Author Topic: silicone on gaskets (Read 5178 times)

patman13mia · « **on:** March 28, 2014, 01:40:16 AM »

gona be putting my bottom end back together tomorrow. just wondering what you guys are using on the gaskets when installing?? some kind of silicone compound or maybe a sealant?? id like to know soon that way i can buy this stuff in the am.. i have the day off and its gona be quad filled!!! yippie!!

GO OVRIT · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2014, 06:08:02 AM »

If everything's clean and flat, you don't need anything but a clean dry gasket.

F-Red · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2014, 06:40:00 AM »

I always feel a little more confident, using a small thin consistent bead, of silicone adhesive with the gasket. Necessary? Maybe not. Piece of mind? Definitely! :peaceful:

JoePA · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2014, 07:24:23 AM »

I use 1211 on all my gaskets.

supernutt · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2014, 07:28:02 AM »

Quote from: JoePA;30116

I use 1211 on all my gaskets.

Same here!

rablack21 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2014, 08:24:30 AM »

^^^ Agreed. I use 1211 as well under the label of Hondabond 4.

Tbone07 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2014, 09:34:29 AM »

I use Permatex RTV silicone on all gasket surfaces. After my last motor leaked oil all over the place from the clutch cover with a brand new gasket I got paranoid.

rsss396 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2014, 09:51:42 AM »

I like 1211 also but have used other silicone style sealers, but I put very little on, in fact you really cant tell I have any on the gasket except for the fact that the gasket is shiney.
I apply it using my finger and thumb and just work it in by rubbing it on between my fingers.

For the base gasket I use Loctite 518 gasket maker which is anaerobic sealer, meaning it does not dry unless in the absense of air so the un dryed sealer that pushes into the crankcase area will wash away as the motor runs and the out side can be wiped clean

patman13mia · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2014, 09:55:07 AM »

Great tips guys.. I'll try some 1211. I'm guessing I have to buy this at an motorcycle shop or would autozone or napa carry it?

rablack21 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2014, 10:04:13 AM »

Quote from: patman13mia;30127

Great tips guys.. I'll try some 1211. I'm guessing I have to buy this at an motorcycle shop or would autozone or napa carry it?

Alot of places don't carry Threebond 1211 locally, but most shops usually carry it branded as "hondabond 4" or yamabond. It is the same thing and is made by Threebond, just relabeled.

JoePA · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2014, 10:25:42 AM »

How about on the headgasket?

rablack21 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2014, 10:30:17 AM »

I don't put it on the head gasket, for oring type or original multi-stack metal gasket. Not sure how others do it.

JoePA · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2014, 10:33:54 AM »

I used 1211 once. it didn't hurt anything but can't say if it would keep a cool head from leaking either.

patman13mia · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2014, 10:50:32 AM »

I used hondabond before when I was running the thin cr head gasket.. Sealed up real nice.

C-Leigh Racing · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2014, 06:01:00 PM »

Three things a 2 stroke owner should have in their tool box.
#1 a pressure tester
#2 a tube of Three Bond 1104 sealant
#3 a tube of Three Bond 1211 sealant
Like stated, that piece on mind is worth a whole lot.
You can find the Three Bond on E bay or google for the closest place to you. Auto parts, most dont have a clue what it is.
Neil