mickytrus Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Hello,,,, again...... My last head job I did..... I had thought that there would be a gasket for this surface I am about to mention......... NOT..... no gasket................ it is the 1.8L 91 loyale................... Here is the description so you can identify the mating surface that I am talking about.... the cam cover bolts to it..... then it bolts to the head.......... So the surface that I am wondering about is the surface that bolts to the head................(cambox to head) No gasket............................... How can I seal this surface........... can I make my own gasket........ what can I do here..... Need some tips and tricks.............. I know on the last head job(also my first[on a subie]) I spooged some permatex on that surface............. this offered very little results........... So what do you subie enthusiasts do ????? Thanks , Micky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdrt Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 if im not mistaken there is a little o-ring type gasket that should go around the cam holder piece . it would be on the side that bolts to the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 I've never heard of a gasket for this surface. ThreeBond 1215 is the recommended sealant for this, but that's almost impossible to find. I've been told by a bunch of mechanics to use Permatex anaerobic sealant, either the red kind or the grey kind. I used the red kind and it's worked great so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 You pretty much need it spotless to seal correctly, whichever method you use. For such an area, I like using 'Hondabond', a thick, RTV-like sealer from the manufacturer we all love to hate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svxpert Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 this is what i use: http://www.permatex.com/auto/autouh.asp?automotive=yes&f_call=get_item&item_no=22072 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 Yes, Permatex Ultra black, blue, gray, and copper are all excellent RTV's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickytrus Posted March 11, 2004 Author Share Posted March 11, 2004 Hey, THanks! Appreciate the tips........ I'll clean the surface with some isopropyl alcohol........... Can anyone reccomend a better surface cleaner............?????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 I used this: http://www.permatex.com/products/prodidx.asp?automotive=yes&f_call=get_item&item_no=81878 The ultra copper. I cleaned the surface with a spray can of brake clean, it evaps fast, and leaves a dry clean surface.... Make sure you use a TINY TINY bit on the surface...very very thin...i think i went overboard, and went too thick...and the cams had play in them, before the lobes touched the cam followers, and they just rattled loosely...so make ONE really good THIN coat, and call it done. Let it set up for 12/24 hours, and then bolt it on. Make sure to use some of that to hold the oring in place too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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