[s-cars] Gasket sealant?

[Huw Powell]

> What is the collective list wisdom and consensus on using gasket sealants  
> when assembling an engine?
> This is directed to a WX 10V, mainly concerning oil pan, and the front and  
> rear main seal carriers.
> Use it (and which one/what type) or let the gaskets do their job  solo?

I don't have huge experience building engines, but I have certainly 
taken a few things apart and put them back together.  I have always 
trusted the specified gasket to do its job, and not been disappointed, 
including having to use two oil pan gaskets to install the 20v windage 
tray on a 10v engine.

Of course, you need clean surfaces and careful attention to torque specs.

(one exception here would be if you had a cork cam cover gasket.  only 
the rubber ones don't leak)

-- 
Huw Powell

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