Volvo Gasket Maker - does tube have a seal?

ACk · Post by **ACk** » 12 May 2012, 20:10

K so i just received my order from FCP Groton on the Volvo gasket sealer, here is my question. Does the tube have a seal? is the contents half or full ? because for some reason this one i just received is half full of some Pink colored goo and didnt have a seal of any sort???? is this normal ? or did i received a used part? Thanks

Post by **jimmy57** » 12 May 2012, 22:38

Nope that is it. Has a cap and a tapered nipple.
You apply it with a mini paint roller to a thickness like a coat of paint. Apply to the top cover as the head has the dowels.
Excess applied can get into places where it cold cause harm, like cam bearings.
You will think it isn't enough. It is. Excess will be pushed out as a nice 1 mm line all around when you bolt it together.
That tube has enough to do 3 or 4 cylinder heads.
I have done 2 heads and an oil pan with the tube I have and it has at least enough for another head or oil pan.

That sealant is a cousin to super glue. It hardness when air is excluded and uses the copper in aluminum alloy as a catalyst. Both surfaces need to be oil free. A paper towel sprayed with brake cleaner spray used to wipe surfaces just before assembly is a good idea.
The excess that squeezes out will be liquid, that's normal.

ACk · Post by **ACk** » 14 May 2012, 00:20

Thank you very much!!! I thought i got ripped off with an empty tube.

Post by **cn90** » 11 Sep 2013, 14:56

I have a question for the gurus re timing, when you apply the liquid gasket, what is the optimal time between application and reassembly?
- Do you wait for the liquid gasket to set a bit?
- What is the best time frame, is it 5 minutes or so?