[KoolBreeze]

This is not really a ATV related question, but I figured you guys would have a lot of experience with Hondabond HT. I'm thinking about using it with an oil pan gasket on a car as a substitute for spec'ed Three Bond 1209, just in 4 small spots where there are seams in the block's sealing surface. Think it would be good for that purpose or am I better off with something like Permatex Ultra RTV? Also what's the deal with the "effective" temp range of +75 to +600 degrees on it? Surely it hold up at temps less than 75 degrees?

 

[mrbb]

I guess it should work OK
but is it really worth the gamble?

 

[KoolBreeze]

I guess it should work OK
but is it really worth the gamble?

Well not really wanting to gamble, just want the best stuff for the job so I don’t have to redo it. At the same time i’d have to order spec’ed stuff and it would be next week before I could get it.

 

[mrbb]

since your saying for a oil pan, , if it was me and din;t want to use what they call for, I think I would us the RTV that is designs for heavy oil use

this, sold at wally worlds too!, or mine carry it

Permatex® Ultra Black® Maximum Oil Resistance RTV Silicone Gasket Maker

https://www.permatex.com/products/g...m-oil-resistance-rtv-silicone-gasket-maker-4/

 

[SlammedRanger]

I would use the oil pan rtv stuff. Or a product called "the right stuff". My engine builder uses "the right stuff" on eveything and he builds motors that make many many passes down tracks of all kinds.

 

[KoolBreeze]

Thanks, there are so many options it's hard to know what's for what. The repair manual says to use a "non-hardening sealant 3-Bond 1209 or equivalent", just on the 4 joints. Any of it will probably work though.

 

[mrbb]

the stuff I listed stays soft and is made for working on oil pans
I would use that if you don;t want to wait on the correct stuff
its about 7-8 bucks a a tube, and found in a TON of places