When splitting engine cases for access to gearbox if there is a gasket between the jointing surfaces or is it only a sealant that is used?

[Mike Rocket]

When splitting engine cases for access to gearbox can somebody tell me if there is a gasket between the jointing surfaces or is it only a sealant that is used?

Thanks.

 

[oteczdmitriy]

When splitting engine cases for access to gearbox can somebody tell me if there is a gasket between the jointing surfaces or is it only a sealant that is used? Thanks. Sorry i posted twice. I messed up the first post.

 

[Mike Rocket]

Thankyou. I suspected that was the case as i could not find a gasket on the website.

 

[mr hunt]

permatex works a treat

 

[Mike Rocket]

Thankyou

 

[mr hunt]

If you can't get it back together at least you will always have the trophy for longest thread title

 

[Joesmoe]

I much appreciate descriptive thread titles -- makes a BIG difference for the better when searching for something years later.

 

[Mike Rocket]

If you can't get it back together at least you will always have the trophy for longest thread title

Sorry, i don't know how that happened. A lack of concentration i suppose.

 

[Mike Rocket]

I much appreciate descriptive thread titles -- makes a BIG difference for the better when searching for something years later.

I must concentrate more. I have no idea why i posted it like that!

 

[Kevin frazier]

The stuff triumph used on my cases is tan and hard as a rock, anyone know what that stuff is?