Zeubin Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Hello hello, I am about to replace a leaking frost plug that leaked coolant all through my clutch assembly as below: I am pretty keen for this to never EVER EVER happen again so would be keen on any advice regarding sealant or not sealant. Has anyone done a few of these with or without sealant? what was the result? Looking at other forums they use silicone but I thought i'd check out here just in case. Thanks for reading 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japawagons Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 They shouldn't need sealant if the are installed correctly and don't distort or bend. However in saying that I use a product from CRC called Aviation Gasket Sealant for all of my cooling system fittings. So that's what I would use. But I'm sure using Three Bond sealant would do the job very well also. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I used to coat the backs and sides with shellac sealent. but that is banned at my new work lol 3 bond seems pretty good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I use a light coat/bead of Loctite Master Gasket around the edge Like this http://www.loctite.com.au/3320_AUE_HTML.htm?nodeid=8802647638017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 What they have against shellac? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japawagons Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Aviation Gasket Sealant is like super flash shellac. Shellac is the business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I fitted brass plugs into my ford as they are under the sump flange 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 And recommend brass plugs as replacements 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japawagons Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Just keep your cooling system in good condition. Don't let the antifreeze go off or become too diluted. Material isn't such a big issue. Brass plugs are softer and easier to distort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Indian Head shellac is what I always use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Indian Head shellac is what I always use. This stuff smells like bee propolis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I used to coat the backs and sides with shellac sealent. but that is banned at my new work lol 3 bond seems pretty good WTF is shellac. Why is it banned. IM SO CONFUSED! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 WTF is shellac. Made from beetle excretions or something 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Ohh is that similar to the Blue shit they use for the headgaskets on Rolls royce's? hymler blue or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostchips Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 it's made from dissolved beetle shells in alcohol and it's pretty good as a gasket sealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shellac It's also used as a glaze on jelly beans and stuff. Hylomar Blue is polyester+urethane based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 There you go then , learnt something new today . thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeubin Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Awesome, thanks y'all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Oh nothing major against it. Its good stuff. Problem was there was a guy who used it on EVERYTHING before I worked there and became a right pain in the anus hole when re doing his fuck ups. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Oh i see, fair enough. i am persoanlly against using sealant unless you really have to . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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