Subject	shellac will still allow the plugs to be removed in the
Posted by	aliaZ on December 13, 2013 at 11:12 AM
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In Reply To	Does that make a permanent bond? or would the plug be posted by ZXRider on December 13, 2013 at 11:02 AM
Message	future. I usually use shellac or a thin film of permatex gasket sealant #2. I've seen silicone plugging the coolant holes in the head gasket before on engine disassembly, and also in banjo fittings on turbo center sections. I use the bare minimum to avoid this problem
Follow Ups	Sigh...... - Tech@EPR 00:05:00 12/13/13 What the hell is in that pickup? Looks like solder slag! Lol (n/m) - ZinnZ32 01:12:20 12/13/13 What's wrong with the freeze plugs? - ZXRider 01:33:51 12/13/13 Re: What's wrong with the freeze plugs? - Tech@EPR 01:48:27 12/13/13 nice brass PEX fitting there. (n/m) - arrowenterprises 05:53:09 12/13/13 I don't see how the RTV could end up in there - ZXRider 11:00:45 12/13/13 Re: I don't see how the RTV could end up in there - Tech@EPR 21:38:25 12/13/13 Don't get offended. No need to get snappy - ZXRider 22:01:42 12/13/13 Re: Don't get offended. No need to get snappy - Tech@EPR 22:10:03 12/13/13 Re: Re: Don't get offended. No need to get snappy - Tech@EPR 22:23:34 12/13/13 Holy crap that's nuts. Way too much. I see what you - ZXRider 23:45:29 12/13/13 well its the difference between an experienced DIY'er and - LJZTT 23:51:39 12/13/13 Tomei intake = exposed main bolt = potential for oil leak - LitlElvis 10:21:18 12/14/13 Re: Tomei intake = exposed main bolt = potential for oil leak - Tech@EPR 11:40:42 12/14/13 Typically you just use shellac (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 02:24:46 12/13/13 Does that make a permanent bond? or would the plug be - ZXRider 11:02:34 12/13/13 shellac will still allow the plugs to be removed in the - aliaZ 11:12:01 12/13/13 Ya I don't like using silicone either - ZXRider 11:25:10 12/13/13 As an FYI, this is what we use at the shop for freeze plugs - dogpile 09:12:26 12/14/13 Agreed. This is what I used when I rebuilt my motor. - Mike TDK (NoVA) 15:19:26 12/14/13 wow...very creative. (n/m) - ILoveBoost 07:20:13 12/13/13 I'm surprised that small coolant hose didnt split from being - LJZTT 07:36:07 12/13/13 My reaction after looking at this thread - RobZ32 10:18:25 12/13/13 It's not uncommon, unfortunately - ThisIsSparTTa 10:22:19 12/13/13 Well, did it leak? (n/m) - zellamay 11:40:45 12/13/13 this is why I don't trust anybody to work on my car - moxie (SF) 12:10:55 12/13/13 Amen! (n/m) - Piranha 13:10:46 12/13/13 Re: Sigh...... - Rasta420 17:52:30 12/13/13 Re: Sigh...... - MaxxAction 20:22:17 12/13/13 Mhmmmmm - wild_maxx 07:34:47 12/14/13 More silicone is always better. (n/m) - Milo (Nismo Fiesta) 11:46:05 12/14/13 for breasts. (n/m) - slayer fan 13:31:20 12/14/13
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