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Old 01-31-2010, 01:25 PM
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Yep -- Basically their stuff is one size fits all - and it really fits nothing - which would include their block dipsticks.

Having said that --- Use black high temp gasket maker/sealant.... not clear "SILLY-CONE" that you'd use to do your windows on your house...

Make sure both parts are clean clean clean clean - which means to me - use brake cleaner and a clean paper towel - a couple of times - put the O rings back on and squeeze your sealant on.

The reason I do not use "silly-cone" == when you think about Silicone - it's a LUBRICANT - and what you're really trying to do is to "glue"/"seal" two surfaces together.... not make them slick... silicone is pliable but needs to be mixed with some gluey stuff to make it a sealant for our uses... Thus the RTV stuff...

Maybe someone can add to my we bit o knowledge -- 'cause sometimes (most?) I get it all wrong... and I'm not above being schooled!

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