Replacing head gasket. Do I need any type of sealant?
06-23-2003, 04:32 PM
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Replacing head gasket. Do I need any type of sealant?
I'm putting a dx head on a 95 cx and I'm using an ex head gasket. Do I need any other sealant on that gasket when I install? Thanks.
06-23-2003, 04:57 PM
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Re: Replacing head gasket. Do I need any type of sealant? (civicmatt)
When i did my head gasket, used copper gasket spray. Seemed to work good, havent run car yet though 
Just fills in so you have a better seal.
Just fills in so you have a better seal.
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Re: Replacing head gasket. Do I need any type of sealant? (MLogan)
can i ask why you are using the ex head gasket? arent the water passages different for the vtec block? also, use RTV on the valve cover gasket in the corners
06-23-2003, 06:35 PM
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Re: Replacing head gasket. Do I need any type of sealant? (civicmatt)
Josh, the motor I got from you was trashed after I took it apart to figure out how a motor works. The head was shot. How's your tranny?
I thought I could use an ex gasket on a dx/cx block I'll double check.
RTV, not honda bond?
I thought I could use an ex gasket on a dx/cx block I'll double check.
RTV, not honda bond?
06-23-2003, 07:24 PM
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Re: Replacing head gasket. Do I need any type of sealant? (MLogan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MLogan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When i did my head gasket, used copper gasket spray. Seemed to work good, havent run car yet though
Just fills in so you have a better seal.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Is copper spray pretty common? Do they carry that at normal parts stores?
Just fills in so you have a better seal.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Is copper spray pretty common? Do they carry that at normal parts stores?
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Re: Replacing head gasket. Do I need any type of sealant? (Trial User)
Should I bolt down the head without any sealant? How about the intake manifold gasket? Any sealant there? Thanks.
06-24-2003, 02:53 PM
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i didnt use any sealant for either when i put my mini me on, of course it didnt work, so i cant tell you if this is how its supposed to be done. BTW it didnt work becuase of valve adjustment, not becuase i didnt use sealant
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Re: (jaxle)
dont use any sealant on headgaskets,intake maifold gaskets
there not made for it, use rtv,hondabond on rubber gaskets like valve covers,cam plugs,oilpans
there not made for it, use rtv,hondabond on rubber gaskets like valve covers,cam plugs,oilpans
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