I've had the same success with Hylomar, unfortunately Permatex has dropped
it from their line. I'm rationing my last tube carefully. Hylomar can
apparently still be had from these guys:
http://www.valcocp.com/catalog_category.aspx?cat_id=9
But I recall someone reporting (on this list maybe?) that this isn't the
same as what Permatex had been distributing. Perhaps someone can report? I
dread being without Hylomar.
Darrell Ramsey
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the gasket to the cover. When installing the cover on the head, I run a
*thin* line of Hylomar around the head on the gasket surface. When the
valve cover is tightened the Hylomar spreads under the gasket. Never
leaks a drop of oil, even though I use the OEM style cork gasket.
With this arrangement the gasket lasts indefinitely as it always
releases nicely from the head and it never falls off the cover, gets
twisted or pinched, etc. The Hylomar never sets, resists oil and gas,
and gaskets never stick to the engine. Makes disassembly and reassembly
a snap. It is expensive, however (you knew there had to be a catch).
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