i cant remember exactly

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Yes, same for both.

 

flat

Well-Known Member

• May 19, 2016

• #7

cheers, when i thought about it i couldnt remember if it was the ladder frame or back of the block that i used RTV, or both. Cheers flos

 

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satchmolips

Active Member

• May 20, 2016

• #8

So out of interest what RTV are you using and from where please?

 

Flossie

Well-Known Member

• May 20, 2016

• #9

Any automotive shop sells it but I got mine from my local LR Indy in a grease gun sized cartridge because it was cheaper but I had loads left over so I filled a few gaps in my garage roof with the remainder.

 

wammers

No longer with us, RIP

Donater

• May 20, 2016

• #10

For information. RTV means "Room temperature vulcanisation". RTV silicone is cured when exposed to moist air and gives off a odour similar to that of Vinegar when curing.