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Loctite 518

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Just ordered a tube of Loctite 518 gasket maker. Has anyone used the product instead of a gasket?
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patreilly wrote:Just ordered a tube of Loctite 518 gasket maker. Has anyone used the product instead of a gasket?
I have used it in conjunction with a gasket when reusing the gasket. If both surfaces are clean and perfectly machined, it works well, as long as you don't need the added clearance of a gasket. Never hardens so it makes disassembly easier too


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David, Thanks. Forgot about the extra clearance a gasket gives.
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I also use it to hold gaskets in place during assembly. Like the copper gasket between the head and exhaust pipe, and reed valve cage gasket. It only takes a little because it's so thick


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