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| Copper Sprayin' the Head Gasket; Permatex copper Spray | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: May 13 2011, 11:49 AM (818 Views) | |
| SkyAir | May 13 2011, 11:49 AM Post #1 |
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I bought the evergreen gasket package and picked up some Permatex copper spray from AutoZone. The Head gasket appears to have a black coating on it and I am wondering if I need the copper spray? Seems there is a concern about using this stuff on aluminum & since the gasket is coated already there may be a reason for not using it- |
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| mcmancuso | May 13 2011, 11:53 AM Post #2 |
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I used it with no problems on my head gasket. Personally I feel that it helps seal the oil and water passageways better than just compression alone. |
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| SkyAir | May 13 2011, 12:07 PM Post #3 |
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How many coats did you spray? I would suspect both sides? How long to dry? |
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| mcmancuso | May 13 2011, 12:33 PM Post #4 |
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both sides, just until it was uniformly copper colored (maybe 2 thin coats) you don't have to wait to dry, it gets tacky almost immediately, and will stay that way.
Edited by mcmancuso, May 13 2011, 12:34 PM.
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| starscream5000 | May 13 2011, 12:38 PM Post #5 |
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Got 70 MPG?
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You want to install it while tacky. |
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| mcmancuso | May 13 2011, 12:45 PM Post #6 |
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yep
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| SkyAir | May 18 2011, 10:36 PM Post #7 |
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Is the copper stuff acceptable for all the gaskets? Waterpump, thermostat, etc.? Will it cause huge problems trying to remove it next time? |
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