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Old 09-08-2010, 10:23 AM
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Default Sealing tranny case, RTV sealant?

My tranny case seal is busted, so I was going to take it apart and re-seal it. ATM I don't have any honda-bond just some RTV sealant. Would this work or should I just go get a tube of honda-bond?
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it will work
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If it does work, you saved yourself a couple bucks.

If it doesn't work, you now need to drop the tranny again and do it all over.

I've never bothered using an alternative where Honda-Bond was called for, so I can't comment on how well other RTV sealants work.
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If you don't have Honda-Bond, at the very least use the Permatex Ultra-Gray RTV.
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Alright, I've got the black RTV sealant.. Don't really know if it makes a difference. Any other opinions? If worse comes to worse I'll just get some tomorrow since I work 1 exit down from the dealer. Appreciate the input so far.
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Originally Posted by madjap
If you don't have Honda-Bond, at the very least use the Permatex Ultra-Gray RTV.
I would have to agree
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Default Re: Sealing tranny case, RTV sealant?

i used 'ultra-gray' almost a year ago when i replaced my ISB. still clean and dry, no trouble.

i think black RTV has a stronger bond than gray, it may be a pain if you ever have to open it again.
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