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Title: What type of gasket materal should I use between the case halves?
Post by: cosmiccharlie on May 16, 2007, 02:21:20 PM
What type of gasket materal should I use between the case halves?

Thanks!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What type of gasket materal should I use between the case halves?
Post by: coll0412 on May 16, 2007, 04:01:39 PM
What over comes when you order the gasket? :dunno_white: :laugh:
Title: Re: What type of gasket materal should I use between the case halves?
Post by: cosmiccharlie on May 16, 2007, 05:20:58 PM
I thought the case halves didn't have a gasket.  Thought it was rtv or some type of silicone gasket material.
Title: Re: What type of gasket materal should I use between the case halves?
Post by: manofthefield on May 16, 2007, 05:23:45 PM
Yeah, I think you're looking to use Yamabond or similar in there
Title: Re: What type of gasket materal should I use between the case halves?
Post by: cosmiccharlie on May 16, 2007, 05:25:07 PM
Yup no "gasket" listed.  So back to my original question.  What type of gasket material should I use between the case halves.  Will copper RTV work?  I used copper RTV on my 72 VW case and it worked very well.
Title: Re: What type of gasket materal should I use between the case halves?
Post by: manofthefield on May 16, 2007, 05:37:11 PM
Not sure about copper rtv...

I think my previous statement stands but here's more official info:

Quote from: Clymer manualApply a light coat of nonhardening liquid gasket sealer, such as Suzuki Bond No. 1207B, ThreeBond No. TB1207D, or equivalent...
Title: Re: What type of gasket materal should I use between the case halves?
Post by: cosmiccharlie on May 16, 2007, 05:48:18 PM
I saw that in my manual also.  Just wondering if something readily avaliable at an auto parts store would work.  I assume I could get suzuki bond at a dealer, eh?  Never heard of three bond. 
Title: Re: What type of gasket materal should I use between the case halves?
Post by: manofthefield on May 16, 2007, 05:54:22 PM
I would think any store with a wide variety of gasket goops would have something that would fit the bill.  I don't have enough experience to recommend any one in particular, just the time to keep responding here :laugh: 

Yeah, I would think the Suzuki dealer should have the stuff.  I'd bet it's rebadged ThreeBond gasket maker, judging by the part #

My only real advice is don't apply too much, I found some of that crap in my oil and a bunch of it in the oil strainer restricting oil flow... but my engine's never been apart to my knowledge
Title: Re: What type of gasket materal should I use between the case halves?
Post by: smoker on May 16, 2007, 11:08:49 PM
I think it's 'Permatex' that makes most of the gasket selants I've seen at the car stores.  Used it a few time (different types), but seems to be readily available and carried in a lot of stores.  My baby leaks all over everything I drive over :icon_rolleyes: need to seal her up soon too... Lemme know how it all turns out, what you decided to use, etc...

Title: Re: What type of gasket materal should I use between the case halves?
Post by: dgyver on May 17, 2007, 05:03:01 AM
Use a non-hardening gasket sealant. I have used some by Permatex with perfect results. Available at most any auto parts store.