Copper Grease And Gasket Question

[M_R_205 5 1 Cars]

a realy daft question but am i ok to use copper grease on the engine mount bolts and manifold studs etc, just incase it goes hard or somthing daft happens when it gets hot :S (like i said a daft question)

 

and seccondly in the engine/head gasket kit i didnt get a gasket for the thermostat housing (1.9 16v ally) does anyone have one or know where i can get one

 

 

cheers

Edited March 2, 2007 by M_R_205

[frodo_monkey 0]

I used copper grease there too, so I'd be interested to know! I got my thermostat housing gasket from Pug - they come in a pack of two for about a fiver - I have a spare one but it is for a 1.6. You're welcome to have it but I've no idea if they're the same shape or not (I presume not...)

 

Frodo

[inferno 1]

dont use copper grease on manifold studs! it reacts and welds them together:O ally to steel that is...

Edited March 2, 2007 by inferno

[M_R_205 5 1 Cars]

dont use copper grease on manifold studs! it reacts and welds them together:O ally to steel that is...

 

ahh so i take it it will be the same for the big m10 / m12s that hold the engine mounts to the engine then and the rear stabalizing mount,

 

anyone know an alternative anti sieze lubes i could use??

[Anthony 1,003]

and seccondly in the engine/head gasket kit i didnt get a gasket for the thermostat housing (1.9 16v ally) does anyone have one or know where i can get one

RTV is your friend

[M_R_205 5 1 Cars]

RTV is your friend

 

feeling like a fool, what is RTV? im guessing its a sealent?

Edited March 2, 2007 by M_R_205

[sorr 0]

feeling like a fool, what is RTV? im guessing its a sealent?

 

 

Sure is, you will get it at any motor factors, including Halfords.

[frodo_monkey 0]

RTV = room temperature vulcanizing... Good stuff, but stinks to high heaven