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[mk=john]

Hi
I am just double checking about this.

I am about to install the gearbox onto my engine (850cc). Is the recommended method to run grease along the gaskets which go between the engine/gearbox, and engine/transfer case?

I guess if that if RTV was used I would never be able to get them apart in the future.

I think that RTV on the half moon seal at the camshaft end cant hurt?
Cheers

[Jordie]

i normally use grease to stop them moving yeah.

[Guess-Works.com]

correct, don't use RTV on any gasket, run a beed of RTV around the front main cap and then sit the 1/2 moon seal on it, run a similar bead of RTV around the mating face on the gearbox.

Using grease on the gasket does not clog the gasket up, it is a porous material which will use the grease and oil from the transmission to provide a fluid tight seal, like corking if you're a boat builder...

[Ethel]

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silicone on the C seal will be fine, just be careful any excess can't block any oilways

[mk=john]

Great

Also, is using Hylomar Blue gasket sealant on the half moon rubber seal OK? Or must it be RTV?

Edited by mk=john, 03 December 2011 - 10:40 AM.

[Ethel]

RTV will be better, it sets.

[firefox]

I used a Hylomar sandwich on the gasket and rtv around the seal, hylomar does not set and will allow you to dismantle