gasket + sealant

1. marrygold Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 330

   #1 10th February 2011, 19:55

   Im doing a H/G and i it has been advised to me that i put some sealant
   on the block face under the gasket (blue stuff),im not to keen on the idea
   and i would welcome anyones opinion ,thanks
2. citroen_saxo_vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2006 Norwich Posts: 2823 Vectra sri 2.6 v6

   #2 10th February 2011, 20:09

   Blue hylimar? dont know if thats how you spell it? I wouldnt bother, i never have done.
3. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #3 10th February 2011, 20:15

   small smear of hylomar round the oil feed at the front corner of the gasket, and i mean small,not a great dollop, as thats the usual cause of leaks. Rest of gasket should be fitted dry
4. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

   #4 10th February 2011, 20:18

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mandyslover70 small smear of hylomar round the oil feed at the front corner of the gasket,

   on top or underneath?
5. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #5 10th February 2011, 20:30

   i'd put a smear either side of the gasket, sadly loads of people seem to think more is better,until it bungs oilways up and naffs the engine.
6. Tyanu888 Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Malta Posts: 144 Citroen Saxo VTS (hill climb racer), Citroen AX Gt

   #6 11th February 2011, 20:38

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mandyslover70 small smear of hylomar round the oil feed at the front corner of the gasket, and i mean small,not a great dollop, as thats the usual cause of leaks. Rest of gasket should be fitted dry

   I agree, but i dont use hylomar! I use Wurth gasket sealer! Just a bit round the oil oil feed side! the rest i leave untouched, it self seals with the heat! But use a good quality gasket! I use Payen gaskets! They never fail! Trust me, experience talks here!
7. Tyanu888 Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Malta Posts: 144 Citroen Saxo VTS (hill climb racer), Citroen AX Gt

   #7 11th February 2011, 20:40

   place the gasket in place, then put the bit of sealer on the gasket! Just a thin film! nothing much!
8. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #8 11th February 2011, 20:45

   Hylomar is more then good enough lol, it was developed by Hunting for use by Rolls Royce for use in aero engines, let alone a Saxo engine lol. As for Payen gaskets, a big YES the only ones to use for longevity.
9. marrygold Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 330

   #9 11th February 2011, 21:15

   Can somone please help me find a payen H/G, i dont know were to look.
   thanks
10. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

    #10 11th February 2011, 21:17

    ask local motor factors
11. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

    #11 11th February 2011, 21:20

    andrew page motor factors stock them mate.
12. marrygold Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 330

    #12 11th February 2011, 21:35

    thanks badford.