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"Party-vi" (party-vi) 05/22/2015 at 13:00 • Filed to: None

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If you can tell me how to successfully seal the inspection pan for a Spicer T18 transfer case. Mine seems hellbent on leaking for eternity.

For Sweden > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 13:04

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TheHondaBro > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 13:04

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The blood of those who disobey you.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 13:06

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Have it decked, get a good gasket and a cast cover for it.

Bandit > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 13:06

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Rtv.

Jedidiah > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 13:08

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Lightly put silicone on bottom of cork gasket, place gasket on case.

Bolt down pan lightly with NO silicon on the pan side of the gasket.

Let sit for a few hours so gasket can take shape.

Unbolt pan, apply silicon to pan side of gasket, rebolt pan.

Brag about how you can get cork gaskets to seal.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 13:17

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PL2000.

Party-vi > TheHondaBro 05/22/2015 at 13:19

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All of them are gone from the last purge though.

Party-vi > For Sweden 05/22/2015 at 13:20

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1) Is it oil resistant?

2) Where can I find this magical tube?

Party-vi > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 05/22/2015 at 13:22

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I should have clarified - it’s in the vehicle and there’s no way I’m dropping the t-case.

Party-vi > Bandit 05/22/2015 at 13:22

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RTV has thusfar sucked balls at sealing.

Party-vi > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 05/22/2015 at 13:22

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lol

TheHondaBro > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 13:22

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Then try the tears of orphans.

For Sweden > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 13:23

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1) Maybe? I dunno

2) The above seems to be UK only but there is also this: http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-82180…

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 13:23

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Party-vi > For Sweden 05/22/2015 at 13:24

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That might do the trick. I think I’ve been using grey this whole time. Also, copper gasket maker - bad idea?

For Sweden > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 13:28

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I cannot give an informed review of the copper gasket maker.

Party-vi > For Sweden 05/22/2015 at 13:33

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dammit.

Rainbow > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 13:33

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iNvDrZiM > For Sweden 05/22/2015 at 13:34

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But you can give an uninformed view... out with it!

Party-vi > Rainbow 05/22/2015 at 13:34

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Listen here you little shit.

Rainbow > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 13:35

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I mean, it won’t work for you here, but the non-washable version is really good for sealing tiny leaks in convertible tops. It’s basically liquid plastic.

crowmolly > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 13:52

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1.) This:

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Gasket-9613…

cut into a template. Use punches for the holes.

2.) Coat with this:

http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-80062…

before installation.

3.) Profit

Check the surfaces for trueness before doing this if you can. If the gap is big with a feeler gauge you may need Ultra Black RTV vs. high tack. If they aren’t bad, use high tack instead.

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 13:54

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FPIG?

Toyota guys swear by this stuff (I’d post a picture but I’m getting blocked by work filters).

http://www.yotatech.com/f120/once-all-…

RallyWrench > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 14:00

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Have you checked the cover with a straightedge or on a level table?

indiewannabe > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 14:02

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Look into Loctite 518 anarobic gasket maker. there are generic versions of this stuff too.

http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-37394-…

Racescort666 > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 14:03

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I’m glad you asked.

The surfaces must be very clean. I usually use MEK to clean gasket surfaces since it dissolves most gasket material, wear gloves.

Make sure the surfaces are super clean, you cannot have any oil on them or else you won’t get a good bond.

Apply your favorite gasket adhesive; use a lot of it, go all the way around each bolt hole, don’t worry too much about trying to keep it off the threads of the bolts but don’t go crazy and fill up a tapped hole with the stuff. I have a friend who likes to spread it around with his finger. Wear gloves. Note: do not use quick dry adhesives, most of them compromise performance for curing time.

Make sure that the gasket adhesive is continuous around the perimeter with no air bubbles.

Assemble parts finger tight, don’t torque them at this time but they should be fairly snug.

Wipe excess adhesive from the outside of the parts. If you don’t have at least some adhesive spilling out the sides, you didn’t use enough.

Let cure for an hour or 2. Long enough for the adhesive to start getting thick but not so long that it has cured. Most adhesives take about 24 hours to cure 1-2 should be long enough to where they start to develop a skin but aren’t cured all the way through. This should help to fill in the low spots a little better.

Torque parts as normal.

The real key to this is making sure the parts are clear of oil and using enough adhesive. Some people don’t like to make a mess but unfortunately that’s part of using adhesives, wear gloves and don’t worry about it.

ETA: if you screw any of it up, start over. Botching a liquid gasket without starting over is rolling the dice if you don’t want it to leak. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn’t.

doodon2whls > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 14:10

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There are really only two options, bud, and I swear by both of them. I have used Hondabond HT and Hylomar 5173/5174 products on motorcycle cases, truck diff covers, and other things that contain oil and like to leak. They leak no more.

Be sure to run the bead on the _inboard side_ of the bolt holes - LOL - and around them... That will ensure that the oil doesn’t sneak out there.

Hondabond HT is good to 600*F (315* C) find it at your local Honda Powersports dealer or online.

http://hylomar.com/hylomar-produc…

Good to 300* F (150* C)

Hylomar Blue is also good stuff and has a higher working temp 480* F (250 *C).

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 14:11

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We’ve had good luck with this at work. At least I’m pretty sure this is the stuff. I'm vacationing right now so I can't verify.

Party-vi > indiewannabe 05/22/2015 at 14:16

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I was looking at the Permatex anaerobic stuff as well. I’m thinking that’s going to be what I try next.

Party-vi > RallyWrench 05/22/2015 at 14:18

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I have a fancy-ass billet cover, so I didn’t think it was the issue.

Party-vi > Racescort666 05/22/2015 at 14:20

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10/10 would ask for advice again.

whoarder is tellurium > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 14:22

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RallyWrench > Party-vi 05/22/2015 at 14:36

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Ah, ok. Sometimes old steel covers need a bit of sympathetic straightening.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Party-vi 05/23/2015 at 07:02

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3bond.

Party-vi > whoarder is tellurium 05/23/2015 at 10:46

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you get out of here!

orange150 > Party-vi 05/27/2015 at 10:57

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Hey dude, tried to reply to an older post to not clog up the front page. I used to go by SoftRock ( http://softrock.kinja.com/ ), I haven’t posted in a few years and cannot remember my passwords or how to post to oppo. A quick google search said I need to have author status. You’re the only screen name I really remember from back then. Hoping I can get some help!

Party-vi > orange150 05/27/2015 at 11:30

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Aight. You’re in.