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gaskets vs rtv
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Posted by sgt bull on January 24, 2006 at 21:03:43 from (65.73.245.168):
I know this may be a subject of controversy, but I'll broach it anyway.....when I started restoring tractors about 20 yrs ago, I thought rtv silicone was the greatest thing where clearance gaskets weren't used...then I was told that it was prone to coming apart inside and getting into oil passages and causing mayhem....so I quit using it and swore by gaskets for the next 19 yrs. Well, I get tired of new gaskets w/ sealer still seeping oil after a few yrs, and began considering the fact that most automotive manufacturers us RTV all over the place...So, I've gone back to it, just being very judicious in its application....I've coated a few gaskets w/ it as a sealer with good luck and I've even used it where there are steel shims, instead of gaskets, after adding a few shims to make up for the missing gaskets....Now, I'm finding that things that eventually began seeping w/ gaskets are remaining nice and clean and seep free...I'm thinking that's a good thing......Additionally, it makes reassembly a lot easier when you don't have to custom make gaskets or buy expensive dealer sets..what is your opinions on using silicone as a sealant or in lieu of a gasket entirely where you can?
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