Rear main seal advice

[TLIMITED]

What is the best way to seal the rear main cap to the block? Thanks

 

[bison]

I use ultra grey rtv

 

[BILL HAINES]

I use ultra grey rtv

YES, THEN ALWAYS HAVE A PAN UNDER THE CAR..SOONER OR LATER THAY WILL LEAK AGAIN..DON'T KNOW IF WE CAN STOP THE SMALL DRIP!!! BEST WISHES.

 

[TLIMITED]

I use ultra grey rtv

I have black,would the grey be better?Also do you use the rubber seals and the nail looking things?Thanks

 

[earlbrown]

Use 'The Right Stuff' on the side seals. When that stuff sets up it will not leak (as long as you degrease the main cap and block's sealing surface).

also, smear a 1 molecule thick line of sealant where the main cap meets the block. That will guard against oil wicking under the cap

 

[ek02]

Use 'The Right Stuff' on the side seals. When that stuff sets up it will not leak (as long as you degrease the main cap and block's sealing surface).

also, smear a 1 molecule thick line of sealant where the main cap meets the block. That will guard against oil wicking under the cap

Leave out the side seals and nails. Just shoot "The Right Stuff" in the grooves until it comes out between the cap and the block. Wipe off the excess, and it will seal perfectly. Also, make sure the raised lip of the seal is toward the front of the engine.

 

[YAKO]

I have seen the right stuff still wet at some places at the sides of the rear main 2 weeks later....

 

[ek02]

Maybe temperature has something to do with that. It's been 80-90 degrees when I've used it. It always dries overnight, at least outwardly.

 

[YAKO]

Makes lots of sense ,if i remember right temps could of been cold in the garage ,,,I KEEP putting up the temp and the wife keeps putting it down ,MY WIFE HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY MEAN TO MY BABY BUICK ,she tells my grand children thats it a S---BOX....how low can a woman go

 

[bison]

Fwiw temperature doesn't cure rtv. Moisture cures it. The higher water content of the air the faster it cures.

 

[bison]

Makes lots of sense ,if i remember right temps could of been cold in the garage ,,,I KEEP putting up the temp and the wife keeps putting it down ,MY WIFE HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY MEAN TO MY BABY BUICK ,she tells my grand children thats it a S---BOX....how low can a woman go

Get rid of your wife.

 

[YAKO]

BISON after 44 years of marrige and being a canuk these creatures keep you warm in our cold winters...what ever happend to your auto repair shop or should i mind my own busness.

 

[bison]

BISON after 44 years of marrige and being a canuk these creatures keep you warm in our cold winters...what ever happend to your auto repair shop or should i mind my own busness.

44 years. I'm 36. That's a long time. I never had an auto repair shop. I frequently do some side jobs at a couple different shops. I did a lot at ottos when he was in Milford.

 

[ek02]

98% humidity at 90 degrees in S Florida would probably help it cure. My wife of 42 years is happy I play with car engines now instead of motorcycle racing.

 

[YAKO]

Well EK02 I have been spending my winters in the fort lauderdale area for the last 9 years , I guess i am one of those lucky ones