Re: [T2] Permatex hylomar

[George Lyle <glyle@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 26 Dec 2008, Mike S wrote:

> At 06:52 PM 12/26/2008, Mike Soultanian wrote...
> >hylomar sealant... What are some uses for this sealant?  I'm always
> >looking to use the best stuff and everyone's always raving about this
> >so I'd appreciate some guidance on where this would be an appropriate
> >sealant.
>
> Hylomar is a non-hardening sealant (it gets thick and sticky), and
> works great for closely fitting parts. It's often used for sealing VW
> case halves. I use it on valve cover gaskets (only on the cover side -
> the side against the head gets a thin layer of grease). If you ever
> take the cover off an air flow meter, it works great for sealing it
> back up.

Here's a "how it works" bit:

http://www.hylomarblue.com/how%20it%20works.htm

The new product offering appears to be the real deal.  It isn't the "HPF"
product formally sold by Loctite/Permatex.  This is good news
for folks in the US as the only reliable source for the stuff seemed to be
at Harley boutiques.  Now a search for "permatex 85249" gets quite a few
hits including Amazon and Harbor Freight.

Uses are limited by one's imagination.  My Mexican engines came with
Hylomar on the center case seam and oil pump assembly.  I use it as a
gasket dressing.  It seals a bit like heavy grease except that it isn't
slippery and doesn't dissolve in oil or gasoline.

George

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