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paulhide
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 Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:50 am Post subject: Carburettor sealant. |
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Just a quick simple question. Which is the best sealant to use on the carburettor base gaskets. Anyone? 
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stedee
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| Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:11 am Post subject: |
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guess what?
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stedee
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ive bought a p4, a k reg with 36000 miles on the clock
timing belt slipped though so it will need mending but i only paid 200 quid
i collect it saturday its meant to be mint - hope so
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paulhide
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| Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 8:39 am Post subject: |
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Yes I saw you had. Six bids and the winner was Stedee. Well done. If it had stayed at 100 quid I was going to consider it as it's only 25 min away from here, but I just picked one up from Portsmouth with an electrical fault for 100 - the car runs for three minutes then fries its ECU - does have 4 spanking brand new pirelli 6000s on good condition alloys if all else fails. Good luck with yours.
Anyways Stedee.... can anyone tell me what sealant I should use at the base of carburettors 
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stedee
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when i have took some carbs apart b4 the sealant was black and rubbery thats all i can tell you and put plenty on.
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paulhide
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Right, that sounds good, I've got some of that. Can anybody corroborate this - black rubbery stuff.
(Good luck with the P4 Stedee - wonder how many are left in the country?)
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lee16v
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| Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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Paul,
I can only recommend Hermetite Instant Gasket from my experience.
It's fuel, oil and water resistant and does the job...... only thing is it's bright orange!!!  |
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RBL
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| Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 7:45 am Post subject: |
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Do you mean on the gaskets either side of the plastic base plate under the carbs? Is it really needed? I don't think I used any!
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Vecchio Alfisti
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| Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:21 am Post subject: Gasket Seal |
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I use Hylomar which used to be specified by Rolls Royce as a non setting jointing compound. It is not cheap but is really fuel resistant as a joint I took apart today proved when it looked as good as new, was still sticky and came apart easily. To make things colourful it is Blue.
John
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Spyderman
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| Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 6:41 pm Post subject: Re: Gasket Seal |
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I use Hylomar which used to be specified by Rolls Royce as a non setting jointing compound. It is not cheap but is really fuel resistant as a joint I took apart today proved when it looked as good as new, was still sticky and came apart easily. To make things colourful it is Blue.
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markgp4
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| Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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yes red for the ones you dont want to take apart and blue for the rest...
ps Paul i have 2 P4`s in this country  (but 1 needs a bit of work... ok a LOT  )
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paulhide
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Hi mark, I've actually got 3 P4s. My red everyday driver that has a rear wheel bearing going and I think I'm going to change the whole axle , a grey P4 which I've just put the engine back in, but not the ancilleries yet and another red P4 which I bought for 100 quid because the owner thought it was blowing ECUs when it would seem that it is actually just a failed relay (better let him know), however I've just found that the clutch is knackered and it needs some welding underneath, so is it worth it (78,000 miles, new tires and alloys, new brake pipes and handbrake cables, new exhaust middle section and new battery and good condition up top)  No money at the mo' so it will have to wait a bit.
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markgp4
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LOL i know exactly what you mean
too many cars not enough money!
still what else would you rather do....
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