Permatex Anaerobic sealant

Geevs · Post by **Geevs** » 04 Sep 2016, 12:29

HI, I'm planning to use this on my cam cover. What is the preferred method for applying - use a small foam roller or just squeeze out a bead line from the tube?

Is there any curing time?

Would appreciate any tips from those who have used this. Thanks!

beigg · Post by **beigg** » 04 Sep 2016, 16:22

I foam rolled on the volvo branded goop. Did entertain using an off-brand, but time=money and I needed the turbo fridge on duty with little to no downtime.

101 · Post by **101** » 04 Sep 2016, 17:08

The foam roller method gives you nice even coverage on the sealing surface. I wouldn't try this job any other way. Make sure you cover every little portion of the sealing surface.

There's no curing time with an anaerobic sealant ... it stays wet until the surfaces are joined together and it drys in the absence of air.

I used the Elring brand sealant from RM European and a small foam roller from Michael's craft store with excellent results. I suspect the Permatex brand sealant will be fine as well.

Post by **rspi** » 04 Sep 2016, 20:06

Rubber roller and Permatex every time.

Covert · Post by **Covert** » 04 Sep 2016, 23:06

Dont put loads on though , you really dont need much at all as there are tiny oil ways in the cam cover that you really dont want to block up.

Post by **erikv11** » 05 Sep 2016, 08:29

Yes - applying a bead would be a getting it all wrong. Many people overdo it with the roller too: you just want a very thin layer, for example enough to make it light pink when you are using the Volvo brand (I don't know what color the Permatex is).

Nicely done:

vs. too much:

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 05 Sep 2016, 09:01

I used the Permatex too...it is pink like the pictures when applied correctly with a foam roller.

Covert · Post by **Covert** » 05 Sep 2016, 09:32

As above a very light layer , its got 40 bolts holding the thing down so its not going to move much !

Post by **alschnertz** » 05 Sep 2016, 09:56

I squeezed out a bead (no roller) and have not found any ill effects. I did not GLOP it on and used a very small diameter bead.

It's been over a year and all seems well.
I used the Permatex Anerobic.

Geevs · Post by **Geevs** » 05 Sep 2016, 10:21

Many thanks to everyone for their feedback - much appreciated!