rider Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 I'm going to be removing my camshafts later this month and am unsure what is the best shaft seal sealant to use when they are refitted. Recommendations across forums range from Loctite 518 to standard silicone type. Anyone got anything to recommend that they have used with great success? Also, some say to pack the seals with grease to ensure the seal spring remains in place when fitting, others say don't use grease at all. Which should it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?49859-How-To-Valve-Stem-Seal-Replacement&p=597510&viewfull=1#post597510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 If you want to seal the cap to the head, and there are oil galleries formed by sandwiching the two together (as you might get on a VVTi), use an anaerobic like Loctite 518, to avoid blocking up the galleries when it cures. If you want to seal the corner joints between the cap, head and cam cover gasket, use a small amount of silicone RTV along the three-way joint. No need to bond the seal into its housing or pack the seal with grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Thanks for the comment, no sealant or grease on the seal it will be then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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