darren f Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 Probably a bloody stupid question, but I searched the archives and nobody gave a definitive answer. What has everbody been using as the marvellous silicone sealant which the assembly guide advises me to use 'sparingly' in all manner of places? Is there an automotive product which is ideal (if so, where from) or does the DIY stuff suffice? (Probably no on the latter, I note the sealing plate on the bottom of the bell-husing oil tank is sealed with the stuff *eek*- I wouldnt be happy relying on bath sealant holding in my precious engine oil) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordy Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 the stuff on the engine is prolly silicon RTV. A legitimate automotive product. Not sure about the rest of the car though. Prolly bath sealant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Grundy Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 Whatever you do Darren dont use the domestic silicone that you get from B&Q etc. It has properties in it that cause corrosion. Halfords sell the small tubes , but a proper Automotive parts supplier will be able to supply. FWIW you wont need as much as you initially think. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Woods Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 Darren - seconded re the domestic stuff, its corrosive. APEC on Whiffler Road in Norwich should be able to sell you some - if you dont know where it is Whiffler Road joins the Norwich Ring Road opposite the Asda Petrol station entrance by the Hotel Norwich (not the little estate by the Asda main entrance) map here Nick P8MRA - The green one with red wings. Which is now bent ☹️ 🙆🏻 ☹️ 🙆🏻 ☹️ 🙆🏻 ☹️ 🙆🏻 ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonP Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 Hi, Don't worry about the oil tank ..it (should!) have an O ring too. Silicone is just for belt and braces! Eliseless and Se7ening again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren f Posted October 14, 2002 Author Share Posted October 14, 2002 Nick, Nice one cheers- any idea what I should ask for, just 'automotive silicone' or is there a trade name? JonP, You've got me worried now- I have no O-Ring (....oooer), only an ali plate and four cap-head screws (which incidently seem very prone to thread-binding in the bell-housing threads... eek ). Have I been supplied with a duff bell-housing? 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Woods Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 Sorry Darren but no idea, I saw some on the shelf when buying the wrong colour green for my car but thats about it. They are pretty good through and should be able to advise you. Nick P8MRA - The green one with red wings. Which is now bent ☹️ 🙆🏻 ☹️ 🙆🏻 ☹️ 🙆🏻 ☹️ 🙆🏻 ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 They changed the design. Used to be O-ring, now it is silicone only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Grundy Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 Darren It is simply called Automotive silicone sealant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puremalt Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 I only looked at this thread as I thought it had something to do with breasts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren f Posted October 15, 2002 Author Share Posted October 15, 2002 Didn't see them on the options list.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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