I WIN!!!!She runs like a champ!!

[Brian Moffet]

Hey, I could be wrong, I don't think I've ever heard anyone say it  ;)

[Rick G]

Any gasket material will work , I used 3 bond , same as Yamabond #4 or Honda bond #4  I think Toyota uses it too. It will seal and still flex a bit.

[funkamongus]

thanx! Used napa grey gasket material and red RTV,, weird,, they (rtv's) all say not recommended for exposure to gas. Even the red.. All I found in Tahoe was a crappy powered nozzle version... sucked,, 16 plus too... Dont buy it.

[Rick G]

I've said this until I'm blue in the face , RTV does not belong in contact with gas or oil!!!! It is great for reapplying Vision or Yamaha emblems tho.

[funkamongus]

so, yamabond? Ive done it this time, so, I fully expect to have to do it again!! What Ill need to do is go to a REAL town and look for the stuff I need for next time,, so, for in the future, yamabond is ok for gas contact?

[inanecathode]

I've said this until I'm blue in the face , RTV does not belong in contact with gas or oil!!!! It is great for reapplying Vision or Yamaha emblems tho.

This is ground breaking news for permatex/loctite, i think you should see if they'll hire you on as a consultant it'll be news to them grey/red rtv isnt oil or gas safe  :D :o

I think you're thinking of black rtv adhesive, its only good for emblems and weather stripping. Every other product permatex makes is safe with gas and oil (have to recheck on gas but they're all oil safe).

And rick, guess who makes yamabond, and what yamabond actually is? Thats right, permatex RTV repackaged for the manufacturer. Ford does the same thing, they call it motorcraft sealant something something, same with GM.

PS Something thats cool to know. RTV stands for Room Temperature Vulcanizing  ;D

[funkamongus]

It says on the bottle,, not recommended for use on head gasket or anything exposed to gas.. Im paraphrasing of course.. I used it, anyway! dont get me wrong!! I think its just "legal speak" for "use at your own risk" (e.g. we arent responsible for your dumb ass!!)........ I could use a job!! permatex??? anyone???   lol   Please???!?!?!?!?!

[inanecathode]

I wouldnt be worried about vapors, it's likely referring to submersion like filling holes in a gas tank, or carb bowl gaskets.

[Rick G]

Inane , your confused Yamabond , hondabond  and toyota.s bond , are made by three bond . and more resemble paint that RTV  . I have encountered RTV  that has been in contact with oil and gas , its slimey and snotty.
I was informed the meaning of RTV in 1971.  Its been around a while.